Siberia's largest aviation hub connecting Russia and beyond.
Opened
1957
Location
Novosibirsk, Russia
Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport (OVB/UNNT) is the primary international airport serving Novosibirsk, the third-largest city in Russia and the administrative center of Siberia. It is the busiest airport in the Asian part of Russia and serves as a major transit and regional hub for flights across Siberia and Central Asia.
The airport handles a substantial volume of both domestic and international traffic, with connections to destinations throughout Russia, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. S7 Airlines (Siberia Airlines) has historically maintained a significant presence here, and the airport serves as a key node in Russia's aviation network.
Tolmachevo has undergone significant modernization efforts, including terminal expansions and infrastructure upgrades, to accommodate growing passenger volumes and improve service quality for travelers transiting through this strategically located Siberian gateway.
Terminals
The airport operates two main passenger terminals, Terminal A for domestic flights and Terminal B for international flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to central Novosibirsk by bus services and taxis, with the city center located approximately 17 kilometers to the east.
Airlines here
S7 Airlines is the primary carrier based here, alongside Aeroflot, Ural Airlines, and several other Russian and international carriers.
Notable facts
- ›Tolmachevo is the busiest airport in Asian Russia by passenger throughput.
- ›S7 Airlines (formerly Siberia Airlines) uses Tolmachevo as one of its main hubs.
- ›The airport has two runways capable of handling wide-body aircraft.
- ›It served over 7 million passengers annually before the COVID-19 pandemic.
- ›The airport's ICAO code UNNT reflects its location within the Ural-Siberian FIR region.
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