How many hours does it take to fly to Crimea? What is the best way to get to Crimea and how long does it take? Cheap flights to Simferopol

How long does it take to fly to Crimea? What is the flight time from Moscow, St. Petersburg and other Russian cities to Crimea? Read on the Tour Calendar!

In connection with the entry of the Republic of Crimea into Russia, more and more of our tourists are choosing resorts on the peninsula for a summer holiday at sea. Air travel is still considered the most convenient and fastest way to get to Crimea. In our article on the Tour-Calendar we will try to answer the question in as much detail as possible: “How long does it take to fly to Crimea from Moscow and other Russian cities?”

Direct flight times with different airlines will always differ, since the duration of the flight is influenced by the speed of the airliner and some other factors. In addition, the flight time to Crimea and back may also differ, since it will take different routes.

Direct flights from Moscow, Sochi and Samara to Simferopol are operated by airlines such as Aeroflot, Ural Airlines, Vim-Avia and Red Wings.

The most popular tickets to Simferopol are in the summer months, and the low season, when you can profitably buy a ticket to Crimea, will be February, March and November. Thus, at the time of writing, the minimum cost of a direct flight from Moscow to Simferopol in January is about 4,000 rubles, while in the summer prices can rise by 50% or more. On the other hand, in June-August, airlines add direct flights from Russian regions, since the demand for holidays in Crimea among Russians is quite high.

How long does it take to fly to Crimea from Moscow?

Most flights from Moscow to Crimea are direct and take about 2 and a half hours, but there are also transfers, for example, in Rostov-on-Don.

• Ural Airlines(Moscow - Simferopol): 2 hours 25 minutes
• Nordwind Airlines(Moscow - Simferopol): 2 hours 40 minutes
• Globus(Moscow - Simferopol): 2 hours 40 minutes
• Nordavia(Moscow - Simferopol): 2 hours 35 minutes
• Pobeda And Aeroflot(Moscow - Simferopol with a transfer in Rostov-on-Don): 5 hours 40 minutes

How long does it take to fly to Crimea from St. Petersburg?

Just like from Moscow, you can fly from St. Petersburg to Crimea by direct flight, but the flight duration is about an hour longer and is about 3 hours 20 minutes.

• Yamal(SPB - Simferopol): 3 hours 10 minutes
• Red Wings(SPB - Simferopol): 3 hours 20 minutes
• Russia(SPB - Simferopol): 3 hours 15 minutes
• Ural Airlines(St. Petersburg - Simferopol with a transfer in Moscow): 14 hours

Flight time to Crimea from regions

If you are planning to spend your vacation at one of the Crimean resorts, then flights from almost any major city in Russia are at your service. However, it is worth considering that in the off-season (October-May) there may be no direct flights to Simferopol. The situation changes with the onset of the high season on the peninsula, when air carriers add direct flights to this direction to satisfy the high demand for holidays in Crimea.

How long does it take to fly to Crimea from Kyiv?

At the time of writing, there are no direct flights from Kyiv to Crimea, but the peninsula can be reached with transfers.

• Belavia And Globus(Kyiv - Simferopol with transfers in Minsk and Moscow): 14 hours 40 minutes

How long does it take to fly to Crimea from Minsk?

At the time of writing, you can also get from Minsk to Crimea only with a transfer.

• Belavia And Russia(Minsk - Simferopol with a transfer in Moscow): 11 hours 25 minutes

Tourists who have planned a vacation on the Crimean coast of the Black Sea usually face a dilemma - what is the most convenient and profitable way to get to the southern resort?

By and large, all paths are open:

• Traveling by plane.
• Train ride.
• Using your own car.
• Bus route.

Of course, the choice will depend on the features that are most important for a particular person. Each method has positive and negative sides, so you need to clearly understand what is more important: speed, cost of travel, comfort, the travel process itself, or any other quality of the journey.

The fastest option will be the flight Moscow – Simferopol (Crimea). The comfort level of airliners is much higher than any other type of transport. The time spent on the road will vary depending on the city of departure, because you can fly to Crimea not only from Moscow airports, but also from many large populated areas of our country; it’s just that most Russians use flights from the capital of Russia, planning to swim in the Crimean part Black Sea. In terms of time, direct flights are least likely to fly from:

• Moscow – the journey will take from 2 hours 20 minutes;
• St. Petersburg – travel time will be at least 3 hours 10 minutes;
• Krasnodar is the closest city to Crimea, so the flight from there is only 1 hour and 15 minutes, although there are few direct flights.

The cheapest flights from Moscow to Simferopol this month

You should take into account the need to arrive at the airport 1.5-2 hours before departure for the registration procedure and passport control. By registering for a flight online, passengers save time and effort - they can afford to arrive much later, about half an hour before the plane departs, avoid standing in line, and at the same time pre-book a seat in the aircraft cabin.

In addition to direct flights, there are flights with transfers from Moscow to Crimea. Usually their cost is slightly lower, but the total travel time will be longer due to the wait for the connection at the plane change point. The transit travel option is suitable for tourists who have enough free time and want to save on purchasing air tickets. Transfers are carried out in different cities of our country.

Many airliners of different air carriers fly from Moscow to Crimea. You can decide which one to choose by comparing airfare prices and flight schedules.

The following airlines are considered the most famous and reliable:

• Aeroflot;
• Nordavia;
• Nordwind Airlines;
• Red Wings;
• Russia;
• S7 Airlines (Siberia Airlines);
• Ural Airlines;
• VIM Airlines;
• Yamal Airlines;
• Don-Avia.

The arrival point of all Crimean aircraft is the city of Simferopol. From there it’s as easy as shelling pears to get to any point in the resort area - dispensaries, sanatoriums, the private sector, suburbs and other cities of the Crimean Peninsula.

Standard selections:

• taxi ordering service;
• travel by public transport;
• car rental.

Transport links between the Simferopol air harbor and the city, as well as other settlements, are excellent. The routes are served by buses, trolleybuses and a special Fly&Bus express bus:

• Buses and minibuses No. 49 run from the airport to the bus station - the first are cheaper, the second are a little faster and run more often.
• Minibuses and buses No. 98, minibus No. 115, and trolleybus No. 9 go to the railway station.
• There are intercity trolleybuses that deliver passengers to Yalta (No. 55) and Alushta (No. 54).
• By express train you can get to the most popular resort cities of Crimea - Yalta, Sevastopol, Alushta, Saki, Evpatoria, as well as some sanatoriums. The parking lot is located on the square in front of the airport building, the schedule is tied to the arrival of flights. You can buy tickets online or directly at the airport ticket office, check the schedule on the website or in the arrivals hall. The advantage is a non-stop trip.
• Car rental in Crimea is becoming more and more popular every year. Before renting a car, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with all the nuances in a detailed article about car rental in Crimea from A to Z .

Not far from the Simferopol air terminal, next to the trolleybus ring, there is a bus station that regularly sends intercity buses to different points of the peninsula.

Seven companies located in Terminal A offer car rental. In addition to rent, additional options are considered, the list of which and prices are clarified through websites or from managers.

The taxi dispatcher desk is also located in Terminal A. Payment for the trip is only by meter, tariffs are indicated in the price list. The price per kilometer depends on the class of car - economy, premium economy, business, VIP, minibuses and minivans.

International status was assigned to the Simferopol air harbor after the process of annexing Crimea to Russia. The building has undergone reconstruction and modernization in accordance with international standards. Today, passengers are provided with a full package of necessary services:

• departure and arrival halls, divided into regular, superior, rooms for conferences, business meetings and work, VIP rooms;
• shops, catering establishments;
• information sheets with operators and special booklets with the necessary information;
• service for passengers with disabilities;
• travel assistance for parents or persons accompanying groups of children;
• full luggage service from packaging to storage, as well as a search center for missing items;
• medical aid station;
• hotel.

If necessary, airport terminal staff will provide any assistance related to flight issues.

The traveler will be able to make the final choice of the airline, date and time of the flight, direct or connecting route when he finds out what the price of tickets for the Moscow – Crimea plane is. After all, the cost is formed under the influence of many factors, which will have to be taken into account when planning a trip to the south.

The cheapest air tickets from Moscow to Simferopol

A flight to Simferopol is a trip to a resort, so air tickets to this destination, especially in the “high” season, will not be cheap. If you fly to the peninsula at other times of the year, you can easily find fairly budget options.

On average, a round trip in August will cost 14-15,000 rubles in economy class. The cost is indicated for departure on a weekday early in the morning, when booking air tickets 2-3 months before the flight date. On a weekend morning or evening the price will be about 16,000 rubles.

In autumn and winter, you can take a health trip to Crimean sanatoriums, relax, enjoy the fresh air and mild climate; the cold season in Crimea is warmer and easier to bear than in the north of Russia. For round-trip plane tickets you will need to pay only 5-6,000 rubles.

To summarize, the cheapest way to buy air tickets is in advance, a couple of months in advance, the most convenient way is through online resources. A budget option would be flights departing on weekdays at night or in the early morning. You should definitely check the various discounts and promotions offered by airlines in order to attract customers, and also actively use programs for accumulating bonuses, points and miles. With their help, you can pay for flights and improve flight conditions.

Cheap flights to Simferopol

Each of these options has its own advantages and disadvantages. Below we will dwell on each of them in more detail.

To Crimea by plane

Without a doubt, the plane is the fastest and most convenient way to travel. Previously, 5-10 years ago, the cost of air tickets was disproportionately higher than the cost of railway tickets. Now this belief has turned into a myth. This is not to say that a plane ticket will cost you less than traveling by train. However, if there is a difference, it will not be that noticeable. The only thing is that you need to plan your trip in advance: it’s better to choose the most “inexpensive” dates and flights a month or two before your vacation.

After Crimea joined Russia, the onlypeninsula airport, located a 30-minute drive from Simferopol, was thoroughly reconstructed, which allowed it to acquire international status. However, flights from abroad are not yet available. Because of the banEuropean Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation to operate flights into the air zone of Crimeaand the peninsula is not recognized as part of the Russian Federation by the international community, it is still not known which Western companies will decide to open flights to Simferopol.

Since the beginning of summer 2014the geography of flights has expanded significantly due to air communications established with24 Russian cities. It is predicted that this number will only increase in the future. Direct flights are possible from cities such as Moscow, Krasnodar, St. Petersburg, Rostov, Ufa, Mineralnye Vody, Yekaterinburg,Surgut, Kazan, Novosibirsk, Nizhny Novgorod, etc. In July 2014, Simferopol Airport (SIP) accepted from mainland Russia over 100 flights per day.

And, most likely, this is not the limit. In the next few years, a major modernization of the Simferopol airport is planned; in particular, a project has been developed for the construction of a new airport complex by attracting funds from a foreign investor.

Which airlines operate flights?

The following airlines fly to Simferopol airport: Transaero, Aeroflot, S7, Ural Airlines, Orenburg Airlines, Vim-Avia, Don-Avia and Red Wings.

Since the second half of 2014, Aeroflot aircraft began flying to Crimea.

Belbek Airport in the suburbs of Sevastopol

Those tourists whose final destination is Sevastopol will most likely be able to get directly to the hero city in the new 2015 season. According to the head of the executive power of Sevastopol, from 2015, guests of the city will be able to use the services of the former Belbek military airport not only in the summer, but throughout the year on a regular basis. For thisNegotiations are underway between the Government of Sevastopol and the Russian Ministry of Defense to conclude an agreement on the development of the civilian sector at the airfield. It is expected that Belbek airport will beserve flights from Moscow, Rostov-on-Don, St. Petersburg and Krasnodar.

Belbek Airport

How much do air tickets to Crimea cost?

At the time of writing (end of January 2015), the cost of a round-trip ticket on the route Peter-Simferol-Peter in mid-February was 8,652 rubles, and at the beginning of June - 12,110 rubles. If you want to save some money, you need to have at least 2 months in reserve to monitor for great deals. One thing is clear: round trip tickets are much cheaper than single tickets.

How long does it take to fly to Crimea?

The flight from St. Petersburg takes 3 hours 30 minutes, from Moscow - on average 2 hours 50 minutes, and from Krasnodar - a little over 2 hours. This is how long the plane stays in the air. In fact, much more time is needed: registration and passport control take at least 1 hour.

By plane to Crimea with children

Unlike the railway, where a child under 5 years old can travel for free, airlines sell children's tickets for half, or even two-thirds of the price, if the little traveler is over 2 years old. But you don’t need to worry about your child for more than a day on a train or in a car. Here you need to choose what you want to save - time, nerves or money.

To Crimea by train: no longer cheap, but just as “angry” and long

Unfortunately, there are no more advantages to traveling by train. If earlier a trip by this type of transport was justified by the relatively low cost, now the price of a ticket for a train traveling through Russia (trains do not currently run through Ukraine, and whether they will run in the future is not yet known) is equal to the price of a plane ticket. Of the minuses, we can add that in the summer it is hot, stuffy on the road, there are certain problems with food - all that causes a lot of inconvenience. But on the road you can read, play board games, lie down, and walk.

Please remember that during peak season there may not be tickets available for the dates you need. We advise you to buy them 45 days before the start of your holiday, when the sale opens.

What trains go to Crimea?

It's a whole epic with trains to Crimea. Until the summer of 2014, it was possible to get to the peninsula by several trains running from some Russian cities through the territory of Ukraine. Ukrainian customs passed through twice - in the Belgorod area when entering Ukraine and at the intersection of the borders of the Crimean Peninsula.

Due to the escalating conflict with Ukraine, trains passing through its territory were canceled. People who needed to get to Crimea began to fly more often. But at the same time, the need for rail transport has not disappeared.

Therefore, in the summer of 2014, it was decided to launch a direct train062Hfrom Moscow to Simferopol via the Kerch crossing. The system is as follows: in the evening of every day a train departs from the Moscow Kazanskaya railway station " Moscow-Nalchik", which includes several direct carriages traveling to Simferopol.

Upon arrival in Rostov-on-Don, these cars are attached to the train562С "Rostov-on-Don - Simferopol", who, upon arrival atThe Kavkaz railway station makes a stop to disembark passengers. While passengers are transported by bus to the port, the train is loaded onto a separate cargo ferry. Upon reaching the Kerch port (30-45 minutes on the way), train traffic continues. You can see the detailed route.

Attention: Since September 2014, no train has crossed the strait. Tourists had to pack their things and, upon arrival on the peninsula, board a new train along with their luggage. It’s too early to talk about what the logistics will be like for the next holiday season. As they say, we'll wait and see.

To Crimea by train with a child

If a child is traveling with you, take care of food and entertainment on the road. It is better not to take perishable foods with you: yoghurt, kefir, cheese, butter. Better take more nuts, dried fruits, apples. If you have to travel for more than 12 hours, a variety of “quick porridges” are perfect. It is better not to buy pies or belyashi at the stations, and especially not to feed them to your child. Otherwise, there is a great risk of spending your vacation in a bed in an infectious diseases hospital instead of swimming in the sea and playing on the shore.

A common question among travelers is: “Do I need consent to take a child out of the country?” if one parent or grandparent/other relatives are traveling with the child. We officially declare that consent is NOT required, since Crimea now belongs to Russia and border crossing does not occur.

Single ticket

Traveling to Crimea on a single ticket will significantly save your money. A single ticket is a “multimodal” system for delivering passengers to Crimea, developed for the holiday season, combining three types of transport - train, bus and ferry, included in a single transport network.

You just need to go to any long-distance service desk of JSC FPK and tell which city in Crimea you want to go to. The cashier will issue a single ticket (train ticket to Krasnodar or Anapa + boarding pass to the ferry crossing + ferry ticket and bus waiting in Kerch). The advantage of a single ticket is that all flights are very well timed and the possibility of being late for one of the modes of transport is excluded.

Upon arrival at the port of Crimea, you can transfer to a bus going to Feodosia, Simferopol, Sevastopol, Yalta or Evpatoria. Read more about the “single ticket” on the Russian Railways website.

The time has come for vacations and many, having planned their vacation in the winter, have begun to implement their plans in earnest. For most people, vacation and sea are synonymous words. And if so, then everyone decides for themselves where it is most comfortable to relax. The choice of a large number of people falls on the Crimean Peninsula. Crimea attracts a huge number of tourists with its clean sea, highly organized service, and the beauty of the landscapes. But in order to relax, you need to plan your route down to the smallest detail and think about how to get there. How many hours does it take to fly to Crimea? How long and tedious is this? Let's take a look together.

How to reach Crimea

You can get to the Crimean coast using the following transport:

• by plane;
• by rail;
• by bus;
• by car.

Each of these methods has its own strengths and weaknesses. Before starting the road, all factors are taken into account and a decision is made on how to drive. There is no doubt that air travel is the fastest and most convenient way to get to your destination. Let's take a closer look at this option.

To Crimea by air

The plane is the fastest mode of transport and you won’t even have time to get tired before you find yourself in place. How long does it take to fly direct to Crimea from Moscow? What about other major cities?

Let's take a look together.

Provided that the flight is direct, You can cover the distance from Moscow to Crimea in two and a half hours . If you have to make a transfer at one of the airports in Volgograd, Rostov-on-Don or St. Petersburg, you will have to spend a little more time - about three hours and fifteen minutes, but it will help save money.

Of course, you will have to spend extra time at the airport checking documents and registering. Everyone decides for themselves what is more appropriate for them to save: time or money.

Having reached the airport in a short period of time, all that remains is to make the final push: get to the desired location. To do this, you should use the services of local carriers:

• call a taxi;
• take local public transport;
• rent a car.

This issue is resolved in advance, at the stage of calling representatives of tourist centers, dispensaries or private cottages. In order not to waste time searching for the right place, you should find out in advance how to get to the address.

Of course, it’s ideal to get off the plane and jump into the car to your resting place. But sometimes you have to wait for someone, resolve issues with booking tickets, deal with luggage. Simferopol Airport, now an international airport, offers a large number of services:

• a spacious hall with superior comfort, where it is possible to organize meetings and hold meetings;
• assistance in finding the necessary contacts in a special directory;
• have a snack in a small cafe or gourmet restaurant;
• spend a few hours or spend the night in comfortable rooms;
• Take advantage of the offer of guarded parking for your car.

Air carriers and ticket prices

The airport receives about seventy aircraft per day from various parts of the country from the following air carriers:

• Uzbekistan Airways;
• Aeroflot;
• "Ural Airlines";
• "Yakutia";
• "Transaero";
• other companies.

Temporarily the airport does not serve flights from abroad.

Many factors influence prices, and it is not possible to indicate boundaries. Ticket prices depend on:

• flight option: direct or with transfers;
• time of year, seasonality;
• time of ticket purchase: in advance or urgent;
• day of the week;
• period of the day.

Airlines offer a system of promotional offers and bonus programs that help you save money and attract customers. If you monitor the situation, you can easily save on tickets and fly to the peninsula cheaper.

There are other options by which you can get to Crimea:

• railway;
• by bus;
• a passenger car.

But moving will be much more tiring and time-consuming. And although this will help save money to some extent, it will also add hassle. You definitely need to worry about tickets several months before your planned trip. If you are traveling with a small child, be prepared for the fact that this type of journey to your destination will be doubly painful for the baby. Be patient and have the necessary items for a long trip.

You decide for yourself how and what to get there. If by land transport, this will require additional time and effort. If by air, you will ensure comfort and speed of travel and you won’t even notice how several hours fly by. In any case, the decision is yours.

Have a pleasant and comfortable journey!

When summer comes, a huge number of passengers fill the halls of Simferopol, then going to Yalta, Alushta and other resorts of Crimea. The distance Moscow-Crimea is about 1,397 km. How long does it take to fly from Moscow to Crimea by direct plane and with transfers? In general, not much compared to traveling by train or car. And flying by plane is much more comfortable than all other options.

At the moment, only Simferopol airport accepts flights from Russia. Unfortunately, there are no other options yet. Many buses and trolleybuses depart from Simferopol itself to other cities of Crimea. If you don’t know how to get to Yalta, for example, from Simferopol airport, then you can read about it

It is located almost 7 km from the city itself, so you will need almost 10-15 minutes to get to the center.

You can, for example, land at the airport by bus number 9. It will take you to the “Kurortnaya” stop, from where buses depart to other cities of Crimea.

Distance from the airport to Simferopol.

There is a large, though paid, parking lot nearby.

The airport is very big. It has 4 terminals - A, B, C, D. The first two are for domestic and international flights. The third is for domestic flights only. The latter is only for VIP flights, as well as diplomatic ones.

Direct flight

There are not many airlines that fly to Crimea. Among those that depart directly without making transfers are S7 Airlines, Ural Airlines, Red Wings and Vim-Avia. The last two operate flights together with the first two.

How long does it take to fly to Crimea from Moscow if you choose one of those airlines? On average, the journey takes 2 and a half hours.

Flights with transfers

Aeroflot with S7 Airlines, Russia, Ural Airlines, Red Wings you will find such offers. Transfers will be in St. Petersburg or Rostov-on-Don.

They won't take much time - 1 or 2 hours. The Moscow-Crimea flight in this case will be about 5-6 hours.

Distance from Moscow to Simferopol.

The peculiarity of these flights is that one is usually direct, and the second is narrower. Moreover, if you are flying to Simferopol, then most likely you will have to change planes in Rostov-on-Don, and back in Sochi.

With the same airlines you can find such options with 2 transfers in Sochi and St. Petersburg if you are flying to Simferopol. Back - you will have to change trains to, and then to St. Petersburg.

The flight time Crimea-Moscow, of course, will be longer - from 15 to 35 hours. Of these will go to transplants from 1 to 5 hours.

Time in Crimea relative to Moscow

Many people worry that there is a time difference between Crimea and Moscow. In fact, there is none at all. Therefore, you will arrive at Simferopol airport at the same time that you departed in Moscow.