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Kyzyl, Russia

Kyzyl is the capital and most populous city of the Republic of Tuva within the Russian Federation.

Type City

Why go

  • Capital of the Tuva Republic, Russia.
  • Served by Kyzyl Airport (KYZ).

History

Kyzyl is the capital and most populous city of the Republic of Tuva within the Russian Federation. Kyzyl's population is approximately 120,067 (2021 census);

Airports

Kyzyl Airport (KYZ) 0.5 km to the centre
Kyzyl, TY, RU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Isles of Scilly Skybus) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Irkutsk (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Isles of Scilly Skybus Isles of Scilly Skybus (AN4) · 1 route: Irkutsk

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Kyzyl, Russia
Kyzyl, Russia
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kyzyl Airport (KYZ). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KYZ has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Irkutsk).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kyzyl, Russia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.