Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency has proposed that Turkish low-cost carrier Corendon Airlines consider opening an accredited representative office in Russia to improve efficiency and service quality. The announcement followed a meeting between Rosaviatsia officials and airline representatives, TASS reported.

“Given the large number of flights, we suggested that the carrier explore the possibility of opening an accredited office in our country. Turkey remains the most popular destination for Russian travelers: every week more than 1,000 flights operate between our countries. We are interested in further developing cooperation and are ready to discuss new formats of partnership in detail with foreign carriers,” said Alexey Buevich, Deputy Head of Rosaviatsia.

The talks also covered the potential launch of flights to Gorno-Altaysk Airport, which began accepting international flights in July 2024.

Corendon Airlines currently operates seven scheduled routes to Russia and recently expanded with charter flights. At the meeting, the sides discussed opportunities to grow the airline’s network and increase frequencies on existing routes between Russia and Turkey.

Rosaviatsia added that the meeting also touched on improving coordination and operational efficiency, particularly during periods of temporary airspace restrictions.

Air travel between Russia and Turkey is governed by a bilateral agreement signed on May 12, 2010, along with subsequent arrangements by aviation authorities. At present, 11 Russian carriers serve 47 routes to Turkey, while five Turkish airlines—including Corendon—operate 28 routes. Between January and June 2024, more than 2.4 million passengers flew with Russian carriers to Turkish destinations.