Smartavia Winter Flights 2025–2026: Opening the Season of Mountain Adventures
Smartavia's 2025–2026 winter program offers convenient routes to Russia's main ski resorts. Direct flights from Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Kaliningrad allow you to reach the snowy slopes as quickly and comfortably as possible — and affordably.
When the 2025–2026 ski season starts
- Murmansk Region, "Bolshoy Vudyavr" — season already open from November 19, 2025.
- Kemerovo Region, "Sheregesh" — official start today, November 22, 2025.
- Krasnodar Krai, Sochi ("Krasnaya Polyana", "Rosa Khutor", "Gazprom") — season starts December 2025.
- Caucasus ("Arkhyz", "Dombay", "PriElbrusye") — December 2025.
Where Smartavia flies in winter: direct flights to the slopes
To Sochi: Smartavia operates direct flights from St. Petersburg to Sochi — from here it's just 40–60 minutes to Krasnaya Polyana, Rosa Khutor, and Gazprom. Flights are available twice a week, and during the period from December 26 to January 11, flights will operate almost daily.
To Novokuznetsk: for the first time in Smartavia's winter schedule — flights from St. Petersburg to Novokuznetsk, to the nearest airport of legendary Sheregesh. Flights operate twice a week at affordable rates: from 8,730 rubles — to Novokuznetsk and from just 6,730 rubles — back.
To Murmansk: direct flights by Smartavia allow you to reach the highest mountain resort in the Northwest "Bolshoy Vudyavr". Aykuaivenchorr, northern lights, gentle slopes — the perfect place to start the season. You can fly here from Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Kaliningrad.
To the Caucasus: fly with Smartavia from St. Petersburg to Mineralnye Vody — the main air gateway to the Caucasus. From here it's easy to get to Arkhyz, Dombay, Cheget and other winter locations in the region.
Take your skis and snowboard for free!
For us, this is a rule, not a promotion! Just because — it's convenient for travel. Smartavia will transport your skis and snowboard for free when you purchase a ticket with baggage.
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Plan your winter vacation in advance — Smartavia is already ready for the season!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, direct flights from St. Petersburg to Novokuznetsk are available — the nearest airport to Sheregesh.
Yes. When purchasing a fare with baggage, sports equipment is transported for free.
Yes, flights operate from St. Petersburg twice a week, and during the New Year period — almost daily.
Yes. Smartavia operates direct flights to Mineralnye Vody, from where it's convenient to get to Arkhyz, Dombay, PriElbrusye and Cheget.
