Cheap Flights from Nizhniy Novgorod to Istanbul Starting at $126

The Nizhniy Novgorod — Istanbul route is served by a wide range of airlines: 9 in total, including Corendon Airlines, Aeroflot, Ural Airlines, Rossiya Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Pegas Fly, Azur Air, Red Wings Airlines, and 540 Ghana Ltd.. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $126. 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.

Nizhny Novgorod’s main air gateway, Strigino International Airport (GOJ), typically serves as a regional and international hub with a mix of full-service carriers and budget airlines operating scheduled routes across Russia, Europe and parts of Asia. The airport sits roughly 34 km west of the city centre; road transfer by taxi or ride-hail generally takes about 40–60 minutes depending on traffic, while public buses and shuttle services can take 50–80 minutes with modest fares. Car rental and parking are commonly available. Pros: relatively modern facilities and direct links to major Russian cities; cons: a longer transfer from downtown and fewer long-haul options compared with larger national hubs.

Istanbul is served by two main airports with distinct roles. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the city’s primary international hub, handling most long-haul and flag-carrier flights and usually offering a full range of lounges, shops and transfer options; it sits on the European side roughly 35–45 km from the historic centre, with road transfers typically taking 30–60 minutes depending on traffic and costing from about €5–€30 for public buses or shared shuttles and more for taxis or private transfers. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) functions more as a secondary, cost-conscious gateway on the Asian side and often hosts low-cost and regional carriers; it’s typically 45–60 minutes from central districts by road, with metro-bus or shuttle combos and buses running at modest fares and taxis or ride-hailing adding convenience. Pros: IST is convenient for international connections and airport services; SAW can be cheaper and quicker for Asian-side travellers. Cons: both can be affected by heavy traffic and transfers may consume extra time for central arrivals.