NLV - Mykolaiv International Airport
Nikolayev, Ukraine
IATA Code: NLV · Nikolayev, Ukraine
The airport code NLV is the IATA identifier for Mykolaiv International Airport. You may also find it referred to as Nikolayev Airport (NLV).
Mykolaiv International Airport (NLV) serves Nikolayev, Ukraine, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
NLV is the IATA airport code for Mykolaiv International Airport, located in Nikolayev, Ukraine. The airport is situated at coordinates 47.0579°N, 31.9198°E. The current jet fuel price in the Europe region is $5.51/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (Europe)
$5.51/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- NLV
- City
- Nikolayev
- Country
- Ukraine
- Timezone
- Europe/Kiev
- Latitude
- 47.0579°
- Longitude
- 31.9198°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from NLV
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHE - Kherson | 62 km | $957 | $2/passenger |
| ODS - Odessa | 118 km | $1,821 | $4/passenger |
| KWG - Krivoy Rog | 146 km | $2,252 | $5/passenger |
| KGO - Kirovograd | 167 km | $2,576 | $5/passenger |
| KIV - Chisinau | 227 km | $3,502 | $7/passenger |
| CKC - Cherkassy | 262 km | $4,042 | $8/passenger |
| OZH - Zaporozhye | 271 km | $4,181 | $8/passenger |
| SIP - Simferopol | 274 km | $4,227 | $8/passenger |
| DNK - Dnepropetrovsk | 278 km | $4,289 | $9/passenger |
| UKS - Sevastopol | 293 km | $4,520 | $9/passenger |
| BZY - Saltsy | 323 km | $4,983 | $10/passenger |
| IAS - Iasi | 326 km | $5,030 | $10/passenger |
| TCE - Tulcea | 332 km | $5,122 | $10/passenger |
| PLV - Poltava | 334 km | $5,153 | $10/passenger |
| VIN - Vinnitsa | 345 km | $5,323 | $11/passenger |
| ERD - Berdyansk | 368 km | $5,678 | $11/passenger |
| KBP - Kiev | 373 km | $5,755 | $12/passenger |
| BCM - Bacau | 386 km | $5,955 | $12/passenger |
| IEV - Kiev | 387 km | $5,971 | $12/passenger |
| KHC - Kerch | 392 km | $6,048 | $12/passenger |
| CND - Constanta | 401 km | $6,187 | $12/passenger |
| GML - Kiev | 414 km | $6,387 | $13/passenger |
| MPW - Mariupol International | 419 km | $6,464 | $13/passenger |
| SCV - Suceava | 425 km | $6,557 | $13/passenger |
| ZTR - Zhytomyr | 427 km | $6,588 | $13/passenger |
| HMJ - Khmeinitskiy | 449 km | $6,927 | $14/passenger |
| DOK - Donetsk | 451 km | $6,958 | $14/passenger |
| HRK - Kharkov | 453 km | $6,989 | $14/passenger |
| KRQ - Kramatorsk | 463 km | $7,143 | $14/passenger |
| CWC - Chernovtsk | 464 km | $7,159 | $14/passenger |
| AAQ - Anapa | 477 km | $7,359 | $15/passenger |
| EIK - Eysk | 480 km | $7,405 | $15/passenger |
| CEJ - Chernigov | 486 km | $7,498 | $15/passenger |
| TGK - Taganrog | 524 km | $8,084 | $16/passenger |
| EGO - Belgorod | 525 km | $8,100 | $16/passenger |
| OTP - Bucharest | 530 km | $8,177 | $16/passenger |
| VAR - Varna | 533 km | $8,223 | $16/passenger |
| BBU - Bucharest | 533 km | $8,223 | $16/passenger |
| GDZ - Gelendzhik | 546 km | $8,424 | $17/passenger |
| TGM - Tirgu Mures | 575 km | $8,871 | $18/passenger |
| IFO - Ivano-Frankivsk | 575 km | $8,871 | $18/passenger |
| VSG - Lugansk | 577 km | $8,902 | $18/passenger |
| RWN - Rivne | 578 km | $8,917 | $18/passenger |
| KRR - Krasnodar | 603 km | $9,303 | $19/passenger |
| ROV - Rostov | 606 km | $9,349 | $19/passenger |
| BOJ - Bourgas | 608 km | $9,380 | $19/passenger |
| URS - Kursk | 610 km | $9,411 | $19/passenger |
| GME - Gomel | 612 km | $9,442 | $19/passenger |
| NOP - Sinop | 613 km | $9,457 | $19/passenger |
| SBZ - Sibiu | 616 km | $9,504 | $19/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your NLV Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the Europe region has jet fuel priced at $5.51/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from NLV
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Nikolayev
Nikolayev experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through NLV
As a European airport, NLV falls within the Europe fuel pricing zone. European airports typically offer excellent rail and public transit connections to city centers. If traveling within the Schengen Area, border checks are minimal for intra-Schengen flights. Travelers from outside the EU/Schengen zone should ensure visa requirements are met before departure.
Planning Your Trip via NLV
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Mykolaiv International Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from NLV
- Fuel impact awareness: The Europe region currently prices jet fuel at $5.51/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to NLV are KHE, ODS, KWG — consider these for potentially lower fares