Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Nizhniy Novgorod Starting at $148

The Istanbul — Nizhniy Novgorod route is served by a wide range of airlines: 11 in total, including Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, IrAero, Kinda Airlines, Pobeda, Azerbaijan Airlines, Azimut, Ural Airlines, S7 Airlines, Aeroflot, and Red Wings Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $148. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.

Istanbul’s main gateway, Istanbul Airport (IST), is positioned as a large international hub that typically handles most long-haul and transfer traffic; it’s home to major flag carriers and many global airlines and can be perceived as mid-to-premium in price compared with low-cost options. Located about 35–50 km from the historic city centre depending on route, typical transfers include taxi or private transfer (roughly 35–60 minutes, fares vary by time and traffic), Havaist and IETT airport buses (about 60–90 minutes, modest fares), and a growing rail link with connection times that depend on transfers. Pros: modern facilities, extensive connections and shops; cons: longer transfer distances and variable journey times in heavy traffic. Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) on the Asian side functions more as a secondary/budget-friendly airport that usually serves low-cost carriers and regional flights alongside some full-service operators. It sits around 35–45 km from central Istanbul (Kadıköy or Taksim areas), so travel typically involves Havatas/Havabus shuttles or municipal buses (roughly 60–90 minutes, low fares), taxis and private shuttles (about 40–70 minutes, fare depends on congestion), and limited rail options requiring transfers. Pros: often better fares for budget airlines and generally faster domestic connections on the Asian side; cons: fewer long-haul services and longer, less predictable transfers to European-side destinations.

Nizhniy Novgorod Airport (Strigino, IATA: GOJ) is the city’s main international gateway and typically serves a mix of legacy carriers and low-cost/charter operators, making it a practical option for both business and leisure travelers. Located roughly 20–25 km southwest of the city center, transfers are usually by taxi (about 25–40 minutes, fares can range depending on service) or by public bus and minibus services that take closer to 40–60 minutes for a lower cost. The airport can be perceived as reasonably priced compared with larger Russian hubs, with basic facilities and straightforward navigation; advantages include shorter queues than major metros, while downsides can be limited shopping and fewer late-night connections.

The minimum one-way ticket price from Istanbul to Nizhniy Novgorod is $163 (December 2025), while the maximum is $183 (November 2025). On average, a ticket costs $172–$175.