Large airport · Kazan, Russia
Kazan International Airport
With 5.4 million passengers in 2025 it is the busiest airport in Tatarstan and Volga Federal District, as well as one of the busiest airports in Russia and the Post-Soviet States. Its IATA code is KZN. Its ICAO code is UWKD. It has 1 runway, longest 12,303 ft (CON). Elevation 411 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Kazan, Russia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | KZN |
| ICAO code | UWKD |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 12,303 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 411 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 55.6062° N, 49.2787° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Kazan International Airport is known for
With 5.4 million passengers in 2025 it is the busiest airport in Tatarstan and Volga Federal District, as well as one of the busiest airports in Russia and the Post-Soviet States.
History
In 2019 Airport was renamed to commemorate a Volga Tatar poet, critic, publisher, and towering figure of Tatar literature Ğabdulla Tuqay.
Official website: http://www.kazan.aero/en/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
How to get there
thumb Kazan International Airport is connected to the city center (Kazan-Passazhirskaya railway station) by a 26-kilometer (16 mi) radial railway line. Operated by the suburban passenger company "Sodruzhestvo", the commuter train service also serves southern suburban residential areas and features a fare comparable to municipal public transport. The line was originally opened on May 22, 2013, as a non-stop Aeroexpress shuttle service built for the 2013 Summer Universiade. On the opening day of the Universiade, Russian President Vladimir Putin used the Aeroexpress service from the airport to the city, praising its speed and comfort. Initially, the line utilized Siemens Desiro ("Lastochka") trains. However, due to low passenger numbers, high maintenance costs (roughly 40% more expensive than standard suburban trains), and the resulting unprofitability of the premium-fare service (costing 2
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Kazan International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Kazan Kremlin · Russia · 14.9 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Kazan International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Mariy Chodra National Park · Russia · 51.6 miles away
- Chavash Varmane Bor National Park · Russia · 103.3 miles away
- Tübän Kama National Park · Russia · 119.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kazan International Airport?
With 5.4 million passengers in 2025 it is the busiest airport in Tatarstan and Volga Federal District, as well as one of the busiest airports in Russia and the Post-Soviet States.
What is the airport code for Kazan International Airport?
Kazan International Airport — its IATA code is KZN and its ICAO code is UWKD.
Where is Kazan International Airport located?
Kazan International Airport serves Kazan, Russia. Its coordinates are 55.6062° N, 49.2787° E.
How do I get to Kazan International Airport?
thumb Kazan International Airport is connected to the city center (Kazan-Passazhirskaya railway station) by a 26-kilometer (16 mi) radial railway line. Operated by the suburban passenger company "Sodruzhestvo", the commuter train service also serves southern suburban residential areas and features a fare comparable to municipal public transport.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#26404
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazan_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.