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Russia and North Korea Open Direct Flight Link Between Moscow and Pyongyang

The monthly eight-hour Moscow–Pyongyang route underscores Russia’s post-sanctions rerouting, cementing deepening bilateral cooperation.

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Russland und Nordkorea haben eine direkte Flugverbindung zwischen Moskau und Pjöngjang eingerichtet. Die erste Maschine in die nordkoreanische Hauptstadt soll nach Angaben der privaten russischen Fluggesellschaft Nordwind Airlines am Abend in Moskau abheben.

Overview

  • Nordwind Airlines operated the first direct Moscow–Pyongyang flight on July 27, departing Sheremetyevo Airport and arriving in Pyongyang after eight hours.
  • The route will initially run once monthly, according to the Russian Transport Ministry.
  • Single fares are set at roughly 45,000 rubles (€480), offering one of the few foreign destinations available to Russian travelers following EU sanctions.
  • The new service builds on Nordwind’s pivot from European holiday routes to alternative markets as North Korea seeks to enhance its limited tourism appeal.
  • Observers link the aviation link to deepening Russo–North Korean ties, which include a mutual defense pact and reported North Korean arms and troop support for Russia’s operations in Ukraine.