Rostov-on-Don is a major transport center. Some refer to it as the "gateway to the Caucasus".
Public transport
Public transport in Rostov-on-Don includes buses, trolleybuses, and marshrutkas (routed cabs). The Rostov Metro is under development.
Intercity transport
Air
Rostov-on-Don Airport caters for domestic travel, as well as flights to and from the former C.I.S., Europe, Africa and Asia. Its IATA code is "ROV". Donavia airlines (formerly "Aeroflot Don") has its head office in Rostov-on-Don. Lufthansa flies to Rostov-on-Don. The Bataysk military aerodrome (which is located 5.0 miles (8.0 km) northwest of the city center) may be developed into a new airport hub for Southern Russia.
Sea
The international river port specializes in the packaging and freighting of minerals and timber. Shipping information is published on line.
Rail
The main railway stations in Rostov-on-Don are "Rostov-Glavny" and "Rostov-Prigorodny". The "St. Petersburg-Rostov-Caucasus" railway crosses the territory of Rostov-on-Don. The North Caucasus Railway offices are in Rostov-on-Don.
Road
Several highways of federal and regional significance cross Rostov. The M-4 �Don� route passes Rostov to the east and crosses the Don river in the Aksay city area. The �Rostov-Novoshakhtinsk� starts from the Northern housing block area of the city running north to connect with the M-4 �Don� route between Shakhty and Novoshakhtinsk
