Arrival by plane
The airport of Irkutsk is connected by direct flights with Moscow. This is the fastest way to reach Irkutsk from Western Europe. The duration of the trip is about 5-6 hours. There are several direct international flights connecting Irkutsk with cities of China, South Korea and Mongolia. The airport is located within the boundary of the city.
Arrival by train
Irkutsk is located on the Trans-Siberian Railway and connected with all main cities of Russia. The trip from Moscow takes about 3-4 days. The timetable and tickets is on web-site of the Russian Railways.