Published on: 2026-11-06
Source: Nordwind Airlines –
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On November 3, 2026, the airline Nordwind and Kazan International Airport named after Gabdulla Tukay celebrate the 15th anniversary of their strategic partnership. Exactly 15 years ago, in 2011, the carrier’s first flight was operated from the capital of Tatarstan — a charter flight to the popular Thai resort of Phuket.
Over the past decade and a half, cooperation has gone far beyond tourist programs. Today, Kazan is one of the key base airports for Nordwind Airlines – the airline connects the capital of Tatarstan with more than 25 cities in Russia and neighboring countries. In turn, the share of transfer passengers on some routes through the local hub reaches 40%, and the regional network (flights bypassing Moscow) accounts for 90% of the total volume.
“Kazan has become for us not just a point of departure, but a full-fledged transit hub connecting Siberia, the Far East, and the Volga region with the south of Russia and the CIS countries,” noted Anton Mattis, Deputy General Director – Commercial Director of Nordwind.
Throughout its history of operations from Kazan airport, the airline has transported millions of passengers. In 2024, the figure exceeded 1.40 million people, and in 2025 it approached the mark of 1.5 million travelers. The partners’ plans include further expanding the regular flight program and developing a year-round regional network.
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