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The country's main international airport is located at a distance of 42 km from the city. Reaching the city centre is possible via public transport - buses 300Э and 173Э and shuttles 400-ТК and 1430-ТК all circulate between the city center and the airport. Tickets may be purchased at vending machines and/or from the …

As of 2017, visa-free entry via the Minsk National Airport has been introduced for citizens of multiple world countries. The visa-free period has recently been extended from 5 days to 30; if your stay will last longer than 5 working days, you will also need to register with local authorities and pay a small …

Belarus' continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters, makes late spring through early fall the best times to visit the country weather-wise. The months of June, July and August are normally very warm but not uncomfortably so, and these also see the Belarusian capital come alive with outdoor events and festivals, residents pouring …

You can get around Minsk by using the bus, tram, or the metro. All three are cheap and reliable. The two-line metro is an interesting way of getting around as each station's decor is dedicated to a specific theme (the October Square station commemorates the 1917 revolution, for example). Public transport operates from about 05.30 …

Yellow cabs are the state run taxis that are best used. Prices depend on distance. Taxis can be hired at short numbers 152, 135, 157 and 107 (upper-range). …

Pharmacies in Minsk are marked by a green cross and there are many of them in the city. Some addresses include: Kirava 3, Minsk (24/7) +375 17 328 47 05 Karla Marksa 20, Minsk (24/7) +375 17 220 28 …

There are multiple post offices all across Minsk. Post boxes are blue in color. Central Post Office Praspiekt Niezaliežnasci 10, Minsk +375 17 200 04 06 Mon-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun …

Country code: +375 Area code: …

220V AC, 50Hz Standard European two-pin plugs …