Major city · Russia
SurgutСургут
Surgut is a 1–2 day stop for oil-industry history and Siberian winter: see the art museum and Old Surgut, then move on.
Surgut, the unofficial oil capital of Russia, is the largest city in Khantia-Mansia with about 396,000 people. It sits on the Ob River in western Siberia, 250 km east of Khanty-Mansiysk. The city has a growing population and a seven-month winter. Most visitors come for business; sightseeing takes one full day.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- RUB
- Best months
- June–August (mild, 17–20°C (63–68°F))June–August (mild, 63–68°F (17–20°C))
- avoid November–March (below −20°C (−4°F), short daylight)avoid November–March (below −4°F (−20°C), short daylight)
- Airport
- SGC
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Reach this subregion only from the EU side — Romania for …Check your own government travel advice for Russia before…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Eastern Europe ↗Reach this subregion only from the EU side — Romania for Moldova — through crossings run by recognised authorities; no route through Ukraine, Belarus or Russia is planned here.
- Eastern Europe ↗Re-read your government's advice for Moldova (it covers Transnistria) in the week you travel; the situation next door changes fast.
- Eastern Europe ↗Carry euros in cash for Transnistria and village Moldova; cards stop working at the Dniester.
- Russia ↗Check your own government travel advice for Russia before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Russia ↗Direct flights from much of Europe and North America are suspended; no independent tourist route is documented here.
- Russia ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Russia before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Surgut102 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Surgut, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign-issued cards, ATMs and most transfers do not work: see Insurance & payments above.Russia-wide
- SafetySurgut is generally safe, but the extreme cold is the main risk.
- Emergency numbers102 police · 101 fire and ambulance · 112 Unified emergency (Russia) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSGC Surgut International Airport (Domestic flights from Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk and other cities…
- Getting aroundBuses and marshrutkas cover the city.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)₽150–300
- Sit-down mealLunch (set menu)₽400–700
- BeerBeer (bar / shop)₽200–400₽70–120
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi₽300–500
- Metro or bus rideBus ride₽30–50
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry₽100–300
- Budget bedHostel bed (e.g. Sweet Sleep Hostel&Hotel), a night, per personRUB 800
- Mid-range bedStandard double room, a night, per roomRUB 4,500
- High-end bedStandard double room, a night, per roomRUB 8,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget RUB 2,500 · Mid RUB 5,000 · High RUB 10,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SGC Surgut International Airport (Domestic flights from Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk and other cities; international flights from Baku and Kyiv (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C)
Feb
Avoid
−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
Mar
Avoid
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
Apr
not flagged
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
May
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Jun
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Oct
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Nov
Avoid
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
Dec
Avoid
−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−24°C (−11°F)−11°F (−24°C) low), wettest Jun (11 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Surgut: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C)
−24°C (−11°F)−11°F (−24°C)
8 rd
Feb
−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
−23°C (−9°F)−9°F (−23°C)
7 rd
Mar
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
8 rd
Apr
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
9 rd
May
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Jun
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Sep
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Oct
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
11 rd
Nov
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
9 rd
Dec
−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
−22°C (−8°F)−8°F (−22°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Buses and marshrutkas cover the city. Taxis are affordable (Yandex.Taxi works). Walking is possible in the compact centre in summer; in winter dress for −20°C.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Khanty-Mansiysk
goDoor to door: 3–3.5 h
Bus or car, about 3 h
Regional capital with museums and the biathlon centre; a full day.
Nizhnevartovsk
goDoor to door: 2–2.5 h
Train or bus, about 2 h
Another oil city; see the Samotlor lake and the local museum.
Tundrino
cautionDoor to door: 1–1.5 h
Car, about 1 h
Old Russian village with a 19th-century church; limited transport.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
City centre (ul. Lenina / pr. Lenina)
Close to museums, cafés and the main bus stops.
Near the airport
Practical for early departures; limited dining options.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₽2,500–4,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₽4,000–7,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₽7,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Standard double room1 × 1 night × RUB 4,500 | RUB 4,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × RUB 5,000 | RUB 5,000 |
| Airport → city centre taxi (one way)1 × RUB 1,000 · check | RUB 1,000 |
| eSIM for Russia, about a week of data1 × RUB 1,500 | RUB 1,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | RUB 1,200 |
| Trip total≈ RUB 13,200 per person per day, bed included | RUB 13,200 |
2026 estimate in rubles; flights and visa fees excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | ₽150–300 |
| Lunch (set menu) | ₽400–700 |
| Beer (bar / shop) | ₽200–400 / ₽70–120 |
| 5 km taxi | ₽300–500 |
| Bus ride | ₽30–50 |
| Museum entry | ₽100–300 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter temperatures drop below −30°C (−22°F): carry thermal layers, a hat and gloves.Winter temperatures drop below −22°F (−30°C): carry thermal layers, a hat and gloves.
- River passenger boats do not operate; the port is cargo-only.
- Visa and entry rules for Russia change frequently: check your government's advice before booking.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 102
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
- Unified emergency (Russia)
- 112
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Emergency
- Police102
- Fire and ambulance101
- Unified emergency (Russia)112
Embassy
Most embassies are in Moscow. The nearest consulate for many countries is in Yekaterinburg. Check your government's Russia page.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- SGC → city centre, taxi: about ₽1,000, 20 min (check)
- City centre → airport, bus: about ₽50, 40 min (check)
Say or show
- Здравствуйте — Hello (ZDRAH-stvooy-te)
- Спасибо — Thank you (spa-SEE-ba)
- Сколько? — How much? (SKOL-ka)
- Где…? — Where is…? (gdye)
- Помогите — Help (pa-ma-GHEE-te)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Surgut. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: June–August (mild, 17–20°C) · avoid November–March (below −20°C, short daylight)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Surgut Art Museum, Holy Transfiguration Cathedral, Old Surgut, Museum of Regional Studies.
- Eat pages with verified opening hours and last orders.
- Winter-specific survival page (layers, taxi numbers, indoor routes).
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for SGC airport.
Sources
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