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Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport

Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

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Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport

Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
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Gateway to Russia's fifth-largest city on the Volga.

Opened
1928
Location
Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Nizhny Novgorod Strigino International Airport (IATA: GOJ, ICAO: UWGG) serves Nizhny Novgorod, one of Russia's largest cities, located approximately 400 kilometres east of Moscow. The airport handles both domestic and international traffic, connecting the region to major Russian hubs as well as select European and Asian destinations. The airport underwent significant modernisation and terminal expansion in the lead-up to the 2018 FIFA World Cup, for which Nizhny Novgorod was one of the host cities. Improvements included a new passenger terminal, upgraded runways, and enhanced passenger facilities. Aeroflot and its subsidiaries, along with Pobeda and other Russian carriers, operate services through Strigino. International connectivity has been substantially reduced following sanctions and airspace closures related to the 2022 conflict in Ukraine.
Terminals
The airport features a modernised main terminal completed in 2018, designed to handle increased passenger volumes during the FIFA World Cup.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to the city centre by bus and taxi services, with the journey taking approximately 30–40 minutes depending on traffic.
Airlines here
Major operators include Aeroflot, Pobeda, S7 Airlines, and Ural Airlines, primarily serving domestic Russian routes.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport was substantially renovated ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup hosted in Nizhny Novgorod.
  • ›It is the primary commercial airport serving Nizhny Novgorod Oblast.
  • ›The runway is capable of handling wide-body aircraft including the Boeing 767 and Airbus A330.
  • ›International flights were heavily curtailed after 2022 due to Western sanctions and airspace restrictions.
  • ›Strigino is located approximately 15 kilometres southwest of Nizhny Novgorod's city centre.
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Gateway to the Volga heartland where rivers and history converge

Strigino International Airport has served Nizhny Novgorod, Russia's fifth-largest city, since the Soviet era, functioning as the primary air gateway to the Volga-Oka confluence region. The airport underwent significant modernisation ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, with a renovated terminal and expanded capacity to handle international traffic. It connects the historic merchant city to major Russian hubs and select European destinations.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — Single modernised terminal handling both domestic and international departures and arrivals under one roof.
Ground Transport
  • Express bus route 10 connects the airport to Nizhny Novgorod city centre and the Moskovskaya metro station
  • City bus routes operate regularly to central Nizhny Novgorod
  • Licensed taxi services and ride-hailing apps such as Yandex Go available at the arrivals exit
  • Car rental desks from major providers located within the terminal building
  • Private transfer services bookable in advance for hotel or city drop-off
Nearby Hotels
  • Ibis Nizhny Novgorod
  • Sheraton Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin
  • Park Inn by Radisson Nizhny Novgorod
  • Azimut Hotel Nizhny Novgorod
  • Alexander Garden Hotel
Dining

Inside the terminal, passengers will find a modest selection of cafes, a bar, and fast-food outlets serving Russian staples and light international fare. Outside the airport, the road toward the city centre opens up a wider range of restaurants, including traditional Russian cuisine and Volga-region specialities. Nizhny Novgorod's city centre, about 15 kilometres away, offers far more diverse dining options worth exploring before or after a flight.

Traveller Tips
  • Allow extra time for security and check-in as queues can build quickly during morning peak hours and major holidays.
  • Yandex Go is the most reliable and cost-transparent ride-hailing option; avoid unlicensed taxi touts at the arrivals exit.
  • Currency exchange is available inside the terminal but rates tend to be less favourable than in the city centre.
  • Nizhny Novgorod's kremlin, rivers, and historic fair district are best explored with at least a half-day layover — the city rewards those who venture beyond the airport.
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Route map (15 destinations)

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Routes

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GOJ → PRGOK · 320
GOJ → EVNQN · 735
GOJ → DMES7 · 319
GOJ → SVOSU · 320 SU9
GOJ → DMEU6 · 320
GOJ → DYUU6 · 320
GOJ → EVNU6 · 320
GOJ → PRGU6 · 320
GOJ → DWCU6 · 321
GOJ → LBDU6 · 320
GOJ → NMAU6 · 320
GOJ → TASU6 · 320
GOJ → KUFUR · AT7
GOJ → SVXUR · AT7
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GOJ → NSKY7 · 738
GOJ → EGOY7 · 738
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