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Krasnaya PolyanaКрасная Поляна
Go for 2–3 nights if you ski or ride; in summer come for one night or as a day trip from Sochi/Adler — the lifts still run, the sea is 40 km (25 mi) away.Go for 2–3 nights if you ski or ride; in summer come for one night or as a day trip from Sochi/Adler — the lifts still run, the sea is 25 mi (40 km) away.
Krasnaya Polyana is a mountain settlement inside Sochi's Adler district, 40 km inland from the Black Sea and about 1 h from the airport. It hosted the 2014 Winter Olympics alpine cluster and now runs three lift resorts — Roza Khutor, Gazprom (Laura) and Mountain Carousel — plus a rail link to the coast. Winter is the peak season and prices follow; summer is quieter, cheaper and used for hiking and ridge views. Most travellers base here for skiing or ride up for a day from Sochi.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- RUB
- Best months
- Dec–Mar for skiing; Jun–Sep for hiking and lift rides
- avoid Apr–May and Nov (mud season, patchy snow, many lifts idle)
- Airport
- AER
- Nights
- 2–3
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- 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.
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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
Emergency numbers for Krasnaya Polyana112 ▾
- All emergencies112
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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 Krasnaya Polyana, 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
- SafetyMountain resort, low street crime.
- Emergency numbers112 All emergencies (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckAER Sochi International (Adler) (About 40 km (25 mi); bus 105, train from Adler, or taxi about 1,200–1,500 RUB (check)).AER Sochi International (Adler) (About 25 mi (40 km); bus 105, train from Adler, or taxi about 1,200–1,500 RUB (check)).
- Getting aroundLocal buses and marshrutkas link the village, Esto-Sadok and the resort bases; the rail line has stations at Esto-Sadok and Roza Khutor.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee150–300 RUB
- Sit-down mealRestaurant dinner, mid-range1,000–1,800 RUB per person
- Street or quick mealCaucasian lunch (kebab, khychiny, tea)600–1,200 RUB
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personRUB 800
- Mid-range bedDouble room, mid-range hotel, a night, per roomRUB 5,000
- High-end bedDouble room, mid-range hotel, a night, per roomRUB 12,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget RUB 3,000 · Mid RUB 7,000 · High RUB 15,000
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
- AER Sochi International (Adler) (About 40 km (25 mi); bus 105, train from Adler, or taxi about 1,200–1,500 RUB (check))AER Sochi International (Adler) (About 25 mi (40 km); bus 105, train from Adler, or taxi about 1,200–1,500 RUB (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Best
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
Best
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Avoid
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Best
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar. Avoid: Apr–May, Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Krasnaya Polyana: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
12 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
11 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
12 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
13 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
Local buses and marshrutkas link the village, Esto-Sadok and the resort bases; the rail line has stations at Esto-Sadok and Roza Khutor. Taxis are the fast option between clusters. There are no car-rental desks in Krasnaya Polyana — rent at Sochi airport if you need a car.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 1–1.5 h
Train from Esto-Sadok or Roza Khutor, or bus 105
Coast, gardens and the sea; a full day if you combine it with the airport run.
Adler
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Train or bus 135
Closest coast town to the airport; useful on arrival or departure day.
Krasnodar
skipDoor to door: 4–5 h
Bus or car via the A-147
Too far for a day; treat it as a separate stop.
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.
Krasnaya Polyana settlement
The old village core: guesthouses, cafés, cheaper beds, 10–20 min by bus or taxi to the lifts.
Esto-Sadok
Between the village and the resorts; most mid-range hotels, walkable to Mountain Carousel.
Roza Khutor resort
Ski-in, ski-out and the priciest; own rail station and the biggest lift network.
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
- 2,500–4,500 RUB excl. bed
- Mid
- 5,000–9,000 RUB excl. bed
- High
- 10,000 RUB+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, mid-range hotel1 × 3 nights × RUB 5,000 | RUB 15,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × RUB 7,000 | RUB 42,000 |
| Day ski pass, Roza Khutor2 × RUB 2,500 · check | RUB 5,000 |
| Day ski pass, Gazprom (Laura)2 × RUB 2,200 · check | RUB 4,400 |
| Train Adler → Esto-Sadok, one way2 × RUB 250 | RUB 500 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × RUB 1,000 | RUB 2,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | RUB 6,890 |
| Trip total≈ RUB 12,630 per person per day, bed included | RUB 75,790 |
2026 estimate in rubles; flights and transfers excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | 150–300 RUB |
| Caucasian lunch (kebab, khychiny, tea) | 600–1,200 RUB |
| Restaurant dinner, mid-range | 1,000–1,800 RUB per person |
| Local honey or tea, 250 g | 300–700 RUB |
| Taxi Adler airport → Krasnaya Polyana | 1,200–1,500 RUB (check) |
| Ski or snowboard rental, per day | 1,500–3,000 RUB (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter weekends and Russian holidays fill beds and lifts: book ahead and expect queues at the gondolas.
- Lift tickets and hotel rates swing hard between winter and summer — confirm the season price before you commit.
- Mountain weather changes fast; upper lifts close in high wind.
- Check your own government's travel advice for Russia before booking anything.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies
- 112
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Emergency
- All emergencies112
Embassy
Most embassies are in Moscow; several countries keep consulates in Sochi — check your own government's list before you travel.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Adler → Esto-Sadok: about 250 RUB, about 40 min
- Bus 105 Sochi → Krasnaya Polyana: about 250–350 RUB, 1.5–2 h (check)
- Taxi Adler airport → resort: 1,200–1,500 RUB (check)
Say or show
- Здравствуйте — Hello (ZDRAHST-vuy-tye)
- Спасибо — Thank you (spah-SEE-bah)
- Сколько стоит? — How much is it? (SKOL-kah STOH-eet)
- Где подъёмник? — Where is the lift? (gdye pahd-YOM-neek)
- Ски-пасс на один день, пожалуйста — One day ski pass, please (skee-pass nah ah-DEEN dyen, pah-ZHAH-luh-stah)
- Можно оплатить картой? — Can I pay by card? (MOHZH-nah ah-plah-TEET KAR-tuy)
Foreign cards often fail in Russia; carry cash rubles.
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 Krasnaya Polyana. 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: Dec–Mar for skiing; Jun–Sep for hiking and lift rides · avoid Apr–May and Nov (mud season, patchy snow, many lifts idle)
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for AER: last train and bus times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Lift-resort pages with verified season dates, ticket tiers and last-gondola times for Roza Khutor, Gazprom and Mountain Carousel.
- Eat pages with last orders for the village and Esto-Sadok.
- Winter-storm and closed-lift fixtures so gates A–D can go green.