Cheap Flights from Saint Petersburg to Nizhniy Novgorod — $81

More than 5 airlines operate flights from Saint Petersburg to Nizhniy Novgorod, including Smartavia, Rossiya Airlines, Pobeda, Aeroflot, and S7 Airlines. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $81, and our service lets you instantly compare all options. The variety of offers simplifies planning: you can choose budget fares or more comfortable options with baggage included or extra services. We help you find the best deals so your trip is cost-efficient.

Saint Petersburg is served mainly by Pulkovo Airport (LED), the city’s international gateway and largest hub for full-service carriers and many regional airlines. Pulkovo typically handles most long-haul and European flights and can be pricier than smaller regional fields for some routes. It sits about 23 km south of the city center; surface options include regular city buses and minibuses (roughly 40–60 minutes depending on traffic), express and suburban trains to Moskovsky Rail Terminal (about 30–45 minutes), and taxis or ride-hailing which often take 30–50 minutes with fares varying by provider. Pros: a full range of passenger services and international connectivity; cons: can feel busy at peak times and transfer times vary with traffic.

Nizhniy Novgorod has two airports serving different needs. Strigino Airport (GOJ) is the main international hub, typically handling most scheduled domestic and some international flights operated by carriers like Aeroflot, S7 and various regional airlines; it’s about 25 km southwest of the city centre with road transfers taking roughly 30–50 minutes depending on traffic and fares for taxis or private transfers commonly varying. There’s also a smaller general aviation presence and occasional low-cost connections. Pros: modern terminal facilities and regular service options; cons: can be pricier than regional alternatives and surface links may be slower at peak times. Public bus and shuttle options are usually available for budget travelers.