Russian Flights

Sky and Domodedovo Airlines of Russia

The main base of Sky Airlines is Domodedovo International Airport in Moscow. Sky Airlines operates scheduled and charter cargo services to Europe, the Middle East and the Far East. These are not the only services of the airline, as it also offers passenger services and VIP transport.  The establishment of Russian Sky Airlines took place in 1995. Beginning from that time this airline has become one of the major cargo carriers in Russia.

Most airlines have Moscow as their home-base due to significant number of people who travel to Moscow.

The fleet of Sky airlines consists from mostly Topolev Tu-154 and Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft.
Domodedovo Airlines is mostly focus on carrying local flights and flights to CIS, especially to Russia’s Far East. The airline also offers charter and scheduled flights to Europe, China, Thailand and Singapore. Sky operates number of flights to Russia.

Domodedovo Airlines were founded in 1964 as a division of Aeroflot Soviet Airlines. At that time all flights were operated as a part of Aeroflot services. Only in 1993 Domodedovo airline officially separated from Aeroflot. Domodedovo offers cheap flights to Russia, Moscow and St Petersburg.

There are many other airlines functioning in Russia. Each of them offer flights from and to Russia. Each airline tries to offer best services to the passengers. Russia is a really wonderful country, where tourists can spend their holidays in any time during the year. Winter and seaside resorts offer perfect accommodation and warm welcome, as well as delicious dishes of Russian and European cuisines.

Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg is one of the popular tourist destinations in Russia. St. Petersburg is considered cultural capital of Russia. There are many historical and architectural monuments, which attract tourists from different parts of the world and make St Petersburg travel a top destination in the world.

Air transportation system is well developed in the city. The city has its own airport, which carries local and international flights. Pulkovo airport of St.Petersburg is a modern airport with all needed equipment. St Petersburg Pulkovo is one of the main airports for international flights to Russia.

The airport was founded in 1932 and beginning from that time regular flights to Moscow were made. Nowadays the airport is one of the most busiest ones in Russia. The infrastructure of the airport includes the aerodrome with two runways, cargo terminal, parking complex and other infrastructure objects.

Pulkovo Airport is divided into two terminals: Pulkovo I and Pulkovo II. The first terminal handles domestic flights and flights beyond Russian Federation ( CIS and other countries), while the second terminal handles international flights.

Both terminals of the airport have all necessary conveniences for the passengers: cafes, bars, restaurants, all kinds of shops, duty free shops, banking and a drug store. Cafes, bars and restaurants represent a wonderful way to relax before departure. The terminals also have rooms for holding conferences, presentations and other business events. The Airport also provides VIP-halls and business lounges, which provide telephony, facsimile, newspapers and magazines, as well as wide range of soft drinks. For perfect Russia vacations, go to St Petersburg!

Airport in Novosibirsk

Novosibirsk is one of the cities, which attracts thousands of tourists every year. There are many attractions in the city. Historical and architectural monuments located in the city are of big cultural value.

Novosibirsk has an International Airport, which receives international flights. The first passenger flight to Moscow from Tolmachevo Airport in Novosibirsk was made in 1957, when the airport was just founded.

Beginning from 1992 Tolmachevo Airport became an international and independent airport, as before that it was part of the United Tolmachevo Aviation Enterprise.

Many international flights are handled by this airport, among them flights to Seoul, Dubai, Kiev and other destinations. Tolmachevo International Airport receives flights from different parts of the world, so tourists can easily get there, wherever they live.

If you buy tickets in Russia, you will need to pay in rubles, which is the official Russian currency.

Tolmachevo International Airport also serves as a cargo point, which gives an opportunity to realize cargo flights to and from such countries as China and Mongolia, and even go there, if you want to do more than Russia tours.

About twenty airlines are situated in the airport and represent it. Nowadays the airport is able to accommodate all kinds of aircraft, which makes Tolmachevo International Airport one of the best ones in Russia.

Tourists have a chance to use all kinds of facilities in this airport. Tolmachevo Airport has such facilities as cafes, bars, drugstore, duty free shopping for gifts, souvenirs and refreshments, as well as ATM service and a foreign exchange currency office.

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Sheremetevo and Domodedovo airports in Moscow

Moscow is the capital of Russian Federation. It is one of the most beautiful and busiest cities in Russia. The city has five airports, each of which has its own peculiarities and accept various international flights to Russia.

The biggest and most developed airports of Moscow are the Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo International airports. Domodedovo is considered to be more modern than all other airports in Moscow.

Sheremetyevo airport was founded in 1959. The airport has two terminals: Sheremetyevo-1 and Sheremetyevo-2. The first one is used for domestic flights, and the second one for international. Two terminals are located in separate buildings and are considered different airports.

Sheremetyevo-2 is the largest terminal of the airport, which is one of the top airports in Russia. The airport is only 20 minutes from Moscow. Most international flights to Moscow in the period from 1980-1991 landed in this terminal, but nowadays most international flights land in Domodedovo International Airport. Sheremet'evo has a hotel Moscow on its premises which makes layover travel to Moscow easier.

Most flights from or to Sheremetyevo-2 are mostly operated by Aeroflot, or by its partner international carriers. Check-ins usually starts four hours before departure time.

Domodedovo is located in the southern part of the city and is the busiest one in the city. Tourists departing from the city can get to the airport by train or by a taxi. It is the farthest airport in Moscow, but the service there is really high. Flight to Moscow and St. Petersburg are regular with no delays.

Other airports (Vnukovo and Bykovo) in Moscow carry only domestic flights. Tourists can get there by metro or by buses, which regularly get there.

Air transportation in Russia

Air transportation plays a very important role in the whole transportation system in Russia. Many Russian cities have airports that service domestic and international flights to Russia. There are about seventy international airports in Russia, which offer all needed conveniences. The total number of airports is about four hundred. Near the airports there are many Russia hotels which makes Russian travel convenient.

Most international airports in Russia are located in central and biggest cities of the country. Only Moscow the capital of Russian Federation has five airports, which carry international and local flights. Each of the airports is well developed, especially the biggest ones Domodedovo and Sheremetevo.

Winter is a popular time to visit Russia, but you must be prepared for flights delays. Flights to Moscow and St. Petersburg are also sometimes delayed depending on weather conditions. While traveling in Russia in his time of the year tourists must always have with them warm clothes, as it can be extremely cold in Russia.

Regional airports are not so developed as the airports in the biggest Russian cities, but nevertheless they provide acceptable flight services. The staff is sometimes not so friendly to the tourists and local people, but still the airports function very well.

Most Russian airports are well developed and receive international flights of any kind. Modern airports are equipped with everything needed for carrying the flights.

Air transportation is not the only way of traveling in Russia. Tourists can also travel by trains, as Russia has a well-developed railway system.

Skiing in Russia

Skiing is one of the most popular winter sports not only in Russia, but also all round the world. Russia is a perfect place for skiing, though there are different kinds of locations, which are suitable for skiing during various seasons.When you travel to Russia in winter, you should book one of Russia hotels in Sochi and go on a great skiing vacation in Russia.

Breathtaking slopes of mountains offer all conditions for skiing. Tourists will have a chance to see and fell real Russian snow. Skiers will enjoy perfect weather conditions suitable for skiing.

Russia has many places where you can enjoy skiing. There are more than hundred skiing areas, which offer all conveniences for skiing. The most popular skiing resorts are Mount Elbrus, Cheget and the Volen Sport Park, which is a suitable place for the whole family. Mount Elbrus is considered the best winter resort, which has a worldwide fame. Here tourists can enjoy all kinds of winter activities, including snowboarding and skiing. Experienced trainers will instruct tourists, who come to winter resorts for the first time.

Winter resorts in Russia usually offer all modern conveniences for the tourists, most of them are very hospitable and warm. During your vacation there, you will have a chance not only for checking your skiing abilities, but also to visit many national parks and national reserves, that are available and surely are  worth visiting.

Skiing may become the best part of your winter holidays in Russia. Winter resorts of this great country are open for the tourists from different parts of the world.