Getting There & Getting About

International Airports

• Minsk: 43 km from the city.
• Full list of airports in Belarus with associated airport codes >

Internal Transport

Belarus has 5,488 km of rail track in use, with regular services from Minsk to all major towns.

Most roads are hard-surfaced, with A-class highways generally being in good condition. B-class roads are often less so, and may be impassable for periods in winter. Lighting is often poor in rural areas, and drivers should take care to keep an eye out for pony and traps on the road. Speed limits are 62 mph (100 kph) on motorways, 55 mph (90 kph) outside built up areas and 37 mph (60 kph) in built up areas. However, anyone who has held a driving licence for less than two years must not exceed 43 mph (70 kph).

Public transport in Minsk is efficient and cheap, and runs from about 5.30 am to 1 am. There is an underground system with two lines that cover the centre of the city, which is in the process of being expanded further. Taxis are also available.