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About Gomel
Gomel is the second largest city and industrial center of Belarus. The city has prominent facilities, in particularly in the food industry, production of agricultural equipment, and the chemical industry. The city is an attractive destination for students thanks to its prestigious universities and other educational institutions. Gomel, which has a population of 520 thousand, was one of the cities that was affected the most by the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. Gomel is located to the East of Minsk and to the West of Bryansk. The Sozh River flows through the city and is a great place for a scenic tour. Gomel experiences a continental climate, with hot summers, July being the hottest month, and cold winters. Although there aren’t any major entertainment venues in the city, there are numerous bars and pubs.
When exploring Gomel start with the Gomel Palace, also known as the Rumyantsev-Paskevich Residence and continue with the Peter and Paul Cathedral, and the Museum of Military Glory. Gomel has an airport that has been used since 1968, providing service between Russian and Belarusian cities. It is also an important railway junction on the Kiev-Minsk line. Buses and trams are used for transportation within the city. There are many sports centers, theaters, orchestras, and art galleries in the city.
Transportation to Gomel City Center from Airport
Gomel Airport is only 10 kilometres away to the city centre and the flights here are generally carried out at regional-scale. This airport is not quite advanced in terms of opportunities offered to the passengers. It provides only basic services such as waiting lounge and ATMs. When you need to get to the city centre from Gomel Airport, you can choose either minibus or taxi. Also, do not forget that you can also have an option of rental car to arrive the city centre, if you have made a reservation at a local rent-a-car firm in advance. Gomel is generally preferred for short trips for the weekend, and it takes around 15 to 20 minutes to get to the city centre from Gomel Airport.
Shuttles
Passengers landing at Gomel Airport can get on the shuttles that could take them to the city center right after they exit the terminal building. The shuttles of Gomel Airport is both practical and budget-friendly for the visitors of Gomel. However, when you prefer using these shuttles, you do not get the chance to get off wherever you want in the city centre. First, you should get off at the stop in city centre and then proceed further by choosing other options such as bus or taxi to reach your destination.
Taxi
It is rather difficult to find a taxi at Gomel Airport at the hours during which there are no frequent flights. Yet, if there is no taxi in front of the terminal building of the airport, you can ask for one at the information desk. Before you get on the taxi, you can ask the driver how much it will cost more or less to get to your destination and accordingly, prefer a different option other than taxi to arrive your destination from Gomel Airport. In general, the prices of taxi and other means of transportation are not so high in the country. However, it would be better if you can call the taxi to check for the price first when you are still at the airport.
Renting A Car
Gomel does not have as many options as big cities as regards renting a car. Therefore, if you intend to rent a car when you land at Gomel Airport, you should not forget that you can look for a rental car in a different region. If you need to have your car brought from a different place close to Gomel, please keep in mind that you might need to pay an extra fee in addition to the daily rental fee to the rent-a-car company.
Last Updated: 03 Oct 2017Frequently Asked Questions
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