Russia's flagship carrier connecting the world.
Founded
1923
Headquarters
Moscow, Russia
Alliance
SkyTeam
Aeroflot Russian Airlines is the national carrier of Russia and one of the oldest airlines in the world, tracing its origins to 1923. It operates an extensive domestic and international network, serving destinations across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and beyond from its primary hub at Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow.
The airline has modernized significantly since the Soviet era, building one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets among major carriers. It became a member of the SkyTeam global airline alliance in 2006, strengthening its international connectivity and codeshare partnerships.
Following Western sanctions imposed in 2022 in response to the invasion of Ukraine, Aeroflot faced severe restrictions on international operations, losing access to airspace and aircraft leasing from Western companies. The airline significantly curtailed its international network and shifted focus toward domestic routes and destinations in friendly countries.
Hubs & network
Aeroflot's primary hub is Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) in Moscow.
Fleet
Aeroflot operates a mix of Airbus A320-family, Airbus A330, Boeing 737, Boeing 777 aircraft, supplemented increasingly by Russian-built Sukhoi Superjet 100s following sanctions limiting access to Western jets.
Notable facts
- ›Aeroflot is one of the oldest continuously operating airlines in the world, founded in 1923.
- ›It was the sole airline of the Soviet Union and at its peak was the world's largest airline by passengers carried.
- ›Aeroflot joined the SkyTeam airline alliance in 2006.
- ›Western sanctions in 2022 led to the grounding or loss of many leased Western aircraft and a sharp reduction in international routes.
- ›The airline is majority state-owned, with the Russian government holding a controlling stake.
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