NyxAir
Estonia-based regional airline operating scheduled, charter, wet-lease and cargo services with a fleet focused on short-haul turboprop aircraft.
About NyxAir
NyxAir OÜ is an Estonian regional airline founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tallinn. Estonia’s transport authority issued its Air Operator Certificate in June 2018, and flying operations began in December 2020. The privately operated carrier undertakes scheduled passenger services alongside charter, cargo and aircraft-with-crew assignments for public authorities and other airlines.
Tallinn Airport is NyxAir’s home base and the principal point in its Estonian network. The airline has connected Tallinn with the island communities of Kuressaare and Kärdla, while contract flying has extended its operations into Finland and Sweden. Its work has included regional links from Helsinki and services operated for Scandinavian partner carriers.
NyxAir uses turboprop aircraft suited to regional airports and relatively short sectors. Its fleet has included Saab 340s, ATR 42-500s and an ATR 72-212A, giving it flexibility across passenger, charter and specialist assignments. Scheduled services generally use a straightforward single-class cabin, with amenities and inclusions varying according to the route, fare and contracting airline.
The airline is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, and it does not operate a widely established frequent-flyer programme of its own. Travellers on services flown for another airline should check whether tickets, baggage rules and loyalty benefits are administered by the marketing carrier rather than NyxAir.
NyxAir’s main strength is its ability to serve thinner regional routes and smaller airports that are poorly suited to larger jets. However, its limited scale and reliance on public-service contracts, charters and wet leases mean schedules and branding can change between markets. Passengers should verify the operating carrier, departure airport and baggage conditions shown on their booking before travel.
Good to know
Flying with NyxAir — what to expect
Check Operating Carrier
NyxAir sometimes flies on behalf of another airline. The company named on the ticket may therefore control check-in, baggage and disruption arrangements.
Turboprop Flights
The fleet is built around Saab and ATR turboprops suited to short regional sectors. Cabins are smaller than those on mainline jets, and overhead storage can be limited.
Baggage Rules Vary
Allowances can differ by route, fare and marketing airline. Confirm both cabin and checked-baggage limits on the booking before arriving at the airport.
Regional Airports
Some services use small airports with limited facilities and fewer alternative departures. Allow extra contingency when connecting to a separate ticket.
Schedule Changes
Parts of NyxAir’s network depend on public-service contracts or wet-lease agreements. Recheck the timetable and operating carrier close to departure.
Route network
Popular routes operated by NyxAir
Notable destinations on NyxAir's network.
OJTallinndirectOJKuressaaredirectOJKärdladirectOJHelsinkidirectOJKokkoladirectOJSavonlinnadirectOJKemidirectOJJyväskylädirectOJStockholmdirectOJTrollhättandirectDestination list is indicative of NyxAir's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
NyxAir — frequently asked questions
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8 common questions
- NyxAir has served regional routes in Estonia, Finland and Sweden, including links involving Tallinn, Kuressaare, Kärdla and Helsinki. Its programme can change as operating contracts begin or end.
- NyxAir is based at Tallinn Airport in Estonia. It also operates contracted services from airports elsewhere in Northern Europe.
- Tallinn Airport is NyxAir’s principal base, while Helsinki has also been an important departure point for its Finnish regional operations. Contract flying may add other Scandinavian airports for particular schedules.
- Lower fares are generally easier to find when booking early and avoiding peak holiday or weekend travel. On subsidized regional routes, price differences may be smaller than on conventional commercial services.
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- Carry-on rules depend on the route, fare and airline selling the ticket. Because NyxAir operates compact turboprops, larger cabin bags may need to be placed in the hold even when accepted at check-in.
- NyxAir’s longest active sector is not fixed because the airline undertakes changing charter and wet-lease assignments. Its regular work is primarily focused on short regional routes within Northern Europe.
- NyxAir’s active destination count can vary because its work combines scheduled routes, charters and services flown for partner airlines. Consult the current timetable or the marketing carrier for the network available on your travel dates.