AER
Sochi International Airport
Sochi · RussiaICAO URSS
Sochi International Airport (AER) is an airport serving Sochi, Russia, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 43° 26' 59.6" N, 39° 57' 23.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. With 17 direct destinations served by 14 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/Moscow (GMT+3).
Destinations
17
Airlines
14
Elevation ft
89/ 27m
Europe/Moscow
GMT+3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
AER
ICAO Code
URSS
City
Sochi
Country
Russia
Elevation
89 ft
Local Time
07:28 PM (GMT+3)
Coordinates
Latitude:43.4499°
Longitude:39.9566°
Popular Routes from AER
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DME | Moscow, Russia | 832 mi | 2h 4m | short-haul | 341 kg | View |
| EVN | Yerevan, Armenia | 323 mi | 1h 7m | short-haul | 133 kg | View |
| IST | Istanbul, Turkey | 592 mi | 1h 37m | short-haul | 243 kg | View |
| KRR | Krasnodar, Russia | 116 mi | 0h 43m | short-haul | 48 kg | View |
| LBD | Khudzhand, Tajikistan | 1,543 mi | 3h 35m | medium-haul | 387 kg | View |
| SVX | Yekaterinburg, Russia | 1,295 mi | 3h 7m | medium-haul | 325 kg | View |
| TAS | Tashkent, Uzbekistan | 1,501 mi | 3h 31m | medium-haul | 377 kg | View |
| DYU | Dushanbe, Tajikistan | 1,539 mi | 3h 35m | medium-haul | 386 kg | View |
| KIV | Chisinau, Moldova | 589 mi | 1h 37m | short-haul | 242 kg | View |
| KJA | Krasnoyarsk, Russia | 2,439 mi | 5h 17m | medium-haul | 589 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at AER
14 active airlines serving Sochi International Airport.
Aerocondor
2BPortugal
Aeroflot Russian Airlines
SURussia
Air Moldova
9UMoldova
Aircompany Yakutia
R3Russia
Belavia Belarusian Airlines
B2Belarus
NordStar Airlines
Y7Russia
Pegasus Airlines
PCTurkey
S7 Airlines
S7Russia
Salzburg arrows
SZAustria
Tajik Air
7JTajikistan
Transaero Airlines
UNRussia
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
Ural Airlines
U6Russia
Uzbekistan Airways
HYUzbekistan
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Sochi International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krasnodar Pashkovsky International Airport | KRR | Krasnodar | Russia | 187 km |
| Trabzon International Airport | TZX | Trabzon | Turkey | 273 km |
| Gelendzhik Airport | GDZ | Gelendzhik | Russia | 200 km |
| Batumi International Airport | BUS | Batumi | Georgia | 245 km |
| Kopitnari Airport | KUT | Kutaisi | Georgia | 250 km |
| Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport | STW | Stavropol | Russia | 252 km |
| Mineralnyye Vody Airport | MRV | Mineralnye Vody | Russia | 266 km |
| Platov International Airport | ROV | Rostov | Russia | 449 km |
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ASFAstrakhan
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 43° 26' 59.6" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 39° 57' 23.8" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 43.449902
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 39.956600
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/Moscow
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 07:28 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 89 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 27 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Sochi International Airport?
The IATA code for Sochi International Airport is AER, and its ICAO code is URSS. The airport is located in Sochi, Russia.
How many destinations can you fly to from AER?
There are 17 direct destinations available from Sochi International Airport (AER) in Sochi, Russia.
What airlines fly from AER?
There are 14 airlines operating from AER, including Aerocondor, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Moldova, Aircompany Yakutia, Belavia Belarusian Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Sochi International Airport in?
Sochi International Airport is in the Europe/Moscow timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Sochi International Airport?
Sochi International Airport sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level.
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