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BilibinoБилибино
Skip unless you have a specific reason (work, nuclear plant visit, or crossing Chukotka by ice road). Half a day is enough to see the town.
Bilibino is the second-largest settlement in Chukotka, home to the world's northernmost nuclear plant. Its population has shrunk to about 600, and the town offers little for a casual traveller. Most visitors pass through on the way to Pevek or Anadyr, or come for the industrial site.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- RUB
- Best months
- March–April (ice road open, stable cold), July–August (milder, no ice road)
- avoid November–January (polar night, extreme cold, limited transport)
- Airport
- KPW
- Nights
- 1
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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 Bilibino102 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bilibino, 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
- SafetyExtreme cold and isolation are the main risks.
- Emergency numbers102 police · 101 fire and ambulance · 112 Unified emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckKPW Keperveyem Airport (40 km (25 mi) south-west; check flights from Anadyr and Pevek).KPW Keperveyem Airport (25 mi (40 km) south-west; check flights from Anadyr and Pevek).
- Getting aroundWalkable; the town is small.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town₽200–400
- Budget bedHotel double room, a night, per roomRUB 4,000
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per roomRUB 7,000
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per roomRUB 12,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget RUB 3,000 · Mid RUB 6,000 · High RUB 12,000
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
- KPW Keperveyem Airport (40 km (25 mi) south-west; check flights from Anadyr and Pevek)KPW Keperveyem Airport (25 mi (40 km) south-west; check flights from Anadyr and Pevek)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−22°C (−8°F)−8°F (−22°C)
Feb
not flagged
−22°C (−8°F)−8°F (−22°C)
Mar
Best
−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
Apr
Best
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
May
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Jun
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Jul
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Aug
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Sep
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Oct
not flagged
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
Nov
Avoid
−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
Dec
Avoid
−21°C (−6°F)−6°F (−21°C)
Best: Mar–Apr, Jul–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Jan. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)), coolest Jan (−32°C (−26°F)−26°F (−32°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bilibino: 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
−22°C (−8°F)−8°F (−22°C)
−32°C (−26°F)−26°F (−32°C)
5 rd
Feb
−22°C (−8°F)−8°F (−22°C)
−32°C (−26°F)−26°F (−32°C)
4 rd
Mar
−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
−28°C (−18°F)−18°F (−28°C)
4 rd
Apr
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
−20°C (−4°F)−4°F (−20°C)
4 rd
May
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
5 rd
Jun
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Jul
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Aug
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Sep
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Oct
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
7 rd
Nov
−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
−26°C (−15°F)−15°F (−26°C)
5 rd
Dec
−21°C (−6°F)−6°F (−21°C)
−31°C (−24°F)−24°F (−31°C)
5 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
Walkable; the town is small. In winter, ice roads connect to Pevek and Zelyony Mys — check conditions locally.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 3–4 h by ice road
Ice road (winter only) or helicopter; about 200 km (124 mi)Ice road (winter only) or helicopter; about 124 mi (200 km)
Only possible in winter when the ice road is open. Check conditions with local drivers.
Door to door: About 2 h flying + transfers
Flight from Keperveyem Airport (via Anadyr or Pevek)
Flights are infrequent; book well ahead.
Zelyony Mys
cautionDoor to door: 1–1.5 h
Ice road (winter only), about 60 km (37 mi) south-eastIce road (winter only), about 37 mi (60 km) south-east
Small port settlement; limited services. Ice road conditions vary.
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
Hotel Severyanka on Oktyabrskaya is the only known hotel.
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
- ₽3,000–5,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₽5,000–8,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₽8,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel single room1 × 1 night × RUB 5,000 | RUB 5,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × RUB 6,000 | RUB 6,000 |
| Taxi from Keperveyem Airport to Bilibino1 × RUB 3,000 · check | RUB 3,000 |
| Ice road transfer to Pevek (per person, shared)1 × RUB 5,000 · check | RUB 5,000 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | RUB 2,850 |
| Trip total≈ RUB 21,850 per person per day, bed included | RUB 21,850 |
2026 estimate in rubles; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bread (loaf) | ₽50–80 |
| Milk (1 L) | ₽80–120 |
| Tea in a café | ₽100–200 |
| Simple meal (pelmeni, soup) | ₽300–600 |
| Taxi within town | ₽200–400 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Extreme cold: winter temperatures can drop below -40°C (−40°F). Dress in layers, cover all skin.Extreme cold: winter temperatures can drop below −40°F (-40°C). Dress in layers, cover all skin.
- Polar night from late November to mid-January: no daylight.
- Ice roads are seasonal and not maintained for regular cars; use a local guide or official transport.
- Bilibino Nuclear Power Plant is a restricted area; you cannot enter without prior permission.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 102
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
- Unified emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police102
- Fire and ambulance101
- Unified emergency112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Keperveyem Airport → Bilibino taxi: about ₽3,000
- Ice road Bilibino → Pevek: about ₽5,000 per person shared
Say or show
- Здравствуйте — Hello (zdra-stvooy-te)
- Спасибо — Thank you (spa-SEE-ba)
- Сколько? — How much? (SKOL-ka)
- Где гостиница? — Where is the hotel? (gde gas-TEE-nee-tsa)
- Помогите — Help (pa-ma-GEE-te)
Russian phrasebook essential; English is not spoken.
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 Bilibino. 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: March–April (ice road open, stable cold), July–August (milder, no ice road) · avoid November–January (polar night, extreme cold, limited transport)
- 1 airport and 1 area 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
- Place pages for the nuclear plant (with access rules) and the tundra walks.
- Eat page with last orders and menu photos.
- Ice road status widget for winter travellers.
Sources
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