The report outlines Pobeda, the low-cost carrier, moving forward with a plan to launch flights on the Moscow to Samarkand route starting April 21, 2023. The announcement signals Pobeda’s continued expansion in the regional and international network, aiming to offer more affordable travel options for passengers connecting Russia with Central Asia. The new schedule will feature two weekly departures from Moscow to Samarkand, taking place on Thursdays and Sundays. Return services are scheduled twice weekly as well, with trips returning on Mondays and Fridays. This cadence helps create a steady travel pattern for both business and leisure passengers looking to make weekend trips or midweek getaways between these key cities.
Earlier reporting indicated Pobeda intends to begin regular service to Antalya, Turkey from several Russian cities. Beginning on June 1, Pobeda plans to operate nonstop flights to Antalya from Vladikavkaz, Volgograd, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Makhachkala, Perm, and Chelyabinsk. The airline has laid out a mix of weekly frequencies depending on the origin city: from Chelyabinsk, Yekaterinburg, Volgograd and Vladikavkaz, twice weekly flights are planned; from Perm and Makhachkala the service will be available three times per week; and from Kazan the service will run four times weekly. This schedule positions Antalya as a strong leisure destination that complements Pobeda’s strategy of connecting regional hubs with affordable nonstop options.
Currently Pobeda operates direct Moscow to Antalya services, highlighting the airline’s focus on popular sun-and-sea routes that appeal to price-conscious travelers. In a separate development, Pobeda began ticket sales from Volgograd to Istanbul on February 1. The new Volgograd–Istanbul route is slated to begin on March 8 and will operate twice weekly, with flights on Wednesdays and Saturdays. These Istanbul-bound services underscore Pobeda’s continued push to expand into major Turkish gateways, further integrating the airline’s network across Europe and Asia.
Additional route ambitions were announced, including plans to establish flights from Moscow to Dalaman and Bodrum in Turkey, as well as from Makhachkala and Kazan to Istanbul. Earlier communications also confirmed the launch of the Vladikavkaz to Istanbul route, signaling a broader strategy to improve regional accessibility and offer more low-cost choices for travelers flying between Russia and Turkey, plus enhancing connections through Istanbul as a central hub. The overall objective remains to provide reliable, economical travel options that connect a diverse set of Russian cities with popular international destinations, while maintaining a straightforward, no-fruss approach to jet fuel costs, seat availability, and ticket pricing that appeals to travelers seeking value without sacrificing convenience. [Source: Pobeda press release]