Vladivostok Air
A former Russian scheduled carrier that linked the Far East with Moscow and key cities across Northeast Asia before ending operations in 2014.
About Vladivostok Air
Vladivostok Air was a Russian scheduled airline whose roots dated to 1932, when civil aviation operations began in the country’s Far East. It subsequently developed from a regional Aeroflot division into an independent carrier during the post-Soviet restructuring of Russian aviation. Aeroflot later acquired a controlling interest, and Vladivostok Air ultimately ceased operating under its own identity in 2014 as services were consolidated into the new Far Eastern carrier Aurora.
The airline’s network was centered on Khabarovsk and Vladivostok, with additional important departures from Moscow, Tokyo and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. It operated 61 routes serving exactly 24 destinations across 6 countries. Domestic links connected the Russian Far East with Moscow, Siberia, Kamchatka, Sakhalin and the Black Sea region, while international services reached major Northeast Asian markets including Japan, China and South Korea.
Aircraft associated with Vladivostok Air included the Airbus A320, Airbus A330-300, Tupolev Tu-204 and Tu-214 family, and Yakovlev Yak-40. The A320 and Tu-204-family aircraft supported many domestic and regional international services, while the larger A330-300 provided capacity for longer or busier sectors. Cabin products varied by aircraft and route, with economy seating throughout the network and premium or business-class accommodation offered on selected mainline services.
Vladivostok Air was not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. Its later ownership relationship with Aeroflot connected it more closely to the Aeroflot group, but travellers should not treat the former airline as an independently operating SkyTeam carrier. Vladivostok Air used a loyalty programme called Lider; because the carrier has ceased operations, the programme is no longer available for earning, redemption or new membership.
Its principal strength was regional connectivity: the airline provided important links across Russia’s geographically remote Far East while also offering direct access to nearby Asian cities. The network included demanding long-distance domestic flying, notably Moscow to Vladivostok, and served communities with limited alternatives. The practical challenge for present-day travellers is that Vladivostok Air no longer operates, so historic schedules, baggage rules and tickets bearing its name should not be confused with current Aurora or Aeroflot services.
Good to know
Flying with Vladivostok Air — what to expect
Airline No Longer Operates
Vladivostok Air ceased operating under its own name in 2014, with Far Eastern services consolidated into Aurora. Current bookings must therefore be made with an active carrier.
Historic Baggage Rules
Baggage allowances varied by cabin, fare and aircraft. Any archived Vladivostok Air allowance should not be assumed to apply to present-day Aeroflot or Aurora flights.
Far East Connections
Khabarovsk and Vladivostok were the airline’s main departure points, supporting connections within the Russian Far East and to Northeast Asia. Travellers planning similar journeys today should compare current schedules at both airports.
Mixed Aircraft Fleet
The airline operated both Airbus and Russian-built aircraft, so cabin layout and comfort could differ considerably between services. Premium accommodation was not uniform across every route or aircraft.
Loyalty Programme Closed
The Lider frequent-flyer programme belonged to the former airline and is no longer active. Travellers should use the programme associated with the current operating carrier.
Network overview
Where Vladivostok Air flies
Vladivostok Air operates 61 routes to 24 destinations across 6 countries, its longest sector reaching Moscow to Vladivostok (6,406 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Vladivostok Air flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Moscow → Vladivostok
6,406 km · SVO → VVO
The longest sector in the Vladivostok Air network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Vladivostok Air
Notable destinations on Vladivostok Air's network.
XFKhabarovskdirectXFVladivostokdirectXFMoscowdirectXFTokyodirectXFYuzhno-SakhalinskdirectXFBeijingdirectXFHarbindirectXFPetropavlovsk-KamchatskydirectXFSeouldirectXFAbakandirectXFSochidirectXFBlagoveshchenskdirectDestination list is indicative of Vladivostok Air's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
Vladivostok Air — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- The airline’s longest route was Moscow to Vladivostok, about 6,406 km nonstop.
- Vladivostok Air’s historical cabin-baggage allowance depended on the fare, cabin and operating rules in effect at the time. Since the airline no longer operates, passengers should follow the current carrier’s published size and weight limits.
- Khabarovsk and Vladivostok were Vladivostok Air’s principal operating hubs, with Khabarovsk having the largest number of departing routes. Moscow, Tokyo and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk were also important departure points.
- The busiest departure points were Khabarovsk, Vladivostok, Moscow, Tokyo and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, in that order by number of routes. These airports anchored its domestic and Northeast Asian network.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. Because Vladivostok Air no longer operates, searches may instead show current airlines serving comparable routes.
- Before ceasing operations, Vladivostok Air served destinations across Russia and Northeast Asia, including Moscow, Khabarovsk, Vladivostok, Tokyo, Beijing, Harbin and Seoul. It no longer operates scheduled flights.
- Vladivostok Air tickets are no longer sold because the carrier ceased operations in 2014. For comparable Far Eastern Russian routes, lower fares are generally easier to find by booking early, comparing nearby dates and avoiding peak holiday periods.
- Vladivostok Air served exactly 24 destinations across 6 countries on a network of 61 routes. These are historical network figures because the airline ceased operations in 2014.