Non-stop flights to Chelyabinsk (CEK)
Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport is a medium sized airport in Russia. It is an international airport. In total there are 23 airports around the world that have direct flights to Chelyabinsk, spread around 23 cities in 9 countries. Currently, there are 13 domestic flights to Chelyabinsk.
Chelyabinsk is mainly known for sightseeing & culture.
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All direct flights to Chelyabinsk Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Chelyabinsk Best time to visit Chelyabinsk Long-Haul Flights Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 431 flights arriving at Chelyabinsk Airport, which are 98 flights per week or 14 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Chelyabinsk are routes from Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO) in Russia and Saint Petersburg (LED), also in Russia. These two routes together are operated 225 times this month, and make up for 52% of all monthly arrivals at Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport.
The longest flight to Chelyabinsk CEK is departing from Nha Trang (CXR). This non-stop flight takes around 9 hours and 20 minutes and covers a distance of 3,932 miles (6,328 km).
List of all direct flights to Chelyabinsk
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Chelyabinsk, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Chelyabinsk.
Airlines flying to Chelyabinsk
Currently, there are 16 airlines that fly to Chelyabinsk. Most flights to Chelyabinsk are operated by Aeroflot, as they connect 6 airports to CEK. That’s around 2 times as much as Ural Airlines, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Chelyabinsk. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most CEK flights:
What is the best time to visit Chelyabinsk?
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental
Warm Continental destinations such as Chelyabinsk enjoy summer temperatures that fluctuate between 20°C and 28°C (68°F to 82°F), with some heatwaves leading to even hotter days. Winters are mostly cold and snowy, with average temperatures ranging from -5°C to 0°C (23°F to 32°F). Travelers can enjoy the vibrant autumn scenery, ski during the winter season, or enjoy the comfortable to warm summer months.
If you're planning a trip to Chelyabinsk, the best time to visit is from late spring through the end of summer, when the weather is pleasantly warm from May to August. Winters can be quite cold, with frost occurring almost every month from November to March and regular snowfall. This makes the mountainous regions perfect for winter sports, offering great opportunities for a winter getaway as well!
Long-Haul Flights to Chelyabinsk
Explore all long-haul flights to Chelyabinsk with a flight duration of more than 7 hours.
Business class flights to Chelyabinsk
There are 8 airports that have flights to Chelyabinsk in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to CEK are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Chelyabinsk
There are intercontinental flights to Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport (CEK) from Africa, the Middle-East, South-Eastern Asia and Central Asia, as of April 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Africa to Chelyabinsk
Aeroflot: seasonal flights from Hurghada (HRG) and Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH).
Air Cairo: seasonal flights from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH).
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Chelyabinsk
IrAero: seasonal flights from Baku (GYD).
Red Wings: seasonal flights from Yerevan (EVN).
Southwind Airlines: seasonal flights from Antalya (AYT).
Non-stop flights from South-East Asia to Chelyabinsk
Azur Air is currently the only airline flying non-stop from South-Eastern Asia to Chelyabinsk. They fly seasonal from Phuket (HKT) and Nha Trang (CXR).
Non-stop flights from Central Asia to Chelyabinsk
Ural Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Central Asia to Chelyabinsk. They fly seasonal from Osh (OSS) and Dushanbe (DYU).
International flights to Chelyabinsk
Flights from Armenia to Chelyabinsk
Yerevan is the only city in Armenia with direct flights to Chelyabinsk. From Yerevan, direct flights are offered by Red Wings. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Armenia
Flights from Azerbaijan to Chelyabinsk
In Azerbaijan, the only airport that has a direct connection to Chelyabinsk is Baku. From Baku, direct flights are offered by IrAero. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in September.
All flights from Azerbaijan
Flights from Belarus to Chelyabinsk
There is 1 airport in Belarus that has a direct connection to Chelyabinsk, which is Minsk. From Minsk, direct flights are offered by Red Wings. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Belarus
Flights from Egypt to Chelyabinsk
There are 2 airports in Egypt that have non-stop flights to Chelyabinsk.
From Hurghada, direct flights are offered by Aeroflot. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Sharm el-Sheikh, you can fly non-stop with Aeroflot or Air Cairo. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Egypt
Flights from Kyrgyzstan to Chelyabinsk
In Kyrgyzstan, the only airport that has a direct connection to Chelyabinsk is Osh. From Osh, direct flights are offered by Ural Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Kyrgyzstan
Flights from Tajikistan to Chelyabinsk
Dushanbe is the only city in Tajikistan with direct flights to Chelyabinsk. From Dushanbe, direct flights are offered by Ural Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Tajikistan
Flights from Thailand to Chelyabinsk
There is 1 airport in Thailand that has a direct connection to Chelyabinsk, which is Phuket. From Phuket, direct flights are offered by Azur Air. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
All flights from Thailand
Flights from Turkey to Chelyabinsk
Antalya is the only city in Turkey with direct flights to Chelyabinsk. From Antalya, direct flights are offered by Southwind Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Turkey
Flights from Vietnam to Chelyabinsk
In Vietnam, the only airport that has a direct connection to Chelyabinsk is Nha Trang. From Nha Trang, direct flights are offered by Azur Air. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
All flights from Vietnam
Domestic flights to Chelyabinsk
Flights from Russia to Chelyabinsk
There are lots of domestic flights to Chelyabinsk (CEK). 13 airports in Russia have direct flights to the airport.
From Kaliningrad, direct flights are offered by Nordavia. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
From Khanty-Mansiysk, the only airline with direct flights is RusLine. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Krasnodar, you can fly non-stop with NordStar or Ural Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Krasnoyarsk, the only airline with direct flights is Aeroflot. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Makhachkala, direct flights are offered by Nordwind. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in September.
From Mineralnye Vody, you can fly non-stop to Chelyabinsk with Azimuth. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Moscow Sheremetyevo, direct flights are offered by Aeroflot. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Nizhny Novgorod, the only airline with direct flights is UVT Aero. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
From Norilsk, you can fly non-stop to Chelyabinsk with NordStar. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Novosibirsk, the only airline with direct flights is S7 Airlines.
From Saint Petersburg, you can fly non-stop with Aeroflot or Nordavia. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Sochi, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Chelyabinsk, which are Aeroflot, Ikar, Nordwind and Ural Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Surgut, direct flights are offered by UTair. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Russia
Alternative airports near Chelyabinsk
Flying to an alternative airport near Chelyabinsk could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. The only alternative airport to Chelyabinsk (CEK) within a range of 125 miles (200 km) is Yekaterinburg (SVX).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Chelyabinsk?
There is 1 airport in Chelyabinsk: Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport (CEK).
What is the best airport to fly into Chelyabinsk?
The most convenient airport to fly into Chelyabinsk is Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport (CEK).
How many airlines fly to Chelyabinsk?
There are 16 airlines flying to Chelyabinsk from 23 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Chelyabinsk?
Aeroflot, Ural Airlines and Azur Air operate most flights to Chelyabinsk. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Chelyabinsk?
There are no alliances flying to Chelyabinsk at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Chelyabinsk?
There are roughly 431 flights arriving at Chelyabinsk every month (or 98 flights each week), from a total of 23 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Chelyabinsk Airport?
The official name of Chelyabinsk Airport is Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport.
What is the airport code of Chelyabinsk Airport?
The airport code of Chelyabinsk Airport is CEK.
What are the most popular flights to Chelyabinsk?
Moscow Sheremetyevo, Saint Petersburg and Novosibirsk are the 3 most popular routes to Chelyabinsk. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Chelyabinsk, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Chelyabinsk?
| Moscow Sheremetyevo to Chelyabinsk | 2h 35m |
| Saint Petersburg to Chelyabinsk | 3h 5m |
| Novosibirsk to Chelyabinsk | 2h 5m |
| Sochi to Chelyabinsk | 3h 50m |
| Mineralnye Vody to Chelyabinsk | 3h 25m |
