Airport operations in Sochi resume following a three-day hiatus
In a recent development, the press service of Sochi Airport has reported that all previously imposed restrictions have been lifted, effective from August 10, 2025. This comes after a brief period of restrictions due to security concerns following drone attacks in the southern Russian region, including Sochi and nearby areas.
The drone attacks, which occurred on August 8, 2025, triggered air raid alerts, evacuation measures, and operational disruptions at airports as air defense systems actively engaged potential threats. The restrictions were aimed at ensuring the safety of flights amid these aerial security threats.
Gelendzhik Airport, another major hub in the region, also imposed restrictions on the same day. However, these restrictions did not affect the schedule of flights at Sochi Airport. The Federal Air Transport Agency confirmed the lifting of these restrictions at Gelendzhik Airport, with S7 Airlines operating the first landing after the suspension.
As a result, Sochi Airport is now operating normally, handling and sending off over 54,000 passengers in a day. It is expected that over 400 flights will be scheduled for August 10, including 210 departures and 200 arrivals.
It is important to note that some flights may have slight changes in their schedule due to existing restrictions in other Russian airports. The specific nature or reasons for the restrictions at Gelendzhik Airport were not specified in the provided information.
The source for this information about the restrictions at Gelendzhik Airport is "Live Kuban". At this time, it is unclear if the restrictions at Gelendzhik Airport will impact other airports in Russia, affect the normal operations of the airport, or influence the number of passengers or flights like at Sochi Airport.
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