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Vladikavkaz
Spend a half‑day in Vladikavkaz, 4–5 h to see the mosque, central park and art museum; stay only if you need a rail stop.
Vladikavkaz, capital of North Ossetia, sits on the Georgian Military Highway and serves as a transit hub for the North Caucasus. Its main sights cluster around Prospekt Mira and are reachable on foot or by tram. One half‑day covers the key attractions; longer stays are only justified for rail connections or deeper regional travel.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- RUB
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, snow)
- Airport
- OGZ
- Nights
- 1
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- 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.
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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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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 Vladikavkaz112 ▾
- General emergency112
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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 Vladikavkaz, 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
- SafetyVladikavkaz is generally safe for day visitors; main risks are traffic, occasional pickpocketing in crowded markets…
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportOGZ Beslan Airport (15 km (9 mi) from downtown; flights to Moscow and St Petersburg.).OGZ Beslan Airport (9 mi (15 km) from downtown; flights to Moscow and St Petersburg.).
- Getting aroundTram routes 2 (autumn‑winter) and 5 (spring‑summer) serve the city centre; most attractions are within a 10‑minute walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a cafécheck≈ 120 RUB
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomRUB 1,500
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomRUB 2,500
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomRUB 4,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget RUB 1,200 · Mid RUB 2,000 · High RUB 3,500
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
- OGZ Beslan Airport (15 km (9 mi) from downtown; flights to Moscow and St Petersburg.)OGZ Beslan Airport (9 mi (15 km) from downtown; flights to Moscow and St Petersburg.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Vladikavkaz: 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
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
6 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
5 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
12 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
6 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
Tram routes 2 (autumn‑winter) and 5 (spring‑summer) serve the city centre; most attractions are within a 10‑minute walk.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
North Ossetian mountains (Tse, Fiagdon)
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 4 h round trip
Organised tours from city centre, 2‑h drive each
Requires permission for non‑residents; check local regulations.
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.
Hotel Imperial
Central street, pricier but comfortable; sauna onsite.
Hotel Vladikavkaz
Soviet‑style, cheap, river view, 5‑min walk to centre.
Aleksandrovskiy Grand Hotel
Four‑star on Prospekt Mira.
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
- ≈ 1 200 RUB excl. bed
- Mid
- ≈ 2 000 RUB excl. bed
- High
- ≈ 3 500 RUB excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room1 × 1 night × RUB 1,500 | RUB 1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × RUB 1,200 | RUB 1,200 |
| Beslan Airport ↔ Vladikavkaz transfer (taxi)1 × RUB 1,200 · check | RUB 1,200 |
| Tram day ticket1 × RUB 200 · check | RUB 200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | RUB 410 |
| Trip total≈ RUB 4,510 per person per day, bed included | RUB 4,510 |
based on typical rates; check current prices.
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a cafécheck | ≈ 120 RUB |
| Meal (local restaurant)check | ≈ 300–600 RUB |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Non‑Russian citizens may only travel between Vladikavkaz, Beslan, Alagir and Ardon; venturing elsewhere can lead to fines or deportation.
- Check train schedules; long‑distance services to Moscow run about every 24 h and take ~35 h.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- General emergency112
Embassy
Check the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for consular locations; the US consulate is in Moscow.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Beslan Airport → Vladikavkaz (taxi): ≈ 1 200 RUB, 15 km (9.3 mi) (check)≈ 1 200 RUB, 9.3 mi (15 km) (check)
- Train Vladikavkaz → Moscow: ≈ 5 000–7 000 RUB, 35 h (check)
Say or show
- Извините — Excuse me / Sorry (izvinite)
- Спасибо — Thank you (spasibo)
- Сколько стоит? — How much is it? (skol'ko stoit?)
- Где туалет? — Where is the bathroom? (gde tualet?)
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 Vladikavkaz. 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: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, snow)
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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