How to search for flights not going through Russian airspace?
My flight from Europe to Japan with stop-over in Finland (Helsinki) was cancelled as it went through Russian air space, and no alternative was given.
As far as I know most other flights from London/Paris/Frankfurt also usually fly the northern route through Russian air space.
I am now looking for a different route, southbound, for example with stop-over in Bangkok, or Singapore or United Arab Emirates, or other, doesn't really matter.
How do I best approach such a search that avoids Russian air space?
Best Answer
It looks like the middle eastern carriers are a good bet at the moment. Etihad, Emirates, Qatar, etc.
A few more options:
- Thai airways through BKK is another option, but a fair bit of a detour.
- Turkish through Istanbul. Gets close but should stay south of Russia
These are all available for later this week and not particularly expensive. Air France is offering through Paris as well but that's dicey as the direct route goes straight over Ukraine.
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