Non-stop flights to Elista (ESL)
Elista Airport is a small airport in Russia. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 5 domestic flights to Elista.
Elista is mainly known for being an unusual, remarkable place and sightseeing & culture.
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All direct flights to Elista Airlines flying to Elista Intercontinental flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 54 flights arriving at Elista Airport, which are 14 flights per week or 2 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Elista are routes from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) in Russia and Saint Petersburg (LED), also in Russia. These two routes together are operated 43 times this month, and make up for 80% of all monthly arrivals at Elista Airport.
The longest flight to Elista ESL is departing from Saint Petersburg (LED). This non-stop flight takes around 2 hours and 45 minutes and covers a distance of 1,091 miles (1,756 km).
List of all direct flights to Elista
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Elista, ordered by popularity.





Airlines flying to Elista
Currently, there are 2 airlines that fly to Elista. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all ESL flights:
Intercontinental flights to Elista
The only intercontinental flights to Elista Airport (ESL) are from the Middle-East, as of March 2021.
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Elista
UTair is currently the only airline flying non-stop from the Middle-East to Elista. They fly seasonal from Mineralnye Vody (MRV).
International flights to Elista
Currently there are no international flights to Elista. The only flights to Elista are domestic flights within Russia. To get to Elista from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Saint Petersburg or Moscow Vnukovo.
Domestic flights to Elista
Flights from Russia to Elista

There are 5 airports in Russia that have non-stop domestic flights to Elista.
From Mineralnye Vody, direct flights are offered by UTair. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Moscow Vnukovo, the only airline with direct flights is Azimuth. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Rostov, you can fly non-stop to Elista with UTair. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Saint Petersburg, the only airline with direct flights is Azimuth. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in March 2021.
From Sochi, direct flights are offered by UTair. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in September.
Alternative airports near Elista
Unfortunately, there are no alternative airports to Elista (ESL) within a range of 125 miles (200 km).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Elista?
There is 1 airport in Elista: Elista Airport (ESL).
What is the best airport to fly into Elista?
The most convenient airport to fly into Elista is Elista Airport (ESL).
How many airlines fly to Elista?
There are 2 airlines flying to Elista from 5 airports around the world, as of March 2021.
Which airlines fly to Elista?
UTair and Azimuth are the only airlines flying to Elista.
Which alliances are flying to Elista?
There are no alliances flying to Elista at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Elista?
There are roughly 54 flights arriving at Elista every month (or 14 flights each week), from a total of 5 airports - all within Russia.
What is the official name of Elista Airport?
The official name of Elista Airport is Elista Airport.
What is the airport code of Elista Airport?
The airport code of Elista Airport is ESL.
What are the most popular flights to Elista?
Moscow Vnukovo, Saint Petersburg and Mineralnye Vody are the 3 most popular routes to Elista. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Elista, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Elista?
Moscow Vnukovo to Elista | 2h |
Saint Petersburg to Elista | 2h 45m |
Mineralnye Vody to Elista | 1h |
Rostov to Elista | 1h |
Sochi to Elista | 1h 30m |