Ukhta: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Ukhta is a city of 102,187 people in Russia (Komi), 99 m (325 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Ukhta Airport (UCT), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre. It has 1 railway station on record, including Uhta.
Key facts
Daylight in Ukhta runs from about 4 h 35 min a day in late December to 20 h 54 min in late June (computed for 63.57° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Ukhta is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ukhta Airport (UCT), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,691 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Flights to Ukhta: every airport, routes and times
By rail: stations on record include Uhta. Trains to Ukhta
Buses to Ukhta · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Syktyvkar, 258 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
Twin towns and sister cities: Naryan-Mar.
Common questions
Which airport serves Ukhta?
Ukhta Airport (UCT), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre.
How big is Ukhta?
About 102,187 people live in Ukhta, across 320 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).
What time zone is Ukhta in?
Europe/Moscow, currently UTC+3.
What currency is used in Ukhta?
The Ruble (RUB). Traffic drives on the right.
Which cities are near Ukhta?
Syktyvkar (258 km).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.