About Narimanovo - Boris M. Kustodiev Intl. Airport
The airport was established by the Soviet Union as a small building and a runway in the city of Astrakhan in 1936. It was used for educational flights and domestic flights until the end of World War Two. After the war, the Soviet Union, started to see the great importance to civil aviation, so started to make renovations at the airport. In 1953, the first terminal at Astrakhan Airport was built and in 1978, a second terminal building and a new runway were built. Astrakhan Airport was privatised in 1994 by the decision made by the Russian Federation. In 1996 the airport was modernised, which made the airport able to start operating international flights. With regular flights to Moscow, Orenburg, Sochi, Stavropol, St. Petersburg, Aktau and Istanbul, the annual passenger average of Astrakhan Airport is over 500 thousand passengers.
Getting to the City Center from Narimanovo - Boris M. Kustodiev Intl. Airport
Astrakhan, the administrative center and capital city of the Astrakhan Oblast in the Russian Federation, is situated in the valley where the Volga River meets the Caspian Sea. The city of Astrakhan consists of a large number of small and big islands, which are connected to each other more than thirty bridges. It is also a complete port city with its physical structure. ıt can also be said that Astrakhan is a big industrial city for the region. The city is especially famous for its watermelon and a fun festival is held during the harvest time. Fish and fishing are also very important for Astrakhan. The fish festival held in April brings many enthusiasts to this city from around the world. Art and cultural events are an indispensable part the of life in the city. In addition, the city is also known as a student city thanks to many universities and higher education institutions it has. If you are going to travel to the city in July and August, you can also visit the magnificent Lotus Valley on Volga River. It is very comfortable to walk around the center of this small city, which is formed by more than ten islands connected to each other by bridges. As an alternative, renting a bike is also a highly preferred way of transportation. If you want to explore the city more comfortably, you can take a guided tour thanks to special sightseeing buses. Although buses are used for public transportation, it is also possible to take advantage of sea transportation in this port city. You can easily get a taxi in the city center. Taximeters are available in the taxis and you are charged based on the distance covered. If you want to go to Astrakhan from Moscow, there are train services connecting Astrakhan and Moscow between May and September. If you have enough time, you can also get to Moscow via the Volga River in 10 days by ships and experience an unforgettable river journey. It is also possible to make this journey by car you can rent. If you have rented a car, you can go down to the Volga side and take a trip to Astrakhan's famous watermelon fields and also visit the Watermelon Museum. You can also make this trip by private tourist buses. There is no public transport system from Astrakhan Naromanovo International Airport to the city center. Taxi and car rental are the transportation alternatives you can choose from. If your hotel offers airport transfer service, you can also take advantage of this service as another option. You can reach the city center from the airport in less than half an hour under normal traffic conditions. There is a taxi stand at the exit of the airport and it is open 24 hours a day during the week. You can reach the city center from the airport easily and comfortably in 25 minutes on average. You can make your travel special and comfortable both for transportation to the city center and your trip by renting a car from the offices of car rental companies at the airport. Although Astrakhan is a small city which is very convenient to explore by walking or biking, car rental is a very popular alternative for those who want to visit the islands or travel to the watermelon fields. You can reach the city center from the airport in about 25 minutes by renting a car. You just need to drive through P214 road to get to the city center. Although all hotels don't offer transfer services, some hotels in Astrakhan provide airport shuttle services for their guests. You can get to the hotel you are going to stay quickly without any problem thanks to these special transfer services that meet you at the airport if you make a reservation in advance.Taxi
Rent a car
Hotel Shuttles
Getting to Narimanovo - Boris M. Kustodiev Intl. Airport from the City Center
You can easily get to Astrakhan Naromanovo International Airport, which is approximately 12 kilometers away from the city center, by taking a taxi. Since there is no public transportation system to get to the airport, you can rent a car if you don't prefer to take a taxi. Another option is to take advantage of the shuttle services provided by the hotels. It is possible to reach the airport in about half an hour from the city center.
Taxi
If you want to travel to the airport by taxi, you can easily get a taxi in the city center. You can also ask your hotel to arrange a taxi for you. It is possible to get to the airport in about 25 minutes by taxi under normal traffic conditions.
Rent a car
If you have rented a car during your stay in the city, you can end your travel by going to the airport by this car. If you are going to rent a car only to reach the airport, you should prefer a company that has an office at the airport. You can contact the offices of international or local car rental companies in the city center. You need to follow the P214 motorway from the city center to reach the airport by car you have rented. You will arrive at the airport, which is about 12 kilometers away, at an average of 25 minutes.
Hotel Shuttles
Some hotels in Astrakhan offer airport shuttle services for their guests. You can find out if your hotel provides this service and then book your seat in advance to take advantage of this service. The transfer vehicle, which takes you at the door of the hotel you are staying at exactly whenever you want, can take you to the airport in a very comfortable and fast way. Please keep in mind that hotel shuttle services are generally more expensive than taking a taxi.
Airport Information
Astrakhan Narimanovo International Airport, which is about 12 kilometers away from the city center, is a small but compact airport that offers sufficient amount of services for the passengers. Eight airline companies arrange flights at this airport, which serves with 2 runways.
Since Astrakhan Narimanovo International Airport is the only airport not only in Astrakhan but also in its surroundings, domestic, charter and cargo flights are also arranged at this airport.
In addition to some eating and drinking places at the airport, there are also the shops and duty-free stores where you can buy things like souvenirs, clothes, and accessories. VIP Lounge and Business Lounge serve passengers who don't want to sacrifice their comfort.
A private lounge decorated with hunting and fishing theme welcomes the passengers who are interested in these activities and allows them to wait for their flight with pleasure. A hotel is also available at the airport.
