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Quick Flight Summary from Nizhny Novgorod to Istanbul
- Lowest recent price $183
- Direct flight duration 8 hour 50 min
- Arrival airports SAW / IST
- Best days to book Thursday, Tuesday
- Average over the last 30 days $218
Cheapest flights from Nizhny Novgorod to Istanbul
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Last update: 18 October 2026 21:07
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Transportation to Airport from Nizhny Novgorod City Center
Strigino - Nizhny Novgorod Intl. Airport
Taxis, buses and minibuses are among the alternatives that provide transportation to the airport from the city center. Traveling by renting a car is a less preferred option.
Taxi
Taxis are the only option to go to the airport at night because buses and minibuses operate in a specific time range. You should be careful that the taxi you get on in the city center have a taximeter. Traveling to the airport by taxi takes 20 minutes although it changes depending on the traffic and weather conditions.
Bus
Bus routes 20 and 11 which you can get on from the stops in the city center provide easy transportation to the terminal building of the airport. It takes half an hour on average to travel by buses. You can also prefer minibus routes 29 and 46 which you can get on in the evening. It takes approximately 40 minutes to reach the airport by minibuses.
Car Rental
Even though renting a car is a less preferred alternative, there are many car rental companies in the city center. The prominent ones of these companies are Europcar, Hertz and Budget.
Airport Information
Strigino Airport is an important airport hosting passengers from all over the world in Nizhny Novgorod. With a two-floor terminal building, Strigino Airport also outstands with services it offers to the passengers. In the terminal, there are sections such as post office, safety-deposit room, first-aid room and a nurse for emergencies.
There is a meeting room, telephone service and photocopy center for business travelers. And internet can be used for free by everyone at the entrance of the terminal.
Passengers can eat and drink in Rospechat Shop and Cafe, which is on the first floor of the terminal building, and do shopping in CAPO Duty Free Shop on the second floor, where more than 10 thousand products are sold.
Besides, there is also a museum so that passengers can spend nice time at the airport. Touring the museum which possesses historical information and documents about the airport is free of charge and the museum can be visited between 09:00 am and 02:00 pm every day during the weekdays.
Airport Hotel, in 500-meter distance to the terminal building inside the airport, has unique attributes to provide the passengers with accommodation services. You can stay at this hotel, which has 64 rooms and free-of-charge eating service, and make it easier to reach the airport.
Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport
Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is located in Pendik, on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul. From the airport, you can get to the city center by metro, municipal bus, Havabus, public transport with a Marmaray transfer, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.
Metro- The airport is the terminus of the M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro line. The line takes about 50 minutes to get from the airport to Kadıköy.
- You can transfer to Marmaray at Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and to the Metrobus at Ünalan station.
- Timetables and weekend night services vary according to the current IBB (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) schedule. For up-to-date information, you can check Metro Istanbul's announcements.
- You board the metro with an Istanbulkart. To buy a card, you can use the ticket machines at the stations.
- With Havabus services, you can reach Taksim and Kadıköy without transfers.
- The Taksim line follows the Kavacık and Zincirlikuyu route. The journey takes about 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
- The Kadıköy line also stops at Yenisahra. The journey to Kadıköy takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic.
- For current timetables and fares, you can check Havabus's official website.
- E10: Kadıköy via Kurtköy
- E3: 4. Levent Metro (European Side)
- 16S: Uzunçayır Metrobus
- MR60: Pendik YHT (Marmaray)
- Routes and schedules may change. For up-to-date information, you can check the official IETT website or mobile app.
- With Marmaray, you can reach many parts of the city by transferring.
- You can take the MR60 bus to Pendik YHT station and transfer to Marmaray.
- You can also take the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and switch to Marmaray.
- You can take a taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city.
- Bridge and tunnel tolls are paid by the passenger.
- There are offices of international and local car rental companies at the airport.
- If you make a reservation in advance, you can pick up your car without waiting in line.
- You can travel comfortably from the airport to different parts of the city with a private transfer service.
- It is recommended to book your transfer at least one day in advance.
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Airport is located on the European Side of the city, in the Arnavutköy district. You can get from the airport to the city center by bus, Havaist shuttle, metro, taxi, rental car, or private transfer.
Bus- H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses run from Istanbul Airport to various parts of the city, including Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı.
- Travel times are approximately 1 hour 40 minutes to Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes to Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes to Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes to Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes to Sarıyer. Journey times may vary depending on traffic.
- You can buy bus tickets at the ticket booths or machines at the airport platforms, or online.
- The M11 Gayrettepe – Istanbul Airport metro line connects the airport to the city center.
- The metro provides direct access to Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe.
- At Gayrettepe station, you can transfer to the Metrobus, city buses, and the M1 Hacıosman – Yenikapı metro line.
- The metro operates from 06:00 to 00:00.
- The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
- Havaist shuttle services run to Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı–Başakşehir, Silivri–Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar–Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
- You can pay for Havaist online, at the ticket booths on the platforms, or by card on board. Some Havaist buses also accept Istanbul Kart.
- Fares vary depending on the route.
- Orange, turquoise, and black taxis serve the route between Istanbul Airport and the city center.
- Fixed fares apply to certain destinations in the city center.
- Bridge crossings, bus terminal exit fees, and toll roads are paid by the passenger.
- You can rent a car from companies at the airport, including Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Garenta, and many more, and drive to the city center.
- If you book before arriving, you can pick up your car directly without waiting in line.
- With a rental car, you can easily reach the city center as well as Istanbul's historical and natural attractions, such as the Historic Peninsula, Taksim, Kadıköy, Üsküdar, Florya, Polonezköy, Çatalca, and Şile.
- A private transfer service offers a luxurious and comfortable ride from the airport to destinations across Istanbul.
- We recommend booking your transfer at least 24 hours in advance.
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| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
$177 | Paid Change / 1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage (40x55x25 cm) | |
$425 | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage (35x55x25 cm) |
Last update: 18.10.2026
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