Nizhniy Novgorod to Samara flights
Samara lies 524 km (326 mi) south-east of Nizhniy Novgorod, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 25 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 | Samara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 1.3 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 141 m (463 ft) | 107 m (351 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+4 (Europe/Samara) |
| Nearest large airport | GOJ, 17 km out | KUF, 33 km out |
Clocks in Samara are 1 h ahead of Nizhniy Novgorod right now, so a 1 h 25 min journey lands 2 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
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 Samara
Samara is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kurumoch International Airport (KUF), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,846 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurumoch International Airport | KUF | 33 km (21 mi) | 9,846 ft | 477 ft |
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Staying in Samara
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Common questions
How far is Samara from Nizhniy Novgorod?
524 km (326 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Nizhniy Novgorod.
How long does it take to get from Nizhniy Novgorod to Samara by air?
About 1 h 25 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 Samara?
Samara is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Samara against Europe/Moscow).
Which airports are used for Nizhniy Novgorod to Samara flights?
Typically Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino International Airport (GOJ) to Kurumoch International Airport (KUF).
Where can I stay in Samara?
Our booking partner lists 54 places to stay in Samara, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.