Sochi International Airport– AER Sochi
Sochi International Airport is an international airport situated in Adler District, in Kransodar Krai in Russia. It has IATA airport code of AER and is one of Russia’s biggest airports with nearly 5.2 million boarded passengers yearly. The airport is owned by Basel Aero but is being operated by JSC “Sochi International Airport”. In 2013, Sochi International Airport was given the prestigious award as the Best Regional Airport by the Development of Russia and CIS Airports that took place in Adam Smith Conference.
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Sochi International Airport has two asphalt runways and with plans of extending by 300 meters up to Mzymta River to accommodate the growing numbers of passenger flights. The airport complex can handle more than 750 passengers every hour or a total of 2,500 every day. It has undergone major renovation to prepare for the huge volume of athletes for the 2014 Winter Olympics. The airport’s commercial flights are being served by 29 airline companies to nearly 50 destinations. Sochi International Airport also caters the aviation requirements of its nearby cities of Baranovka, Chvizhepse and Golovinka.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Amosov’s House Hotel is the nearest hotel from Sochi International Airport that offers the most convenient overnight stay after long hours of travel. Citrus Hotel and Radisson Collection Paradise Resort and Spa, Sochi are also an excellent choice to stay when visiting this region
Krasnodar International Airport (KRR) is the nearest international airport from Sochi International Airport that also caters the aviation needs of Kransodar, Russia.
