Yandex.Schedules collects information about flights and available air tickets. Using a search by parameters, it is easy to find only those flights for which you can immediately buy air tickets, or all flights in a direction, at a suitable time and date, for the desired airline and to the desired airport. You can also find out the scheduled departure and arrival times of the flight you need and check whether it is delayed. To see where and when the flight you need arrives, simply enter its number in the “Flight Search” line.

If there is no direct connection in the desired direction or the existing option is inconvenient for you, we will show you how you can get there with transfers, and we can choose the optimal route using different modes of transport - for example, part of the journey by plane and the other by train.

On the main page of the service, in addition to the search form, there is useful information:

• links to go to airport boards;
• links to go to pages with Aeroexpress schedules;
• link to go to the Yandex.Air Tickets service - a service for searching and selecting air tickets.

If you need to buy air tickets, on the Yandex.Air Tickets service you can find favorable prices for both one-way and round-trip air tickets, for direct flights or for flights with transfers.

Read more about using electronic tickets in the section.

How to buy a ticket cheaper?

Despite this, the services of discounters often turn out to be more attractive for passengers who are not burdened with luggage and are ready to fly the route, albeit without the standard level of comfort, but at the same time saving significantly.

Airline special offers - what are they?

Airlines usually give significant discounts:

• in the first months after the opening of a new direction;
• at the end of winter - beginning of spring;
• at the end of summer - beginning of autumn.

Tickets at competitive prices sell out very quickly. To make it more convenient to keep track of promotions and special offers, subscribe to the newsletter of the company you are interested in.

When purchasing air tickets for promotions and special offers, check the terms of purchase, exchange and return.

What should you consider when planning a connecting flight?

In the first case, the airline, when offering a connecting flight, confirms that the specified time should be enough for the transfer. If you are late for the next flight due to the fault of the airline, it is obliged to provide a seat on the next flight without additional payment.

However, in any case, when planning travel with a transfer, it is better to calculate the time it will take you to get off one plane and load onto another.

Firstly, the arrival time indicated on the ticket is the time the plane actually lands, but at least another 10-15 minutes will pass until passengers disembark the plane, arrive at the terminal and, if required, go through customs or border control.

Secondly, the baggage claim process takes about half an hour on average. If you are transferring on a plane of the same airline or an alliance of carriers, you can check your luggage directly from the starting point to the final destination - this will significantly save you time, since you will not have to either receive it at the connecting airport or check it in again there. Although some airlines, especially low-cost ones, even with a single ticket, may oblige you to collect your luggage at the connection and then check it in again. These nuances should be clarified in advance.

Then you need to go to the departure area. As a rule, it is located at the opposite end from the arrivals area to avoid crowding. At very large airports, these zones may even be spread across different terminals, which require additional transport. Therefore, you need to leave about 5-20 minutes more to move from the arrival hall to the departure hall.

Next, you need to arrive for check-in, and it is advisable to do this an hour before departure (at least 45 minutes). If you already have a boarding pass that you received during electronic check-in, you still need to arrive at the lounge 30 minutes before departure time, as boarding will be announced by this time.

In total, the transfer at a relaxed pace will take at least two hours. But it is important to remember that this time does not take into account force majeure circumstances, such as the delay or cancellation of the first plane or delayed luggage. If you buy two separate tickets, neither airline is responsible if you miss your connection - regardless of whose fault it is, you assume all risks.

A flight with a long connection is, of course, more reliable in this regard. Moreover, some people specifically choose options with a very long (and sometimes exotic!) connection: this opens up the opportunity to take a “journey within a journey” and go to the city before the next flight. But you need to take care in advance whether your visa allows you to leave the transit zone, and plan your time so that you can get back to the airport on time. A number of countries provide special transit visas that are issued for 24 or 48 hours, but they must also be obtained in advance. It is worth noting that when flying with a transfer in a country with a strict visa regime, some airlines may require a full-fledged visa rather than a transit visa (for example, when flying through the UK to Schengen countries, the airline may refuse boarding to those who expect to fly within 24 hours). transfer to another flight, having only a Schengen visa). We recommend checking the availability of such nuances with the airline that plans to make such a flight, and also checking with the Timatic set of immigration rules, which guides the border services of all countries.

When planning a connecting flight on your own, do not forget that a visa may also be required when moving from one airport to another in a transit country.

What are charter flights?

Charter flights are booked for a specific number of passengers, so their fares are usually cheaper than regular ones, but they have some features. For example, departure times, flight numbers and airlines may change. Travel documents (itinerary receipt) are issued 1-2 days before departure (regardless of the date of purchase of the ticket). Exchange or return of such tickets is carried out under the conditions determined by the agency.

If you have a choice between charter and regular flights, it is worth remembering the following.

• In the event of a delay due to weather or technical reasons, scheduled flights that were also delayed or are departing as scheduled will be sent first. Charter flights will be sent when the “window” between regular flights is free, and accordingly, the delay time will further increase.


• Sometimes the airline can transfer all the seats to the customer-tour operator for sale; in other cases, only a portion of the seats are given to individual travel agencies (so-called block charters), and the airline sells the rest of the seats itself. At the same time, the difference in ticket prices can be very significant, since the airline sells tickets at regular flight rates, and the tour operator sells “charter” tickets for the same flights. This is the most convenient option for the passenger: the departure date will not be postponed, the risk of delay will not be higher than on regular flights, and such a flight will cost much less.


• Despite the fact that “charter” tickets for close dates are usually much cheaper, when looking for tickets for a distant date, the price of such tickets can be quite comparable to the price of tickets for a regular flight. True, a regular flight in this case can be carried out with a transfer or even several, while a flight on a charter flight will be direct and faster.

Economy class, business class and first class - what is the difference between them?

Economy class, as the name suggests, is the most affordable and therefore more popular than others; most of the space in the cabin is allocated for it. Services and amenities vary by carrier and aircraft type. Often there are three small chairs in a row, sometimes close to each other. The distance between the rows, as a rule, is also modest, and if you have several pieces of hand luggage, placing your legs comfortably between the “picture, basket, cardboard” can be problematic (especially for long-legged passengers). Seats near emergency exits are more convenient in this regard: the row in front of them is usually at a greater distance, and you can freely stretch your legs and, if necessary, stand up. Each chair is equipped with a folding table. On long flights, passengers may be given blankets, earplugs, headphones, and a hygiene kit. Meals depend on the airline, mainly a lunch box with a selection of snacks, possibly with a hot main course. During short-haul flights, soft drinks, tea, and coffee are offered.

Business class is designed for more demanding passengers who prefer to pay extra for comfort and special service. The business class cabin is small, it is located in the front part of the aircraft immediately behind the cockpit and is equipped with wide and comfortable seats with an increased distance between them (80-90 cm). It is separated from economy class by curtains, which provides passengers with a more relaxed and comfortable flight. Business class passengers often have a separate toilet. Passengers are offered a menu close to that of a restaurant; The serving also corresponds to this: porcelain and glassware and metal utensils are used. You can often select the desired type of food on the carrier’s website in advance (for example, vegetarian cuisine, kosher dishes, etc.). In addition, business class passengers are offered soft and alcoholic drinks, cold snacks, and the latest newspapers throughout the flight. And at airports there are separate lounges for such passengers - the so-called lounge, where you can comfortably spend time while waiting for your flight. Also, business class passengers usually have an increased free baggage allowance and hand luggage allowance. And one more important detail: for business class tickets, fines are usually minimal (but it all depends on the specific fare), unlike the situation with economy class.

First class exists, as a rule, only on regular flights, and not on all flights (for example, on transatlantic routes). It is distinguished by the maximum level of comfort (for example, the passenger seat reclines completely and turns into a full-fledged bed; the menu provides a wide selection of dishes and drinks). Moreover, “the highest level” service is provided not only inside the plane, but also at the airport: passengers are given the opportunity to use comfortable waiting rooms, check in as a priority, etc. The price of first class tickets is several times higher than the cost of an economy class flight.

In addition to the above three groups, there are also intermediate options, for example “improved economy”, “premium economy”. Often, such options are a marketing ploy by the airline, designed to make customers flattered by the promised slightly higher level of comfort; in reality, the difference in conditions may be completely insignificant, while the difference in price is very noticeable. However, on long-haul flights, the ability to recline a seat, for example, will seem worth the extra charge to many. It is best to clarify all the nuances with the airline - and, if in doubt, devote a little time to studying the reviews.

How to buy a ticket if you don’t have your passport on hand?

At the same time, when purchasing tickets for foreign flights using an old passport, keep in mind that some airlines are extremely sensitive to any discrepancies in the spelling of first and last names. Strictly speaking, the last name and first name of each passenger must be entered on the ticket in exact accordance with the spelling in the document used for the flight. Some airlines allow up to three spelling inaccuracies, some - none. Therefore, if upon receipt of a new passport you find discrepancies with the previous spelling of your last name and first name, you must first contact the airline and find out if there will be problems during registration.

Which seats on the plane are more comfortable? How to get them?

Tall passengers will like the seats near the emergency exits: the row in front of them is usually dismantled to free up space.

A common “inconvenience zone” on airplanes is the rows in front of emergency exits: for safety reasons, the backrests do not recline. Sometimes it also happens that the backrests do not recline even in the last row.

And, of course, it’s more comfortable to sit still. But tickets for such places are significantly more expensive.

In order to take more advantageous seats, you need to familiarize yourself with the location of the seats on the plane, come to flight check-in or go through.

Are there special rules for expectant mothers?

How to buy a plane ticket for a child?

On the plane, parents with infants may be offered a cradle-lullaby, and they will be allowed to carry baby food in the cabin.

Older children - from 2 to 12 years old - travel at a special child rate. Since such a child already occupies a separate seat on board the plane, the discount for this category of passengers is much smaller and not all airlines provide it. On the Yandex.Air Tickets service, it is possible to indicate what age category a child will fly with an adult, and select the appropriate option from the service’s partners. On ticket sales sites they usually write this: “number of infants” (0-2 years) and “number of children” (2-12 years).

How to transport animals on an airplane?

When planning a trip with animals, check with the airline's help desk for all possible details.

Before the flight

What documents are required for the flight?

Most countries require a visa, but there are a number of countries (the most popular among tourists) for which visas can be obtained directly at the airport upon arrival. Also, citizens of the Russian Federation can enter a number of countries visa-free. More detailed information on this issue should be obtained from the embassies and consulates of the countries to which you are planning to travel. By the way, check to see if you will need a transit visa if you fly: it also needs to be issued in advance.

What is electronic registration?

The advantages of electronic registration are obvious:

• Internet check-in begins 24 or 48 hours before departure, and you can complete the check-in procedure at a time convenient for you;
• no need to arrive at the airport in advance and waste time waiting in a long line for registration;
• By issuing your boarding pass in advance, you have the opportunity to be one of the first to choose the most comfortable seats in the aircraft cabin;
• If you forget or lose your printed boarding pass at home, you can easily get a duplicate, which will be printed directly at the airport.

Exchange, return of ticket

How to exchange or return a ticket?

• If you need to reissue a ticket for another date or time of flight, first of all you need to call the representative office of the airline whose ticket you want to exchange as soon as possible. Many airlines provide this service over the phone or over the Internet, so you may be able to exchange your ticket quite quickly and even for free.


• Airline ticket exchanges or refunds are often subject to airline-provided deductions. Moreover, not every air ticket can be exchanged or returned. Typically, the tightest restrictions are placed on the cheapest tickets (for example, tickets sold during sales). More expensive or higher class tickets can be exchanged with less penalties. Before purchasing an air ticket, you should carefully read the terms and conditions for its return. If you are not entirely sure that you will fly on these dates, it makes sense to choose air tickets with more flexible return and exchange conditions.


• In some cases, exchanging an air ticket can be even more expensive than returning and buying a new one. So before making your final decision, it’s a good idea to compare all the available options.

Is it possible to get a refund for a ticket if the plane has already departed?

Some airlines also regard late check-in as a no-show for the flight. Therefore, even if there is time left before departure, but registration has already ended, you may be refused a refund. At the same time, other airlines meet passengers halfway and are ready to return the cost of an unused ticket, retaining a certain percentage. Generally, the higher the ticket fare, the more likely it is that the ticket can be returned. In general, each airline has its own rules in this regard.

In an Aeroport

How long before departure should I arrive at the airport?

Typically, check-in for domestic flights begins 1.5-2 hours before departure and ends 40-45 minutes; for international - starts in 2-3 hours and ends in 1.5 hours. In general, these are the time frames that should be adhered to. However, for flights of some airlines you can register in advance (on the Internet, at Paveletsky Station in Moscow, etc.), while for flights of other airlines check-in may end half an hour before departure. We recommend that you find out this information on the website or by calling the airline you are flying with.

If there are “complicating factors”, such as passport and customs formalities, a large amount of luggage, non-standard cargo, rush hour at the airport (it usually starts at 16:00), etc., it is advisable to arrive at the airport a little earlier.

If you are traveling with a group and it is important for you to fly in adjacent seats, it is better to arrive at the beginning of check-in - otherwise you risk getting seats left at different ends of the cabin. It is also worth being at the front of the check-in line if you want to be able to choose the most comfortable seats in the cabin.

If you have passed, then you can arrive at the airport later, calculating the time only for checking in your luggage (if any) and for boarding.

What stages of inspection do you need to go through at the airport?

For international flights, there is also customs control before check-in, and passport and visa control after it. In the arrival area, accordingly, it’s the other way around: passport control is carried out first, and then (after baggage has been received) customs control.

In addition, at many airport terminals you must go through simplified controls when entering the terminal.

What can't be carried on an airplane?

There are also a number of general baggage rules that are accepted by most airlines around the world. Thus, the following cannot be carried on board an airplane, either in hand luggage or checked baggage: explosives; explosive means and objects stuffed with them; compressed and liquefied gases; flammable liquids; flammable solids; oxidizing substances and organic peroxides; toxic substances; radioactive materials; caustic and corrosive substances; poisonous and poisonous substances; weapon.

In luggage, subject to the required conditions, as a rule, you can carry the following items and substances: crossbows, spearguns, checkers, sabers, cutlasses, scimitars, broadswords, swords, rapiers, bayonets, daggers, knives: hunting, knives with ejectable blades , with locking locks, simulators of any type of weapon; household knives (scissors) with a blade length over 60 mm; alcoholic drinks containing more than 24%, but not more than 70% alcohol by volume in containers with a capacity of no more than 5 liters, in containers intended for retail trade - no more than 5 liters per passenger; liquids and alcoholic drinks with an alcohol content by volume of no more than 24%; aerosols intended for use for sports or household purposes, the release valves of the cans are protected by caps from spontaneous release of the contents in containers with a capacity of no more than 0.5 kg or 500 ml - no more than 2 kg or 2 liters per passenger.

In the hand luggage of one passenger, you can carry liquids packed in containers with a capacity of no more than 100 ml and a total volume of no more than 1 liter. Liquids in containers with a capacity of more than 100 ml are not accepted for carriage on board an aircraft, even if the container is only partially filled. This includes liquids, gels and aerosols that are classified as non-hazardous, including toothpaste, creams, shaving foam, etc. They must be packaged in a securely closing transparent plastic bag. The exception is medicines and baby food, which are necessary directly during the flight.

Liquids purchased from duty-free shops at the airport or on board an aircraft must be packed in a bag; There must be proof that the purchase was made at airport duty-free shops or on board the aircraft on the day(s) of travel (receipt from a duty-free shop).

Different airlines have different reactions to attempts to carry manicure equipment (scissors, files, tongs), penknives, aerosol cans, and food in hand luggage.

The airport administration and the airline have the right to decide to introduce additional measures to ensure aviation security.

Why are planes often delayed?

It may also not have available aircraft to replace the aircraft if a problem is discovered during the pre-flight inspection, in which case the flight delay could become significant.

Being registered airlines, they always have only an approximate departure schedule, so for them being late is more the norm than the exception.

It is also important to know that a number of airports initially have a high percentage of delays due to climatic conditions.

What to do if your flight is delayed or cancelled?

If you need to travel urgently and the reason for the delay of your flight is not due to weather conditions, ask your airline representative about the possibility of taking another flight to the desired destination of the same airline. The airline is obliged to provide you with free seats at no extra charge at the earliest opportunity.

If the delay is caused by the airline and it is more than two hours, you can count on a voucher that provides meals at the airport, and in the case of a longer delay, hotel accommodation and meals for the entire duration of the delay. In a number of countries, including Russia and the European Union, these standards are established by law. If the airline does not provide you with a hotel room or meals, keep all receipts for meals, hotel rooms, and taxis to and from the airport—the airline must later reimburse you for these expenses upon your claim. To do this, do not forget to request documentary evidence of the fact of the flight delay (give you a certificate of delay or put a note about the delay on the ticket). Such obligations apply to both regular and scheduled flights.

Is it possible to spend the night at the airport?

But most often it is possible to spend the night at the airport. Overnight flights are usually cheaper and are popular mainly among young people: there are even discussions on the Internet about convenient and inconvenient airports for an overnight stay.

But for those who prefer more comfortable flights, it is, of course, better to choose non-stop flights. The filter settings of the Yandex.Air Tickets service will help with this.