Formerly known as Stalingrad or Tsaritsyn, Volgograd is an industrial town situated on the west bank of the Volga River in the administrative center of Volgograd Oblast, Russia. It is one of the largest cities in Russia known to serve as a fortress safeguarding the trade route along the Volga River. Most visited in Volgograd are the historical monuments dedicated to those who gave their lives during World War II. The city became famous for its heroic confrontation in the Battle of Stalingrad during World War II. Volgograd boasts a huge statue of Mother Russia standing on the hill of Mamayev Kurgan. The Pantheon in Volgograd has 7,200 names inscribed of lives that perished during the war. The center of the city is home to the Fallen Heroes' Square where the Eternal Flame honors those who gave their lives for Volgograd. Visit the Volgograd state panoramic museum, Pavlov's House, and the new experimental theater.

The low-cost airliner flying to Volgograd is Aeroflot. Domestic flights to Volgograd are through Aeroflot-Nord, Aeroperlas, Donavia, Kogalymavia, Rossiya, S7 Airlines, and Volga-Aviaexpress. International airliners flying to Volgograd are Transaero Airlines, Air Moldova, Lufthansa, Armavia, KLM, British Airways, Scandinavian Airlines, and UTair. If you are looking for cheap flights, you should check different carriers for deals and discounts. Another way to save is by booking your flight and lodging together in a package deal.

Airports Serving Volgograd, Russia

The International Airport of Volgograd (VOG) is located about 14.5 km northwest of Volgograd. During daytime, buses, and taxi services are available to get to the city. At night, only taxi services are available.