Flights to Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast from

Koltsovo Airport (SVX) is the sole airport serving Yekaterinburg.

SVX is 16 kilometers from downtown Yekaterinburg, so you’ll have a bit of a commute into the center.

Travelers from all over the place pass through Ekaterinburg Intl. Airport Koltsovo every day. Step off the plane, get your bags and you’ll find yourself 16 kilometers from the downtown Yekaterinburg streets.

Yekaterinburg is serviced by 24 airlines from at least 66 airports across the globe.

Ural Airlines and S7 Airlines offer the most flights to Yekaterinburg. One of the most preferred ways to travel there is with an Ural Airlines flight from Moscow.

With roughly 448 nonstop flights operating each week, you’ll be landing in Yekaterinburg before you can say, “Are we there yet?”

Travelers frequently depart from Moscow, St. Petersburg and Sochi airports when going to Yekaterinburg.

Where you depart from determines how long you’ll be strapped into your seat. From Moscow to Yekaterinburg, the average flight time is 2 hours and 26 minutes. From St. Petersburg it’s roughly 2 hours and 43 minutes, and from Sochi it’s 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Don’t leave locking in your flight to Yekaterinburg until the last possible moment. That’s one trick frequent travelers use to get the best deals. Booking ahead means more choices and more affordable flights. Another good way to score the most affordable fare is to compare all options. If where you’re headed has more than one airport, research the cost of flying into a less busy terminal. Finally, another easy way to save some money is be ready to book at a moment’s notice. If you stumble on an amazing bargain, don’t think twice — grab it while the opportunity’s there.

We’ve rounded up all the info you need to make your journey a pleasant experience. Follow our tips and tricks and you’ll be hightailing it through airport security and discovering Yekaterinburg in no time.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Firstly, and most importantly, put in your passport, travel documents, bank cards and daily medications. Next, you’ll need some extra in-flight entertainment to help pass the time. A juicy book and a laptop crammed with your favorite movies are always good options. If you plan to catch more than just forty winks, a quality neck pillow and a pair of earplugs will also be useful. Finally, find room for a toothbrush and some facial wipes so you’ll hop off the plane feeling fresh as a daisy.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• While the list of banned items differs between airlines, the general guide to follow is nothing flammable, sharp or explosive. This includes screwdrivers, knives, aerosol cans and bleaching agents. Sporting equipment like ice skates, and objects that could injure passengers, such as firearms and ammunition, aren’t allowed in the cabin either.

What to wear on a flight:

• Comfort really should be your priority when selecting what to wear on board. Consider your footwear with care too, as swollen feet can be a side effect of flying. Shoes which are flat and slightly roomy are always a sensible way to go.
• Most of us have heard about DVT (deep vein thrombosis), a blood clotting condition caused by prolonged periods of sitting. There are numerous ways to mitigate your risk. Don a pair of compression socks or tights, drink plenty of water and keep your legs and feet moving. Do a few laps of the cabin or perform exercises in your seat.

Being organized before you arrive at the airport will make your trip to Yekaterinburg a piece of cake. Here are some useful tips and tricks for a stress-free journey through security:

• First things first. Your travel documents and passport will need to be presented to airport security. Keep them at hand so you don’t have to dig around for them.
• Next up, both you and your carry-on luggage will be X-rayed. To speed things up, take off anything that might set the alarms off. Personal belongings like your coat, belt and earphones will be required to go through the machine.
• All your electronics, including your laptop and phone, are also required to be separately scanned.
• Any gels or liquids, such as perfume or hand cream, that you want to bring on board must be no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters). They must also all fit inside a quart-size (one liter), zip-lock bag.
• The right choice of footwear can save you several valuable minutes. Hiking or heavy-style boots are often required to be removed and separately scanned. Slip-on sneakers usually aren’t.
• Pocket knives and other sharp items are not allowed on board. They’ll be confiscated at security, so put them in your checked suitcase.