New restrictions at Nizhny Novgorod airport: three flights delayed

      May 19, 2026 07:20 Society Restrictions that were introduced on the night of May 19 continue to be in effect at the Nizhny Novgorod airport. According to Rosaviation, the acceptance and departure of aircraft have been suspended to ensure flight safety. Judging by the online scoreboard, three departures are currently delayed at the "Chkalov" airport. The flight to Antalya (AzurAir) has been rescheduled from 8:50 to 14:50, the flight to Mineralnye Vody (NordWind) from 11:45 to 13:30, and the flight to Moscow ("Rossiya") from 9:40 to 13:40. Four arrival flights have also been delayed: from Kaliningrad, Moscow, Mineralnye Vody, and Antalya. The day before, more than 20 drones were shot down over the region. The restrictions at the airport lasted for 11 hours. Three flights to Moscow were canceled by the airlines' decision. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When republishing, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+