Kazan may get a direct flight to Saudi Arabia as early as 2026.

      The list of potential destinations also includes St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, and Sochi. The launch of a direct flight will significantly simplify logistics and strengthen tourist and business ties. Photo: Ruzaliya KHAKIMULLINA. Go to the Photo Bank KP. International air connectivity from Kazan may receive substantial expansion in the coming years. The national carrier of Oman, Oman Air, plans to open direct flights to the capital of Tatarstan in 2026. This was announced by the Minister of Transport of Russia, Andrey Nikitin, in an interview with TASS. The airline intends not only to increase flights to Moscow but also to reach the largest Russian regional hubs. In addition to Kazan, the list of potential destinations includes St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, and Sochi. Currently, there is no direct air connection between Kazan and Saudi Arabia. Passengers are forced to fly with transfers through Dubai, Istanbul, or Moscow, which increases the total travel time to 11-17 hours. The launch of a direct flight will significantly simplify logistics and strengthen tourist and business ties. Ruzaliya KHAKIMULLINA

      More news about the event:

      Direct flights between Kazan and Saudi Arabia will be launched in 2026. The carrier is Oman Air. Direct flights between Kazan and Saudi Arabia are planned to open this year. 09:45 19.01.2026 TatCenter.ru - Kazan

      Direct flights between Kazan and Saudi Arabia are planned to open in 2026. 16:30 18.01.2026 GTRK Tatarstan - Kazan

      Direct flights between Kazan and Saudi Arabia may appear this year. Direct air communication between Kazan and Saudi Arabia may emerge as early as 2026. 16:28 18.01.2026 TRK Tatarstan-New Century - Kazan

      Direct flights between Kazan and Saudi Arabia may be launched in 2026. Direct air communication between Kazan and Saudi Arabia may be opened in 2026. 15:52 18.01.2026 IA Tatar-inform - Kazan

      Kazan may receive a direct flight to Saudi Arabia as early as 2026. The list of potential destinations also includes St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, and Sochi. The launch of a direct flight will significantly simplify logistics and strengthen tourist and business ties. 15:35 18.01.2026 Komsomolskaya Pravda Kazan - Kazan

      Kazan may receive direct air communication with Saudi Arabia in 2026. Kazan may receive direct air communication with Saudi Arabia as early as 2026. 12:48 18.01.2026 Business Online - Kazan

      Oman Air plans to expand the geography of flights from Saudi Arabia to Kazan. This was reported by the Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation, Andrey Nikitin. Photo: screenshot from the video "Saudi Arabia, 11:10 18.01.2026 Real Time - Kazan

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