The question of whether there is an airport in Novorossiysk worries many who decided to relax in Russia on the Black Sea coast. There are several options for getting to these places by air, for flight lovers.
Unfortunately, the city does not have its own airport. Novorossiysk is located between two nearby other air harbors. Although, if desired, you can take advantage of other airports, to which the distance is slightly larger.
Gelendzhik Airport
The closest is Gelendzhik Airport. Novorossiysk is located only 40 kilometers from it. The airport has been operating recently, since 2010, and is intended for communication between Russian cities.
Getting from it to Novorossiysk is more convenient and faster than a taxi. You can take regular buses to the Gelendzhik bus station, and then transfer by bus to Novorossiysk.
Vityazevo Airport
Another air port is 62 kilometers from the desired destination. This is Vityazevo - Anapa Airport. Novorossiysk is just an hour away. Vityazevo has international status and is more famous.
There is also a bus service, but more tourists prefer a taxi.
Other options
If you definitely decided to get to the Black Sea coast by plane, then you can safely take a ticket to Krasnodar. Here you will receive Pashkovsky airport. True, Novorossiysk is located 165 kilometers from here, but this distance cannot be overcome on foot. Just getting to the place will take a little more time and money.
You can get to Novorossiysk by train, train or bus. The train will spend only two hours and a little on the way, and for sure traffic jams will not hinder it. And the ticket cost is not high, within 350 rubles. Approximately the same amount, or slightly less, is a bus ticket and an electric train.
And another alternative is the Sochi International Airport Adler. It is 311 kilometers away. But here you can stay and enjoy the buildings that were erected for the 2014 Olympic Games. After all, tourists are inquisitive people, and there is certainly something to see. A bus runs from the Sochi bus terminal to Novorossiysk. Flights depart four times a day, the fare is approximately 500 rubles.
Conclusion
Thus, the nearest airport to Novorossiysk is Gelendzhik for domestic flights and Vityazevo for international flights.
It must be remembered that if you have booked accommodation in advance, many owners provide a free shuttle to the station, airport and vice versa, or for an additional fee, but it is usually much more profitable than taxi drivers. So check this question when booking.