Country overview

Russia — aviation overview

Airports, airlines, and popular routes for Russia (RU). Updated weekly from observed schedules.

AIRPORTS168
ROUTES2,752
AIRLINES10

Quick facts

Airports
168
Scheduled routes
2,752
Top airlines
10
Outbound countries
8+
Most-competitive route
TJMAER · 7 carriers

Top airports in Russia

Top airlines based in Russia

Most-competitive routes from Russia

Most-served international destinations

Aviation accidents in Russia

Where Russia flies to

Frequently asked questions

How many airports are in Russia?

Russia has 168 airports in our dataset.

How many non-stop routes originate in Russia?

Russia has 2752 routes departing from its airports in our weekly dataset.

Which airlines operate most routes from Russia?

Top operators by route count: Aeroflot, S7 Airlines, UTair, Red Wings, Pobeda.

Which is the busiest airport in Russia?

By scheduled-route count, Saint Petersburg (LED) is the busiest airport in Russia with 198 routes departing.

What is the most-connected international destination from Russia?

Tashkent (TAS), Uzbekistan sees the most competition with 10 carriers serving it from Russia.

Which countries do Russia-based airlines fly to most?

Top outbound countries: Uzbekistan (140 routes), China (76 routes), Turkiye (72 routes), Egypt (60 routes), Kyrgyzstan (48 routes).