Airport

OVB Tolmachevo Airport

Tolmachevo Airport (OVB) serves Novosibirsk, about 18 km west of Novosibirsk. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAOVB
ICAOUNNT
ServesNovosibirsk
From centre18 km
Non-stop52
Airlines25
TimezoneAsia/Krasnoyarsk
Elevation111 m

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The airport in numbers

Tolmachevo Airport — facts & history

We pulled Tolmachevo Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 9.7M passengers in 2025.

Opened
1957
69 years ago
Passengers / year
9.7M
as of 2025
Elevation
111 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Novaport
Passengers per year, 1965–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Tolmachevo Airport to Novosibirsk

The airport is about 18 km west of Novosibirsk, about 38 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~27 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~38 minmetered
Private transfer~38 minfixed upfront
Car rental~38 min + חניהfrom the terminal
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Which way suits you from Tolmachevo Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Novosibirsk ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Tolmachevo Airport

Non-stop flights to about 52 destinations, operated by 25 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: S7 Airlines · Ural Airlines · Aeroflot Russian Airlines · Alrosa Mirny Air Enterprise · Transaero Airlines · Ciel Canadien · San Juan Airlines · Aerocondor · Hainan Airlines · Uzbekistan Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Tolmachevo Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Tolmachevo Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Tolmachevo Airport to the centre of Novosibirsk?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 18 km west of Novosibirsk, about 38 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Tolmachevo Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Tolmachevo Airport to Novosibirsk?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Tolmachevo Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Tolmachevo Airport?
About 52 destinations, including Yekaterinburg, Osh, Bishkek, Urumqi. 25 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Tolmachevo Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Tolmachevo Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Tolmachevo Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes