Flights to Norilsk
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Norilsk is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Alykel International Airport (NSK), 35 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 11,254-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alykel International Airport | NSK | 35 km (22 mi) | 11,254 ft | 574 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,254 ft, NSK can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 574 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Norilsk
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norilsk to Krasnoyarsk | Russia | 1,499 km (932 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Norilsk to Tomsk | Russia | 1,438 km (894 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Norilsk to Surgut | Russia | 1,126 km (700 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Norilsk to Nizhnevartovsk | Russia | 1,079 km (670 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Norilsk to Nefteyugansk | Russia | 1,164 km (723 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Norilsk to Noyabrsk | Russia | 888 km (552 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Norilsk to Seversk | Russia | 1,427 km (887 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Norilsk to Khanty-Mansiysk | Russia | 1,279 km (795 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Norilsk to Moscow | Russia | 2,881 km (1,790 mi) | about 4 h 27 min |
| Norilsk to Saint Petersburg | Russia | 2,818 km (1,751 mi) | about 4 h 22 min |
| Norilsk to Stockholm | Sweden | 3,336 km (2,073 mi) | about 5 h 2 min |
| Norilsk to Yekaterinburg | Russia | 1,932 km (1,200 mi) | about 3 h 14 min |
| Norilsk to Nizhniy Novgorod | Russia | 2,583 km (1,605 mi) | about 4 h 4 min |
| Norilsk to Kazan | Russia | 2,437 km (1,514 mi) | about 3 h 52 min |
| Norilsk to Copenhagen | Denmark | 3,859 km (2,398 mi) | about 5 h 42 min |
| Norilsk to Oslo | Norway | 3,558 km (2,211 mi) | about 5 h 19 min |
| Norilsk to Shanghai | China | 4,726 km (2,937 mi) | about 6 h 49 min |
| Norilsk to Chongqing | China | 4,578 km (2,845 mi) | about 6 h 37 min |
| Norilsk to Chengdu | China | 4,418 km (2,745 mi) | about 6 h 25 min |
| Norilsk to Beijing | China | 3,669 km (2,280 mi) | about 5 h 27 min |
| Norilsk to Guangzhou | China | 5,405 km (3,359 mi) | about 7 h 41 min |
| Norilsk to Shenzhen | China | 5,484 km (3,408 mi) | about 7 h 47 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Norilsk?
Alykel International Airport (NSK) is the closest large airport at 35 km (22 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is NSK from Norilsk city centre?
35 km (22 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Norilsk on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.