AZUR Air
A Russian leisure airline operating scheduled charter flights from Moscow and regional cities, primarily to international holiday destinations with an all-Boeing fleet.
About AZUR Air
AZUR Air is a Russian leisure airline established under its present identity in 2014, following the restructuring of regional carrier Katekavia. It operates under IATA code ZF and ICAO code AZV and is associated with the Anex tourism group. Despite conflicting legacy details sometimes found in travel databases, it is unrelated to the former Greek carrier Athens Airways.
Moscow Vnukovo Airport is AZUR Air’s principal operating base, although flights also depart from numerous regional Russian cities. Its network is designed around leisure demand and tour-operator programmes rather than a fixed year-round timetable. Turkey, Egypt, Thailand, the Maldives and other resort markets have featured prominently, with routes and departure airports changing between summer and winter seasons.
The airline operates an all-Boeing fleet drawn from the 737-800, 757-200, 767-300ER and 777-300ER families. These aircraft allow it to serve short Mediterranean sectors as well as long-haul holiday routes to Asia and the Indian Ocean. Most services have a high-density economy layout, while extra-legroom seating, upgraded meals or premium arrangements may be available on selected aircraft and packages.
AZUR Air is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. It does not advertise a conventional frequent-flyer programme offering redeemable miles and elite tiers. Tickets are frequently distributed through tour operators as part of package holidays, although flight-only inventory and optional services may be available through the airline or authorised travel sellers.
A useful strength is the availability of nonstop holiday flights from regional Russian airports, potentially avoiding a connection in Moscow. The principal challenge is that schedules can be highly seasonal and may be adjusted with tour demand, operating restrictions or destination requirements. Travellers should therefore confirm the operating airport, baggage entitlement and included services from their own booking documents shortly before departure.
Good to know
Flying with AZUR Air — what to expect
Seasonal Flight Schedules
AZUR Air’s leisure network changes substantially by season and tour-operator demand. Recheck your departure airport and schedule before travelling.
Package Baggage Rules
Baggage entitlement may depend on the fare, tour package, route and aircraft. Use the allowance printed on your ticket or voucher rather than assuming every AZUR Air booking includes the same amount.
Mostly Economy Cabins
Most aircraft use leisure-oriented economy configurations. Seat selection and seats with additional space may be offered for a fee, subject to aircraft availability.
Regional Departures
The airline operates selected international holiday flights from regional Russian cities as well as Moscow. These services can be convenient but may run only during part of the year.
Check-in Documents
Passengers travelling on tour-operator bookings should carry the airline ticket or itinerary supplied with their holiday documents. International entry requirements remain the traveller’s responsibility.
No Mileage Programme
AZUR Air does not advertise a conventional frequent-flyer scheme. Travellers should evaluate optional services directly rather than expecting alliance status benefits or mileage credit.
Route network
Popular routes operated by AZUR Air
Notable destinations on AZUR Air's network.
ZFMoscowdirectZFSaint PetersburgdirectZFAntalyadirectZFBodrumdirectZFDalamandirectZFHurghadadirectZFSharm El SheikhdirectZFPhuketdirectZFMalédirectDestination list is indicative of AZUR Air's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
AZUR Air — frequently asked questions
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8 common questions
- AZUR Air’s primary operating base is Moscow Vnukovo Airport. It also operates seasonal leisure flights from many regional Russian airports.
- AZUR Air primarily links Russia with international holiday markets, including resorts in Turkey, Egypt, Thailand and the Maldives. Destinations vary according to the season and tour-operator programme.
- Prices are often lower outside peak school-holiday periods and at the edges of a resort’s main season. Because many seats are sold through tour operators, compare both flight-only fares and complete holiday packages.
- Long-haul services between Russia and Southeast Asian resorts, particularly routes to Phuket, are generally among AZUR Air’s longest operations. The precise longest route can change as seasonal programmes are revised.
- AZUR Air does not maintain a single stable destination count because its charter-oriented network changes throughout the year. Consult the airline’s current flight map or your tour operator for the relevant travel period.
- Cabin-baggage limits can depend on the fare and booking arrangement. Check the allowance and permitted dimensions shown in your ticket, tour voucher or the airline’s current baggage rules before departure.
- Moscow Vnukovo is the airline’s main departure airport. Saint Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk and other regional Russian airports also support seasonal programmes.
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