Flights to Russia

Etihad Airways, the fastest-growing airline in history, can transport you to Russia in comfort and style.

Famed for its national monuments, stunning palaces and towering mountains, you’re promised an unforgettable experience in the world’s largest country.

Book your flights to Russia with Etihad Airways to experience a service so exquisite that we were named the World’s Leading Airline for four consecutive years at the 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 World Travel Awards. Take our video tour to find out more. 

About Russia

About Russia

Russia is the largest country in the world, covering a total area of 17.1 million square kilometres, which is almost double the size of the United States.

In addition, it’s one of the only countries that has a location in two different continents (Europe and Asia), sharing its land borders with Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Finland, China, Mongolia and others.

With an estimated population of 142.5 million people, Russia has a significant amount of natural resources, such as oil, gas, coal, minerals and timber, which have supported its economic development in recent years. What’s more, the industrial production, retail, construction, agriculture and transport industries are major contributors to the GDP.

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Famed for its warm hospitality, the country has also developed into a fast-growing tourism destination, with world-famous landmarks such as The Kremlin, Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, State Hermitage and Mount Elbrus. Reinforcing the appeal of such attractions, holidays to Russia have become more and more popular. On average, around 22 million people visit the country each year from all corners of the world.

Book your flights to Russia with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, which operates a regular service to Domodedovo International Airport in Moscow. Search our booking engine to find the best prices for flights to Russia and other Etihad Airways destinations, while your local embassy should be contacted for the latest travel advisories, in addition to details on visa and vaccination requirements.

Russia Attractions

Russia Attractions

As the largest country in the world, Russia is packed with different locations to explore, each boasting their own culture, heritage and traditions.

Moscow, for instance, is home to more than 11 million people and serves as the nation’s capital. Tourists often flock to the Red Square in Moscow, which is surrounded by breath-taking landmarks, such as the Kremlin historical complex and colourful St Basil’s Cathedral. Other highlights in the city include the Armoury museum, Bolshoi Theatre, Tretyakov Gallery, GUM shopping centre, Cathedral of the Assumption, and Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts.

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The country’s second-largest city, St. Petersburg, was once the capital and remains an important link between the Baltic Sea and mainland Russia. One of the city’s biggest attractions is the State Hermitage Museum, which has an extensive collection of over three million items, such as paintings, sculptures, archaeological finds and numismatic material, which are showcased in a large complex of six historical buildings. Additional landmarks in St. Petersburg include the Russian Museum, Catherine Palace, Peter and Paul Fortress, Kizhi Island, and the elaborate Peterhof Palace complex.

Other major cities in Russia are Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg and Nizhny Novgorod, which are testament to the country’s multiculturalism, with local contrasts in dialect, cuisine and architecture. Outside of the cities, there is a wealth of natural landscapes for visitors to savour. During the summertime, tourists can relax at the beaches around St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad and the Caspian Sea, while the Ural Mountains create a natural boundary between Europe and Asia, dating back a staggering 250-300 million years.