Catching a Flight During the May Holidays in Ural: A Comprehensive Guide
Travel to 80 locations from Koltsovo Airport starting in May
Get ready for an epic adventure! More than 80 flight destinations will be up for grabs for Ural residents during the upcoming May holidays. From May 1st to May 11th, travel junkies will have the opportunity to jet off from Yekaterinburg's Koltsovo Airport to 54 cities across Russia and 27 international hotspots.
Whether you're yearning for the vibrant energy of Moscow, the historic allure of St. Petersburg, or the sun-kissed shores of Sochi, there's a flight waiting to whisk you away. But it doesn't stop there; if your travel dreams extend beyond the borders of Russia, the top three international destinations beckon: Antalya, Dubai, and Istanbul.
Curious about a little more culture? You'll also have the chance to explore such intriguing cities as Dushanbe, Yerevan, Khujand, and Tashkent. To top it all off, 30 airlines will be providing transportation, with 18 carriers focusing on domestic routes. The big players include Ural Airlines, Red Wings, and the Aeroflot group - expect the most flights to be operated by the airport's base carriers.
Now, let's dig a little deeper into these routes:
- Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO) and Sochi (AER) are the hottest tickets in town, with over 600 combined monthly arrivals accounting for about a quarter of the travel traffic.
- Other go-to destinations for Russian sojourns include cities served by carriers like Red Wings, Ural Airlines, and Aeroflot.
- Nha Trang (CXR) in Vietnam remains the longest international haul (4,005 km, 10h45m operated by Scat Air). Catch charter flights from Yekaterinburg to the Cam Ranh area during peak seasons, with seven flights planned each month.
- Almaty (ALA) in Kazakhstan welcomes direct flights via Red Wings twice weekly.
- Antalya (AYT) in Turkey is available to via AZUR air and CORENDON, with flights scheduled throughout May.
All these locations serve diverse travel interests: take advantage of seasonal demands for beach destinations (Vietnam, Turkey), or strengthen your CIS connections (Kazakhstan). Moscow and Sochi will continue to dominate the domestic travel scene due to high flight frequencies.
So go ahead, pack your bags, and let us guide your wings! Don't forget to capture the magic of your journey and share it with us - our number is +7 (901) 454-34-42. Happy Travels!
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- "If your travel dreams extend beyond the borders of Russia, consider flying from Yekaterinburg's Koltsovo Airport to Dushanbe, one of the intriguing cities you can visit."
- "For directions to the diverse travel destinations during the May holidays, you can find detailed guidelines on the flights departing from Yekaterinburg's Koltsovo Airport."
- "For a life-changing excursion, book a flight to Antalya, one of the top three international destinations, which offers a unique blend of culture, lifestyle, and travel experiences."
- "From May 1st to May 11th, travelers can find easy access to 314 flights, including 54 domestic and 27 international destinations, ensuring a joyful travel experience during the May holidays."
