Russian carrier Azur Air has commenced its Northern Winter 2026/27 charter flight operations to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) in Hambantota, connecting the Sri Lankan destination with six cities across Russia.
The airline is operating the services using Boeing 767-300ER aircraft, with flights from Kazan, Mineralnye Vody, Moscow Vnukovo, Samara, Tyumen and Ufa.
The charter operations commenced on 3 November 2026, with services scheduled at varying intervals throughout the winter season.
The planned operating schedule is as follows:
– Kazan – Mattala: Commenced 5 November, operating every 11-12 days.
– Mineralnye Vody – Mattala: Commencing 9 November, operating every 11-13 days.
– Moscow Vnukovo – Mattala: Commenced 4 November, operating every 3-5 days.
– Samara – Mattala: Commenced 3 November, operating every 11-12 days.
– Tyumen – Mattala: Commencing 14 November, operating every 11-13 days.
– Ufa – Mattala: Commencing 11 November, operating every 11-13 days.
These charter services are expected to strengthen air connectivity between Russia and Sri Lanka while supporting the country’s tourism sector during the peak winter travel season.
Source: AeroRoutes
