Minsk
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| City Code | MSQ |
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| Flight Time | 9~14 hours |
The flight time to Minsk is approximately 9~14 hours. Find out more about the history, economy, climate and transportation options before you visit Minsk.
Minsk
Minsk is the capital city of Belarus and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Minsk is located in the centre of Belarus. Over two million people call Minsk their home. Minsk is a growing, clean and lively city. Minsk was destroyed during Second World War and consequently rebuilt. Minsk is full of imposing Soviet architecture. Minsk's Opera and Ballet Theatre puts on impressive performances. In recent years many fashionable cafes and shush bars sprung up in central Minsk. Outside of Minsk National Airport there's a display of USSR-era planes.
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Voice of Travelers to Minsk
Gaini from Kazakhstan
Hi there, I'm Gaini from Astana. My mum and dad bought me tickets to fly to Minsk as a graduation present. They paid for the tickets and I got to chose a destination. I chose Minsk because I learnt a lot about it during my studies and I heard its a fun city. The city's spectacular sights impressed me. I persuaded my friend to also buy a ticket and fly to Minsk with me. She agreed, bought a ticket and we travelled to Minsk together. Our tickets were with Belavia. The plane was clean and the staff kind and helpful. We had an excellent time in Minsk. We bought tickets for the Museum of the Great Patriotic War, Stalin Line Museum and the National History Museum. In the evenings we went out dancing to Minsk's clubs. The tickets were a wonderful gift and I'm really grateful to my parents.
Hans from Germany
My name is Hans and I'm from Frankfurt. I just returned from a business trip in Minsk. I have to say Minsk impressed me. Minsk was completely different than anticipated. It is modern and very clean. My assistant booked my ticket to Minsk with Lufthansa. I like having a ticket with Lufthansa because I think the service is great. Boarding always takes place in a very efficient manner. My luggage is never lost or damaged and delays are very rare. The in-flight magazine is interesting. The staff are very professional. Lufthansa tickets mean high quality. I would highly recommend buying Lufthansa tickets. I would also recommend buying a flight ticket to Minsk as it's a city quite different to those in Western Europe.
Minsk Travel FAQs
Q. I bought my air ticket and will be flying to Minsk in few months time. Do I need to get a visa before flying?
Getting an air ticket is a good option to enter Minsk, as visa on arrival is only available if flying into Minsk. Visa on arrival is not available to all nationalities, so check with a Belarusian Embassy to find out if your nationality is eligible when you buy your ticket. From January 2017 it is possible to enter Minsk visa-free for 5 days, if you fly into Minsk and if you are a citizen of a European Union state, Brazil, the USA, Japan, Korea and few more countries.
Q. Is English widely spoken in Minsk?
English is not widely spoken in Minsk. Most people speak Belorussian or Russian and it is advisable to learn some phrases in Russian before you buy your ticket to Minsk.
Q. Is there a special reason to purchase an air ticket to Minsk now?
Yes, from June 2017 to June 2018 Minsk is celebrating it's 950th anniversary. There will be many special events organised to celebrate. If you decided to get a ticket to visit Minsk during this period, you will be able to go on horse-drawn trams, visit a open-air photography exhibition or attend a historic re-enactment festival.