Solovky

Overview

Solovki Airport is the small air gateway to the Solovetsky Islands in northern Russia, serving visitors bound for one of the White Sea’s most distinctive island destinations. Listed under the IATA code CSH, it plays a practical role in connecting the archipelago with the mainland, especially for travelers looking to reduce long overland and sea journeys. Because this is a small airport rather than a large hub, facilities and services are typically more limited, so it is best approached as a straightforward arrival point rather than a place to spend much time before or after a flight.

Key facts

• Airport name: Solovki Airport
• IATA code: CSH
• Serves: Solovetsky Islands, Russia
• Elevation: 60 ft (18 m)
• Runway: 10/28, 4920 ft, concrete, lighted
• Time zone: Europe/Moscow

What travelers should know

For most visitors, the most useful thing to understand is the airport’s scale: operations are generally simpler and quieter than at major regional airports, which can make arrival easy but also means fewer on-site conveniences and less flexibility if schedules change. The lighted concrete runway, designated 10/28, is 4920 feet long, giving the airport the basic infrastructure needed for regular service to the islands. Since the airport operates on Europe/Moscow time, travelers should double-check their booking times against local time, particularly if they are connecting from other parts of Russia or planning onward boat, hotel, or monastery-area transport after landing.