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Mineralnye Vody Airport to Kislovodsk, Pyatigorsk, Dombay and Elbrus
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Mineralnye Vody Airport is the main gateway to the North Caucasus. The spa towns are 20–65 km away; the ski resorts of Dombay, Elbrus and Arkhyz are 3–4 hours away on mountain roads.
Mineralnye Vody Airport → Kislovodsk 59 km 1 h 5 min by car 1,900 ₽ per car See vehicles and book →Distances (approximate)
- Pyatigorsk — about 25 km, 30–40 min.
- Kislovodsk — about 60 km, about 1 hour.
- Elbrus area (Terskol, Cheget) — about 180 km, about 3 hours.
- Dombay and Arkhyz — about 200 km, 3.5–4 hours.
Mountain roads in winter
Drivers who go to Dombay and Elbrus know the road and use winter tyres. In heavy snow or avalanche risk the road can be closed for a while — then we move the pick-up and let you know in advance. Keep your passport at hand: there can be document checks on the way to Elbrus.