Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Nizhny Novogorod Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
GOJ Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down of what to expect during your time at Nizhny Strigino International Airport.
What to Expect
Nizhny Airport (code: GOJ) consists of two terminals: T1 is older, and T2 opened in March 2016. Both are currently operating while the airport decides how to divide the current airlines occupying the airports. Amenities and things to do are limited, but you will find WiFi and a few airport lounges. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for locations and rates.
Sleeping in Nizhny Airport
We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. For uninterrupted sleep, there is a hotel within walking distance of the terminal. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations, or read traveller airport reviews for more tips.
To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Nizhny Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there is a hotel near Nizhny Novgorod Airport:
- Airport Hotel Omega – Located 500m from the airport terminal. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Nizhny Novgorod, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and learn how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!
- Business Lounge – Location: Multiple Locations. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Nizhny Airport Lounges
Rest & Relaxation Zones
No dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones exist. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
At the time of this update, it is unknown if there are 24-hour dining options, so prepare accordingly. The following dining options are available at the airport: Costa Coffee (Landside, 1st Floor) • Il Patio (Landside, 1st Floor) • Holy Moly (Airside, International Departures, 2nd Floor) • American Bar & Grill (Airside, Domestic Departures, 2nd Floor) • Coffee Cake (Airside, Domestic Departures, 2nd Floor).
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Luggage storage is located on the Landside, Check-in Area, 1st Floor. Rates are unknown.
Mobile Charging
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Showers
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WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available at Strigino Nizhny Novgorod Airport. Connect to the “Free_GOJ” network. Note that you must be able to receive the login password via SMS.
More Airport Information
Airport Museum – If you have time, check out the Aviation Museum of Nizhny Novgorod, just a 4-minute walk from the airport. Hours: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Mon-Fri).
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Machines are operated by Sberbank, Gazprombank and VTB. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside, 1st floor, Arrivals Hall.
Baggage Wrapping – Protect your bags from theft and damage by having them wrapped in plastic. Location: Departures Hall, Landside, 1st floor. Rate: ₽ 600 / bag.
Children’s Play Areas – When you want to ensure your kids burn off all their energy before their flight, take them to the children’s play area. Location: Airside, 2nd Floor.
Cloak Room – If you are travelling to a destination that does not require warm outerwear, you can store items in the cloakroom. Location: Departures Hall, Landside, 1st floor. Hours: open 24/7. Rate: ₽ 50 / day.
Currency Exchange – Available.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available airside in the International Departures area, on the 2nd floor. There is also a small variety of shops selling local delicacies and souvenirs.
Information Kiosk / Lost & Found – If you have any questions or misplaced an item, visit the information booth for assistance. Location: Departures Hall, Landside, 1st floor.
Medical Services – A medical station can be found in the Arrivals Hall, Landside, 1st floor.
Nursery Room – Features a kitchen, bedroom (disposable bedclothes included), game room, bathroom with dryer rack, and TV lounge. Free to use for children under seven years old (or disabled children under 14 years old) and one accompanying parent. You must show a passport or other photo ID and a flight ticket. Overnight accommodation is possible. Guests are granted entrance upon passing a medical inspection at the entrance. Passengers who need medical attention are prohibited from entering and are referred to the medical unit. Hours: Open 24/7. Location: Domestic Departures, Airside, 2nd floor.
Pharmacy – Pick up any last-minute medication from the airport pharmacy. Location: Arrivals Hall, Landside, 1st floor.
Post Office – Drop off your last-minute postcards to friends and family from the airport’s mailbox. Location: Domestic Departures, Airside, 2nd floor.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Tour Operator – Location: Arrivals Hall, Landside, 1st floor.
Bus
Strigino Airport is connected to surrounding areas by bus routes #11 (Druzhaeva St.), #46 (Kuznechiha) and #56 (Krasnoe Sormovo). As of this update, the fare is ₽ 28.
Car Rental
The following car rental agency is available onsite: Avis.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxi
Taxis are available at the airport. You can either pre-book a taxi with Yandex Taxi or visit the taxi booth in the Arrivals Hall for assistance with arranging your cab ride into the city center.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
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