Flight delays persist at Sochi and Gelendzhik airports.
Sochi International Airport and Gelendzhik Airport experienced flight delays on August 14, 2023, due to a drone attack in Russia's Krasnodar region earlier in the month. The attack disrupted airport operations and caused widespread flight rescheduling.
At Sochi International Airport, a Ural Airlines flight (U6 221) was delayed by 15 minutes, departing at 08:25 MSK instead of the scheduled 08:10 MSK. In total, the drone attack led to at least 55 flights being rescheduled, affecting both domestic flights from major Russian cities such as Moscow, Perm, Surgut, and Yekaterinburg, and international flights to destinations including Antalya, Türkiye, and Sharjah, UAE.
Gelendzhik Airport also experienced delays as part of the wider travel disruptions in the Krasnodar region. However, specific flight delay times at Gelendzhik on August 14 were not detailed in the sources. Adverse weather conditions noted in early August also contributed to delays at airports in the region, including Adler-Sochi, which reported 14 delays and 1 cancellation around the same period.
In summary, the flight delays at Sochi and Gelendzhik Airports on August 14, 2023, were primarily due to a drone attack in Russia's Krasnodar region, which restricted airport operations and triggered safety measures, limiting takeoffs and landings. The delay times for specific flights were not provided for Gelendzhik, but an example flight from Sochi (U6 221) had a 15-minute delay. The affected destinations included domestic cities (Moscow, Perm, Surgut, Yekaterinburg) and international locations (Antalya, Sharjah). Weather disruptions also contributed to delays in the region during early August.
No detailed specific delay times for Gelendzhik on August 14 were found in the sources. It is not stated if there are any flight delays at any other airports. The reasons for these flight delays were not mentioned in the text. The municipal TV channel in Krasnodar has announced the opening date of Sochi Airport, citing an astrologer's comment.
The delay at Gelendzhik Airport on August 14, 2023, was part of the wider travel disruptions caused by the drone attack in Russia's Krasnodar region. Similarly, the lifestyle of travelers was affected, as they had to deal with rescheduled flights due to the attack, including flights to Antalya, Türkiye, and Sharjah, UAE. Additionally, adverse weather conditions in early August also contributed to flight delays at Adler-Sochi Airport, impacting their lifestyle.
