--- iata: GSV name: Gagarin International Airport city: Saratov country: Russia lastUpdated: '2026-10-09' officialWebsite: 'https://ar-gsv.ru/' sources: - 'https://ar-gsv.ru/about/airport-today/' - 'https://ar-gsv.ru/about/history/' - >- https://ar-gsv.ru/about/news/v-2025-godu-aeroport-gagarin-obsluzhil-1-mln-64-tys-passazhi/ - 'https://ar-gsv.ru/contacts/' - 'https://ar-gsv.ru/registration/' - 'https://ar-gsv.ru/rules/predpoletnyy-kontrol/' - 'https://ar-gsv.ru/rules/kontrol-bezopasnosti/' - 'https://ar-gsv.ru/services/businesshall/' - 'https://ar-gsv.ru/services/vip/' - 'https://ar-gsv.ru/services/wifi/' - 'https://ar-gsv.ru/services/luggage/' - 'https://ar-gsv.ru/parking/' - 'https://ar-gsv.ru/how-to-get/to/bus/' - 'https://ar-gsv.ru/how-to-get/from/bus/' - 'https://ar-gsv.ru/schedule/' - 'https://ar-gsv.ru/services/food-and-shopping/' quickFacts: - >- Civilian public airport at Saburovka, about 20 km north of Saratov. Flights started 20 August 2019. - >- 2025: 1,064,000 passengers, of which 44,600 were international, and more than 8,300 movements. - >- One passenger terminal. Domestic and international business lounges are both on level 2 after security. - >- Bus 101E to the Saratov bus station is listed at 80 minutes and 114.40 RUB. The airport express trains on the site are 115 RUB. bentoTips: - label: Arrive early title: Check-in ends 40 minutes before departure detail: >- The exact desk opening time is set by the airline and is supposed to be on the ticket. The airport ticket office has been advertised as 24 hours since 13 July 2026. summary: >- The airport says check-in usually starts about 3 hours before departure and ends 40 minutes before. It asks you to be there at least 2–3 hours ahead. category: timing - label: One terminal title: Domestic security is the only step airside summary: >- Domestic passengers clear security and then wait in the sterile area. International passengers also clear customs, border, and passport control. category: terminal - label: Power banks title: Charger rules changed on 27 March 2026 summary: >- The site banner says portable-charger rules changed that day and links a scanned bulletin. Read that bulletin before you pack a power bank. category: status - label: Before security title: 'M9 coffee is landside, 08:00–22:00' summary: >- M9 Coffee Roasters is takeaway coffee in the common area on level 1, open 08:00–22:00. Several airside shops and cafes are marked 24 hours. category: food lounges: - name: Domestic business lounge zone: 'Domestic departures, level 2' access: - Business class - 'Airline bonus programmes and loyalty cards, on that programme''s terms' - 'Paid entry: 5,800 RUB for up to 3 hours, then 550 RUB per hour' bestFor: - Domestic departure - A paid quiet room summary: >- Level 2 in the domestic departures area. Self-paid entry is 5,800 RUB for up to 3 hours, then 550 RUB an hour. Alcohol is extra. Children from age 2 are charged under the programme rules. No shower is listed. verdict: depends terminal: Passenger terminal amenities: - Food and drinks - Wi-Fi - Newspapers - Cloakroom - Toilets - name: International business lounge zone: 'International departures, level 2' access: - Business class - 'Airline bonus programmes and loyalty cards, on that programme''s terms' - 'Paid entry: 5,800 RUB for up to 3 hours, then 550 RUB per hour' bestFor: - International departure summary: >- Level 2 in the international departures area, same published rate as the domestic hall: 5,800 RUB for up to 3 hours, then 550 RUB an hour. Alcohol is extra. The airport page does not name Priority Pass, LoungeKey, or DragonPass. verdict: depends terminal: Passenger terminal amenities: - Food and drinks - Wi-Fi - Newspapers - Cloakroom - Toilets - name: VIP lounge zone: Separate terminal entrance access: - 'Paid service: 36,000 RUB for one passenger, departure or arrival' bestFor: - A private meet-and-board summary: >- Any ticket class can buy it. One passenger is 36,000 RUB for departure or arrival, or 61,000 RUB for both. A group of five or more is 30,600 RUB per person one way. Greeters are 2,800 RUB. Annual cards start at 393,750 RUB. verdict: skip terminal: Passenger terminal amenities: - Menu - Separate parking - Ramp car to the aircraft - Meeting rooms waterOptions: [] airportistScore: 5.4 slug: gsv region: Europe --- > Markdown for [/airports/gsv](/airports/gsv). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/gsv) - [Lounge directory](/airports/gsv/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Gagarin International Airport (GSV) Saratov, Russia · Europe Saratov's 2019 airport at Saburovka, one terminal about 20 km north of the city. Most flying is domestic; 44,600 of the 1,064,000 passengers in 2025 were on international routes. ## Airportist Score **5.4 / 10** Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge). - Ease of use (25%): 6.4 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout. - Comfort & amenities (20%): 5.6 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet. - Food & retail (15%): 5.0 — Food and retail quality and variety. - Ground access (15%): 4.4 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city. - Reliability (15%): 5.0 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience. - Lounges (10%): 4.8 — Worth-it density and access quality. ## At a glance - Passengers: 1.064 million (2025) - Terminals: 1 - Typical security: 0 min - On-time: 0% - Disruption: normal ## Best for - A domestic hop to Moscow or Sochi - A seasonal flight to Antalya or Yerevan ## Watch out for - Bus 101E takes 80 minutes and does not cover the earliest departures - The business lounge is 5,800 RUB for three hours - Power-bank rules changed on 27 March 2026 ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/gsv/lounges.md) (free) - [Map](/airports/gsv/map.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/gsv/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/gsv/amenities.md) (free) - [Traveler tips](/airports/gsv/tips.md) (free) - [Water](/airports/gsv/water.md) (free) - [Full guide](/airports/gsv/guide.md) (free) - [Disruptions](/airports/gsv/disruptions.md) (free) - [Reviews](/airports/gsv/reviews.md) (free)