Airport Reopens with Renovations complete

Krasnodar International Airport in russia resumed civilian flights on Thursday, ⁤September 7, 2023, after being closed since February 24, 2022. The closure,affecting Krasnodar and 12 other Russian airports,was implemented for security reasons,according to the Russian Ministry of Transport.

During the 18-month suspension, significant upgrades were completed, including⁢ renovations to the trolley track, the facades of both terminal buildings, and the parking facilities. These improvements ‍aim to enhance the passenger experience and modernize airport infrastructure.

Flight Schedule and Destinations

Aeroflot initiated the resumption of flights to Krasnodar on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. the airport is⁤ currently prepared to handle up to five flights ⁢per ⁣hour starting at 9:00 AM local time.

In September,direct⁤ flights are scheduled from major Russian cities⁣ including⁣ St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Krasnoyarsk, Ufa, Kazan, and⁤ Novosibirsk. This expanded connectivity will serve to re-establish regional travel options.

Other airports in Southern and Western ⁣Russia have already reopened: Elista resumed operations ⁢in May 2023, serving over 43,000⁣ passengers to date,‍ and Gelendzhik reopened in ⁢July 2023, handling more than 77,000 passengers as of September 2023.

Remaining Airport Closures

Despite the positive developments, several airports ‍in the region remain closed to civilian air traffic. These include Anapa, Rostov-on-Don, Bryansk, voronezh, Belgorod, Kursk, lipetsk, and Simferopol. The⁣ continued closures suggest ongoing security concerns in those areas.