Kurumoch International Airport – KUF Samara
Kurumoch International Airport is an airport that is serving the city of Samara and Tolyatti in Russia. The airport’s name originated from a nearby village of Kurumoch, 7 kilometers away. It officially opened and operated on May 15, 1961, and is distinguished as the largest airport by passenger traffic in Volga Federal District. Thirty different airlines are handling service flights in the airport. KUF Samara is ranked 13th by passenger counts in Russia as of August 2018, serving 2,092,064 passengers in just 8 months.
Best Time to Visit
As of today, the Kurumoch International Airport is consisting of two asphalt runways, two airport facilities, one cargo terminal, and a VIP terminal. Terminal A is the departure terminal and is mostly used among the airport facilities. Restaurants in the airport are limited but some cafes serve foods and drinks located in the public and Departure areas. Duty-free and other shops that offer souvenirs and some electronic goods are available. Some cities surrounding KUF Samara Airport are Krasnaya Glinka, Mekhzavod, and Samara.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Kurumoch International Airport has airport lounges for both international and domestic passengers. But travelers can also check in to some KUF Samara hotels and accommodations close by. Aviaotelis a few minutes from the airport. The hotel offers accommodation with free Wi-Fi access, a gym and soundproof rooms. A continental breakfast is also served in their on-site café. Paid airport shuttle service is also offered by the hotel. Another hotel is the Angel Hotel, which is located in Krasnoglinskoye Highway.
