Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Samara Kurumoch Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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KUF Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Samara’s Kurumoch International Airport.
What to Expect
The modern Terminal A at Samara Airport (code: KUF) handles all commercial services, though a second terminal may be under construction. A smaller VIP terminal caters to private business flights. Enjoy the 24-hour shops and eateries, and make use of the free wi-fi to pass the time. Economy class passengers can pay to enter two airport lounges, both equipped with showers for freshening up. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for location and access information.
Sleeping in Samara Airport
We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. For uninterrupted sleep, one hotel is within walking distance, and another hotel offers a shuttle service for a fee. See the Airport Hotels section below for more info, or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Samara Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Kurumoch Airport:
- Aviaotel – (5-minute walk from the airport) No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Samara Kurumoch Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and find out how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!
- Business Lounge (International) – Location: International Terminal, Airside, after Passport Control and Security Checks, 3rd Floor. Hours: open 24 hours. Showers are available. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
- Business Lounge (Domestic) – Location: Airport, Domestic Terminal, Airside, 3rd Floor. Hours: open 24 hours. Showers are available. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Samara Airport Lounges
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
All restaurants and coffee shops are open 24 hours. Here are your options: Tri Olenya (Dometic Terminal, 3rd Floor) • Tri Olenya Grill Bar (Arrivals) • Shokoladnitsa (Domestic Terminal, 3rd Floor) • GrenkiPub (Domestic Terminal, 1st Floor) • Charter’s Pub (International Terminal, 3rd Floor).
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Left luggage can be found on the lower level of the main terminal. Rates: unknown. Hours: unknown.
Mobile Charging
At the time of this update, we had no information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Showers
Showers are available inside the lounges. [ see Airport Lounges above ]
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at the airport. Connect to the “Free_KUF” network.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Ground Floor.
Baby Care Facilities – A kitchenette, nursing chairs, TV lounge, play area, changing tables, washing and drying rack, and more are available in the Baby Care Room. This room is accessible to adult travellers with children aged seven and under and mobility-impaired children who are aged 14 and under. Entry is free, but a passport, flight ticket, and medical clearance certificate (granted by the Medical Station) are required to access the facility. Location: 3rd Floor, landside. Hours: Unknown.
Currency Exchange – Foreign currency services are on the Ground Level near the International Departure Gates.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Heinemann Duty-Free is available (two locations), as well as a small selection of shops selling jewelry and accessories. A convenience shop selling magazines, snacks and drinks is available Landside. All shops are open 24 hours.
Information Desk – Have any questions? Visit the airport’s information desk for assistance. Location: Airside, 1st Floor.
Luggage Wrapping – Protect your bags from theft and damage by having them wrapped in plastic. Location: 1st Floor. Rates: 500 RUB/regular size bag • 600 RUB/oversized bag.
Medical Services – If you feel unwell or injure yourself, a medical center can be found on the 1st Floor. Hours: unknown.
Pharmacy – The airport pharmacy is open 24 hours a day. Location: Arrivals.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Buses
The airport is connected to Samara and Togliatti via four different bus routes. The total trip time is a minimum of one hour, and rates range from 28 RUB to 160 RUB. For schedules and more information, visit the Samara Airport website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental companies have offices on-site: Avis • Frant • Mars • Rentalcars • Rent Motors.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Train
The airport is connected to the Aeroexpress Train system (Kurumoch Express) via a shuttle bus, which you can catch at the left of the front entrance to the airport. The shuttle bus ride takes approximately 4-10 minutes, depending on traffic. For train fares, routes and schedules, visit the Samara Airport website.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.