Fetch your bags exit the gates of Astrakhan Airport (ASF-Narimanovo), and pick up your rental car. Which one you jump into depends on where you plan to go. If you’ll be spending a lot of time driving in downtown Astrakhan, around 4 miles from the terminal, choose something zippy and small. A compact car that’s easy to handle will be ideal for navigating those winding city streets. But with loads of things to see, like the scenic bays of the surrounding region, you’ll probably be clocking up a few miles. A bigger vehicle, like an SUV or a full-size car, will make longer road trips more comfortable.