Russian airline Red Wings has announced that it will launch direct flights from Russia’s Elista Airport to Türkiye’s popular tourist destination Antalya. These new flights will June 4, 2025 and will start from the date of every wednesday will be carried out regularly. Flights will continue throughout the summer season. It is planned to last until .
This new flight route will provide significant convenience, especially for those who want to travel to Antalya from the southern and central regions of Russia. Elista Airport was among the 2022 southern and central Russian airports that have been closed since February 12. However, May 3 2025 It has become the first airport to be opened with this status by reopening its operations as of . With the reopening of the airport, Red Wings' decision to start these direct flights is considered a positive development for the local people and the tourism sector.
The launch of direct flights will significantly facilitate the transportation of Russian citizens living in Elista and the surrounding area to Antalya and shorten the travel time. It is also expected to help Antalya increase its popularity among Russian tourists and contribute to regional tourism. These new Red Wings flights could also give a positive impetus to the development of tourism relations between the two countries.
