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Tolmachevo International Airport was built in 1939, as an air school in Novosibirsk for the Soviet Union Air Force to train troops and then in 1941, turned into a military airport and served the Soviet Army for many years. Due to the airports location, it was decided by the Soviet authorities for the airport to be civilised and in 1957, the first civilian plane took off from the airport. International flights started in 1962. In order to meet the increasing demand for the airport, which is an important transit point between Europe and the Soviet Union, a new terminal building was opened in 1963. In 1968, the airport was completely renovated and modernised. Tolmachevo International Airport is the busiest airport in the Siberian Region and exceeds four million passengers annually.

Novosibirsk, which is the largest city of the Siberia region in terms of the surface area, is the third most populous city in Russia with one and a half million population. Novosibirsk has a very cold climate and is noted for its weather temperature that may go down to -40 in the winter months.

At the same time, the city, which is highly developed in terms of automotive and mining industry, is one of the leading centers of the world in this respect. The urban transportation is provided by metro, trolleybus, minibus, bus and taxi. However, the metro is the most convenient option for transportation. Considering the cold weather in the city and the streets are covered with snow in the winter, the metro consisting of 12 stations is the best option among the other alternatives for urban transportation. The single-pass train ticket is about 25 rubles; it is also possible to buy tickets for multiple passes as 5 or 60.

For the urban transportation, the city bus is the option that provides the best transportation alternative after metro. The private bus lines provide a faster service compared to the public transportation buses; unlike the public buses, they do not have to depart/stop at the certain stops. The ticket price for public buses is 10 rubles, while the ticket price for private buses may vary ranging from 15 to 35 rubles.

The minibuses called “Marshrutka”, which serve as a means of urban transport throughout Russia, are also available in the city of Novosibirsk. The marshrutka minibuses are so similar to the minibuses in Turkey. The ticket prices vary between 0.3 and 1$ depending on where you want to go in the city. Tramway and trolleybus attract attention as other means of transportation in the city. Trolleybus ticket prices are lower than the bus ticket prices by 8 rubles. One-way tram ticket prices are about 10 rubles.

You can pay for the tickets after getting on the public transportation vehicles. Taking a taxi and renting a car are the easiest yet the most expensive means of transportation in Novosibirsk. You can get a taxi at the taxi ranks on the road or you can call a taxi to wherever you are by contacting the taxi call centers.

Taking into consideration that the taxi drivers do not mostly activate the taximeters, bargaining in advance can be useful for a lower taxi fare. Novosibirsk Airport (Tolmachevo), which is constantly improving internationally, is about 17 kilometers west of the city. You can reach the city center from the airport within 20 and 30 minutes by car. Ticket sales are carried out at the desks of relevant station around the airport. You can also buy ticket after getting on the vehicles.

Bus

Bus is one of the most convenient means of transportation from the airport to the city center. As soon as your plane lands, it is possible to find a bus to the city. You can reach the city center by bus after stepping out of the airport terminal.

There are two different bus lines to get to the city center from the airport. These are 111E (Express) and 112E. The ticket price for the first is 38 rubles, while the other costs 30 rubles. 111E runs between 04.00 and 22.30. 112E is at your service between 05.00 and 21.00. If you are going to travel to the city center by bus, you can arrange your landing time accordingly.

Train

Train is another vehicle that provides convenient transportation to Novosibirsk city center. With the rails on the ground, the train provides a fast transportation to the city center. As you can see the train stations around the bus stops, there are also train stations that are 2 kilometers away from the airport.

The trains run between 6:30 am and 11:30 pm, including weekends.

Minibus-Taxi

Minibus taxis are the most convenient option to reach the city center, yet their price is very high. You can take advantage of the minibus taxi as an individual passenger as well as you can travel with other passengers. You can see the minibus taxis just around the airport. You can reach the city center in about 25 minutes by these vehicles. Some drivers may ask for a taxi fare more than necessary. You can bargain with the driver in advance to avoid such a situation.

Rent a car

The last option you can prefer to get to the city center is to rent a car. You can plan this service in advance according to your flight schedule before you land at Novosibirsk Airport, or you can rent a car from the companies at the airport such as Herts, Europcar and Hertz after your flight.

Bus, train and minibus taxi are among the means of transport you can prefer to reach the airport from Novosibirsk city center. It is possible to travel quickly to the airport with the transportation vehicles that serve till the late hours 7 days a week. You can also take advantage of renting a car to get to the airport.

Bus

Bus is a vehicle that is often used in airport transportation. The Schkola bus number 84, which travels along the route of the bus 111E, is the only bus line that takes passengers to the airport. This bus departs from the city center every 30 minutes and one-way bus ride costs 38 rubles (2 Turkish Liras).

Train

Another option that allows transportation from the city center to the airport is the train. You can get on the metro, which is used for urban transportation, from the city center and you can reach the airport by transferring to the electric trains. The trains to the airport run between 6 am and 9:30 pm. If you prefer the train, you need to plan the transfer according to these hours.

Minibus-Taxi

Minibus taxis for transportation to the airport are an alternative to the public transportation. You can also benefit from these vehicles individually. We recommend you to take this option if you don’t want to get on other public transportation vehicles or if your time is limited. You can take advantage of these vehicles by contacting the call center or the stations in the city center.

Rent a car

Renting a car is another alternative to reach the airport. If you want to get a more comfortable and better service on your journey to the airport, you can prefer to rent a car. Please keep in mind that this can cost a little more.

Airport Information

Novosibirsk Airport, which is 17 kilometer away from the city center, welcomes its passengers from the whole world and attracts attention with its facilities. The airport provides its passengers with the possibilities to enjoy their time as well as it offers a variety of shops and restaurants which are also open to public.

Novosibirsk Airport, which offers plenty of alternatives for restaurants, has a variety of international cuisines including Italian, Russian and Asian cuisines. Beerman & Grill, Il Patio, Burger King, New York Pizza, Mama Russia and Ambar stand out as the restaurants you can enjoy in the unique environment of Novosibirsk Airport. At the same time, there are various cafés at the airport to enjoy after meal or to relax. Cup of coffee shop, Coffee House, Traveler’s Coffee, Shokoladnitsa Coffee, Kuzina Confectionery, Bon Ape French Bakery, Carte D’or İce Cream Sales Point and Hamovniki Bar are among the cafés that are at your service at the airport.

All of these restaurants and cafés serve on the 1st floor of the airport terminal. Apart from the cafés and restaurants at the airport, you can also find various clothing, electronics and souvenir shops such as MTS Mobile, Euroset Mobile, Bosco Sport, Ekspeditsiya, Runway Exclusive, Runway Beauty Cosmetic, Formula 1 Shop and Souvenir & Gifts.

In addition to various bank ATMs, the airport offers free wi-fi internet access, as well as enabling passengers to get a comfortable service at Business and VIP lounges before the flight.