Nizhniy Novgorod to Kostroma flights
Kostroma lies 245 km (152 mi) north-west of Nizhniy Novgorod, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 4 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Nizhniy Novgorod | Kostroma | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 1.3 million | 277,280 |
| Elevation | 141 m (463 ft) | 109 m (358 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Nearest large airport | GOJ, 17 km out | IAR, 51 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Nizhniy Novgorod
Nizhniy Novgorod is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport (GOJ), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Kostroma
Kostroma is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Golden Ring Yaroslavl International Airport (IAR), 51 km (32 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,870 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kostroma Sokerkino Airport (KMW, 6 km), Ivanovo South Airport (IWA, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Ring Yaroslavl International Airport | IAR | 51 km (32 mi) | 9,870 ft | 287 ft |
| Kostroma Sokerkino Airport (regional) | KMW | 6 km (4 mi) | 5,577 ft | 446 ft |
| Ivanovo South Airport (regional) | IWA | 92 km (57 mi) | 8,202 ft | 410 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kostroma from Nizhniy Novgorod?
245 km (152 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Nizhniy Novgorod.
How long does it take to get from Nizhniy Novgorod to Kostroma by air?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nizhniy Novgorod and Kostroma?
No, both are on Europe/Moscow at the moment.
Which airports are used for Nizhniy Novgorod to Kostroma flights?
Typically Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport (GOJ) to Golden Ring Yaroslavl International Airport (IAR); Kostroma also has KMW, IWA.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.