Russian and foreign airlines are set to operate 24 evacuation flights to Russia from the Middle East today, March 3, transporting approximately 4,500 passengers. According to the Russian Ministry of Transport, these flights are heading not only to Moscow but also to Kazan, Mineralnye Vody, Yekaterinburg, and Novosibirsk.
"A total of 24 flights to Russia from the UAE and Oman are planned for today," the ministry announced following a meeting led by Deputy Transport Minister Vladimir Poteshkin. The session included representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya).
Yesterday, 484 passengers arrived in Moscow from Abu Dhabi and Muscat. As of noon today, an additional 520 passengers had already returned to Russia.
The Ministry of Transport and Rosaviatsiya, in coordination with carriers, are continuously monitoring the volatile situation in the Middle East. Passengers are encouraged to check the current status of their flights via airline chatbots and airport flight boards, as schedules remain subject to change.
Evacuation Schedule Through March 7
The Ministry of Transport has instructed airlines to develop a comprehensive flight schedule through March 7.
"I am asking airlines to prepare a timeline detailing the number of evacuation flights through the seventh of March," Poteshkin stated. "We will be working directly with the aviation authorities of the relevant states to coordinate these flights and expedite the process."
The deputy minister also emphasized that calls to airline service centers regarding these flights must be free of charge and that passengers must receive full support and assistance during this time.
GSV "Russia - Islamic World"
Based on materials of TASS