Non-stop flights from Irkutsk (IKT)
Irkutsk Airport (IATA: IKT, ICAO: UIII), also known as Irkutsk International Airport, is a large airport in Russia.It is an international airport and serves the area of Irkutsk, Russia.Irkutsk Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 52 destinations in 6 countries.
At present, there are 37 domestic flights from Irkutsk.
The longest flight from Irkutsk IKT is a 3,068 mile (4,937 km) non-stop route to Phuket HKT. This direct flight takes around 7 hours and 10 minutes and is operated by S7 Airlines.
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In total there are 13 airlines flying from and to Irkutsk. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Irkutsk
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Irkutsk, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Irkutsk that require a stopover:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Irkutsk. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from Irkutsk by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from Irkutsk below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Best time to travel from Irkutsk
When planning a trip from Irkutsk, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types.
🌲 ❄️ Subarctic or Alpine destinations
You can fly directly from Irkutsk to 23 Subarctic / Alpine destinations. Enjoy the natural beauty of the destinations with the Subarctic / Alpine climate, including dense forests and tundra landscapes, which make them perfect for hiking, spotting wildlife, and winter activities.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The most favorable time to visit these subarctic spots (on the Northern Hemisphere) is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March. With a variety of winter sports available in the higher elevations, you’re bound to have a wonderful time. If winter's not your vibe, consider visiting in mid-summer (May - August), when the temperatures are mild and often pleasantly warm, between 15°C (59°F) and 20°C (68°F).
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental destinations
Check out the 14 Warm Continental destinations below that are accessible via direct flights from Irkutsk. Regions in the warm continental climate are famous for their geographical diversity, including wide-open plains, mountains, and forests, making them perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
For the best experience, plan your visit between late spring and the end of summer, as the weather is lovely from May to August, with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C (68°F and 82°F). Keep in mind that winters can be quite cold, with frost present in almost every month from November to March, so if you enjoy winter sports, the snowy conditions in that period are perfect.
🥵 Hot Continental destinations
At the moment, 5 Hot Continental destinations are accessible with a direct flight from Irkutsk. Hot Continental destinations are known known for their hot, humid summers, where temperatures frequently rise above 30°C (86°F), and celebrated for their diverse landscapes, featuring both forests and mountains. Additionally, exploring the urban city areas can be highly enjoyable as well!
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The spring, summer, and fall months, from March to November, are typically the best times to visit these continental destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere. Summers can be very warm though, and there's a bit more precipitation compared to spring and autumn.
🌴 Tropical destinations
As of May, you can fly non-stop to 4 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
Irkutsk currently offers non-stop flights to 4 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from Irkutsk, you have the option to take a direct flight to 2 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October
Business class flights from Irkutsk
There are 24 airports that have flights from Irkutsk in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from IKT are listed below:
Intercontinental flights from Irkutsk
There are intercontinental flights operating from Irkutsk International Airport (IKT) between Irkutsk and China, South-Eastern Asia and Central Asia.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Irkutsk and the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle-East, Southern Asia, Japan, Eastern Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Irkutsk to China
S7 Airlines: year-round to Beijing Daxing (PKX), Guangzhou (CAN) and Shanghai (PVG).
Aeroflot: seasonal flights to Sanya (SYX).
IrAero: seasonal flights to Harbin (HRB) and Manzhouli (NZH).
Air China (Star Alliance): year-round to Beijing (PEK).
Non-stop flights from Irkutsk to South-East Asia
S7 Airlines: year-round to Bangkok (BKK) and seasonal flights to Phuket (HKT).
Aeroflot: seasonal flights to Bangkok (BKK), Phuket (HKT) and Nha Trang (CXR).
Azur Air: seasonal flights to Nha Trang (CXR).
Non-stop flights from Irkutsk to Central Asia
S7 Airlines: year-round to Osh (OSS) and seasonal flights to Fergana (FEG).
Avia Traffic: seasonal flights to Osh (OSS).
Ural Airlines: seasonal flights to Namangan (NMA) and Tashkent (TAS).
Uzbekistan Airways: seasonal flights to Namangan (NMA) and Tashkent (TAS).
International flights from Irkutsk
Flights from Irkutsk to China
In China there are several destinations from Irkutsk (7 in total).
Direct flights to Beijing are offered by Air China (Star Alliance).
To Beijing Daxing and Guangzhou, you can fly with S7 Airlines.
All direct flights from Irkutsk to Harbin and Manzhouli are operated by IrAero.
You can fly non-stop from Irkutsk to Sanya with Aeroflot. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
Direct flights to Shanghai are offered by S7 Airlines.
All flights to China
Flights from Irkutsk to Kyrgyzstan
Osh is the only destination in Kyrgyzstan with direct flights from Irkutsk. You can fly non-stop to Osh with Avia Traffic or S7 Airlines.
All flights to Kyrgyzstan
Flights from Irkutsk to Mongolia
In Mongolia, the only destination that has a direct flight from Irkutsk is Ulaanbaatar. Direct flights to Ulaanbaatar are offered by IrAero. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
All flights to Mongolia
Flights from Irkutsk to Thailand
There are 2 destinations in Thailand that have non-stop flights from Irkutsk.
To Bangkok and Phuket, you can fly with Aeroflot and S7 Airlines.
All flights to Thailand
Flights from Irkutsk to Uzbekistan
If you are looking for a direct flight from Irkutsk to Uzbekistan, there are 3 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Fergana are offered by S7 Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
To Namangan and Tashkent, you can fly with Ural Airlines and Uzbekistan Airways.
All flights to Uzbekistan
Flights from Irkutsk to Vietnam
There is 1 destination in Vietnam that has a direct connection from Irkutsk, which is Nha Trang. You can fly non-stop to Nha Trang with Aeroflot or Azur Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
All flights to Vietnam
Domestic flights from Irkutsk
Flights from Irkutsk to Russia
There are lots of domestic flights from Irkutsk (IKT). 37 airports in Russia have direct flights from the airport.
To Blagoveshchensk and Bodaybo, you can fly with IrAero.
You can fly non-stop to Bratsk with S7 Airlines or UTair.
You can fly non-stop to Chara with IrAero or UTair. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Chita with IrAero or S7 Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Irkutsk to Erbogachen with IrAero. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
Direct flights to Gorno-Altaysk are offered by S7 Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Kazan is Nordwind. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Irkutsk to Khabarovsk there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Aeroflot, Aurora, IrAero and S7 Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Kirensk is IrAero. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Krasnoyarsk with Aeroflot or S7 Airlines.
All direct flights from Irkutsk to Kyzyl and Lensk are operated by IrAero.
Non-stop flights to Mirny are offered by Alrosa, IrAero and S7 Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Moscow Domodedovo with S7 Airlines or Ural Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Moscow Sheremetyevo is Aeroflot. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
Direct flights to Neryungri are offered by S7 Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Irkutsk to Nizhneangarsk with IrAero. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
Direct flights to Novosibirsk are offered by S7 Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Olyokminsk is IrAero. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Irkutsk to Omsk with S7 Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Orenburg is IrAero. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
Direct flights to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky are offered by S7 Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Saint Petersburg with Aeroflot or S7 Airlines.
All direct flights from Irkutsk to Samara, Taksimo and Talakan are operated by IrAero.
The only airline with direct flights to Tomsk is UTair. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
To Tyumen and Ufa, you can fly with S7 Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Ulan-Ude with IrAero or S7 Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Ust-Ilimsk is IrAero. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Irkutsk to Ust-Kut with UTair. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in May 2026.
You can fly non-stop to Vladivostok with S7 Airlines or Ural Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Yakutsk with S7 Airlines or Yakutia.
You can fly non-stop to Yekaterinburg with S7 Airlines or Ural Airlines.
Direct flights to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk are offered by S7 Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in September and ends in March.
All flights to Russia
Alternative airports near Irkutsk
There are no alternative airports to Irkutsk (IKT) within a range of 125 miles (200 km).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Irkutsk?
There is 1 airport in Irkutsk: Irkutsk International Airport (IKT).
What is the best airport to fly from Irkutsk?
The most convenient airport to fly from Irkutsk is Irkutsk International Airport (IKT).
How many airlines fly from Irkutsk?
There are 13 airlines flying from Irkutsk to 52 airports around the world, as of May 2026.
Which airlines fly from Irkutsk?
S7 Airlines, IrAero and Aeroflot operate most flights from Irkutsk. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Irkutsk?
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying from Irkutsk.
How many nonstop flights are there from Irkutsk?
There are roughly 1,413 flights departing from Irkutsk every month (or 329 flights each week), to a total of 52 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Irkutsk Airport?
The official name of Irkutsk Airport is Irkutsk International Airport.
What is the airport code of Irkutsk Airport?
The airport code of Irkutsk Airport is IKT.
What are the most popular flights from Irkutsk?
Novosibirsk, Moscow Sheremetyevo and Bodaybo are the 3 most popular routes from Irkutsk. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Irkutsk, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Irkutsk?
| Irkutsk to Novosibirsk | 2h 35m |
| Irkutsk to Moscow Sheremetyevo | 6h 5m |
| Irkutsk to Bodaybo | 2h 30m |
| Irkutsk to Moscow Domodedovo | 6h 15m |
| Irkutsk to Chita | 1h 15m |
