The first direct flight from Nizhny Novgorod to Sukhumi departed on May 30.

      On May 30, 2026, at 16:43 Society The first direct flight of the season to Sukhumi departed from Nizhny Novgorod on May 30. This was reported on social media by the city's head, Yuri Shalabaev. Nearly 100 people were passengers on the flight, which will take 3.5 hours in the air. Flights to the capital of Abkhazia are operated by Nordwind Airlines in cooperation with the airline "Ikar."

      The journey began unusually and brightly — for the first passengers, the Nizhny Novgorod Chamber Choir performed at Strigino. The artists also flew to Sukhumi to present their program there, the mayor said.

      There are 17 more weekly flights planned in this direction. According to specialists' expectations, passenger traffic this season will increase by 10%, which amounts to at least 3,500 tourists. Earlier, we published the schedule for night buses in Nizhny Novgorod. 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 reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+