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Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport

Novosibirsk, Russia

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Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport

Novosibirsk, Russia
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Siberia's largest aviation hub connecting Russia and beyond.

Opened
1957
Location
Novosibirsk, Russia
Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport (OVB/UNNT) is the primary international airport serving Novosibirsk, the third-largest city in Russia and the administrative center of Siberia. It is the busiest airport in the Asian part of Russia and serves as a major transit and regional hub for flights across Siberia and Central Asia. The airport handles a substantial volume of both domestic and international traffic, with connections to destinations throughout Russia, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. S7 Airlines (Siberia Airlines) has historically maintained a significant presence here, and the airport serves as a key node in Russia's aviation network. Tolmachevo has undergone significant modernization efforts, including terminal expansions and infrastructure upgrades, to accommodate growing passenger volumes and improve service quality for travelers transiting through this strategically located Siberian gateway.
Terminals
The airport operates two main passenger terminals, Terminal A for domestic flights and Terminal B for international flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to central Novosibirsk by bus services and taxis, with the city center located approximately 17 kilometers to the east.
Airlines here
S7 Airlines is the primary carrier based here, alongside Aeroflot, Ural Airlines, and several other Russian and international carriers.
Notable facts
  • ›Tolmachevo is the busiest airport in Asian Russia by passenger throughput.
  • ›S7 Airlines (formerly Siberia Airlines) uses Tolmachevo as one of its main hubs.
  • ›The airport has two runways capable of handling wide-body aircraft.
  • ›It served over 7 million passengers annually before the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • ›The airport's ICAO code UNNT reflects its location within the Ural-Siberian FIR region.
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Siberia's busiest gateway bridging east and west across vast horizons

Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport is the largest airport in Siberia and one of the busiest in Russia, serving the country's third-largest city. Opened in 1957, it has evolved into a major transit hub connecting European Russia with the Far East, Central Asia, and international destinations. Its strategic location along trans-Siberian air corridors makes it a critical node in Russia's aviation network.

Terminals
  • Terminal A (Domestic) — Handles the majority of domestic flights with modern check-in facilities and passenger amenities.
  • Terminal B (International) — Serves international routes with dedicated customs, immigration, and duty-free shopping areas.
Ground Transport
  • Aeroexpress rail service connecting the airport to Novosibirsk city centre
  • City bus routes including Route 111 to central Novosibirsk
  • Licensed taxi services available at designated stands outside arrivals
  • Ride-hailing apps such as Yandex.Taxi operating at the airport
  • Car rental desks from major providers located in the arrivals hall
Nearby Hotels
  • Marriott Novosibirsk
  • Doubletree by Hilton Novosibirsk
  • Azimut Hotel Siberia Novosibirsk
  • Park Inn by Radisson Novosibirsk
  • Hotel Tolmachevo (airport vicinity)
Dining

Inside the terminals, passengers will find a mix of cafes, fast-food outlets, and sit-down restaurants offering Russian staples and international fare. Duty-free shops in the international terminal stock local Siberian products alongside standard travel retail items. For a wider dining experience, Novosibirsk's city centre, about 20 kilometres away, offers numerous restaurants specialising in Siberian cuisine including pelmeni and smoked fish.

Traveller Tips
  • Allow extra time during winter months as heavy snowfall can affect ground transport and boarding processes.
  • Exchange currency at bank kiosks inside the terminal rather than at street-level exchangers for better rates.
  • Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal but may require a Russian phone number for SMS verification.
  • Domestic and international terminals are connected but confirm your departure terminal when booking transfers.
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Routes

OVB → SVX2B · CR2
OVB → CEK2G · A81
OVB → IKT2G · A81
OVB → CEK2B · CR2
OVB → BTK2G · A81
OVB → LED6R · 738
OVB → MJZ6R · TU5 738
OVB → KRR6R · 738
OVB → PYJ6R · TU5
OVB → LBD7J · 735
OVB → DYU7J · 735
OVB → SVX7R · CR2
OVB → URCCZ · 73G
OVB → KQTEG · 320
OVB → PEKHU · 320
OVB → URCHU · 320
OVB → NMAHY · 320
OVB → TASHY · 320
OVB → NZHIOS · CR2
OVB → OMSIOS · CR2
OVB → SLYIOS · CR2
OVB → IKTIOS · CR2
OVB → KJAIOS · CR2
OVB → NJCIOS · CR2
OVB → GYDJ2 · 757
OVB → TSEKC · E90
OVB → FRUKR · 320
OVB → OSSKR · 320
OVB → KBPPS · 738
OVB → FRUQH · 735
OVB → OSSQH · 734
OVB → DMES7 · 738 320
OVB → DYUS7 · 320
OVB → FEGS7 · 320
OVB → FRAS7 · 738
OVB → FRUS7 · 320
OVB → GYDS7 · 320
OVB → HKGS7 · 738
OVB → HTAS7 · 320
OVB → IKTS7 · 320 738
OVB → KHVS7 · 320
OVB → LBDS7 · 320
OVB → MUCS7 · 738
OVB → NSKS7 · 738
OVB → PEKS7 · 320
OVB → PRGS7 · 320
OVB → TASS7 · 320
OVB → UUDS7 · 738
OVB → YKSS7 · 738
OVB → ALAS7 · 320
OVB → BKKS7 · 763
OVB → CITS7 · 320
OVB → DXBS7 · 320
OVB → EVNS7 · 320
OVB → LEDS7 · 738 320
OVB → OSSS7 · 320
OVB → URCS7 · 320
OVB → VVOS7 · 320
OVB → KHVSU · 319
OVB → LEDSU · 320
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Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport is an international airport situated in the town of Ob, 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) west of the center of Novosibirsk, Siberia, Russia.

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