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Direct flights from Yekaterinburg to India: what's flying now and what's not yet
Aeroflot has raised the number of direct Yekaterinburg‑Goa flights to five a week, while Ural Airlines still lacks permission for Delhi service. How to plan the trip and where to find tickets – all that in the article.
Aeroflot expands flights to Goa
Since November 14, Aeroflot has added two new services from Yekaterinburg to the Indian state of Goa. That brings the weekly total to five direct flights – three existing ones plus the two new ones, which depart on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The carrier uses Boeing 737‑800s, with business and economy cabins.
The winter schedule to India from the Urals kicked off on September 29. Goa made the top ten destinations Aeroflot serves from Yekaterinburg this season. In addition to Goa, the list includes Moscow, Sochi, Mineralnye Vody, Antalya, Istanbul, Bangkok, Phuket, Nha Trang and China’s Sanya.
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Tickets are sold via Aeroflot’s official website and mobile app, at ticket offices and through partner agents. The airline says seats on Goa flights fill up fast during peak periods, so booking early is advisable.
Ural Airlines and its attempt to open a Delhi route
In July, Ural Airlines CEO Kirill Skuratov announced plans to launch direct flights from Yekaterinburg to India’s capital, Delhi. The schedule called for service to begin on October 25, with two weekly flights – Tuesdays and Fridays – plus extra runs for the New Year holidays (Dec 31 and Jan 2).
However, Indian aviation authorities did not grant the required permit, and the carrier had to cancel the scheduled flights U6‑815 (Yekaterinburg → Delhi) and U6‑816 (Delhi → Yekaterinburg). The next flight, originally set for October 27, was pushed to October 28, and tickets for the Indian route have been temporarily withdrawn from sale.
Passengers who already hold tickets are given three options: fly to Delhi on another airline, receive a full refund, or shift the trip to a later date. Changes can be made through the personal account on Ural Airlines’ website, its mobile app, or by calling the hotline 8 800 770‑02‑62. If the purchase was made through a travel agency or a third‑party service, the buyer should contact the seller.
What’s currently available to travelers from Yekaterinburg?
- Goa – the only Indian destination with a direct Yekaterinburg service. Five weekly Aeroflot flights give you a choice of departure day.
- Delhi – no direct flights yet. Travelers aiming for the capital will need to connect via other Russian cities or international hubs.
How to plan the trip
- Set your dates. If you’re after Goa’s beaches, book early, especially in high season when seats disappear fast.
- Check alternatives. For Delhi, look for connecting options – Moscow, Istanbul or Dubai are common transfer points offered by major carriers.
- Stay updated. Ural Airlines is still pursuing Indian approval, so a direct Delhi service could appear later.
- Book through official channels. Aeroflot’s website and app, as well as Ural Airlines’ site, provide up‑to‑date seat availability and refund terms.
Bottom line
At the moment, the only direct Yekaterinburg‑India flight is Aeroflot’s to Goa, now operating five times a week. Ural Airlines’ attempts to open a Delhi route have stalled because the Indian authorities haven’t granted permission. Travelers who want to visit India will have to either head to Goa or arrange a connecting flight, keeping an eye on any schedule changes.
Based on materials from: trn-news.ru.
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