Shakhtersk Travel Guide
Russia
Shakhtersk is a small Russian city with a population of about 10,100. It uses Sakhalin time and is served by Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS), the main airport for arrivals by air.
There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Shakhtersk, so the city is better suited to travellers focusing on local life and the surrounding Sakhalin setting rather than a beach break.
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Know before you go
Pays in RUB
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +7
Tipping: Tipping in Russia is not always mandatory, but it's becoming increasingly common, especially in tourist areas. It's a way to show appreciation for good service.
Best time to visit Shakhtersk
Jan
-10°13Feb
-9°6Mar
-2°9Apr
6°9May
11°10Jun
16°10Jul
21°10Aug
21°13Sep
18°11Oct
10°13Nov
0°14Dec
-8°20Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Getting there
Shakhtyorsk Airport · 3.8 km
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