Flights at Sochi airport are being postponed, with a total of 56 being affected.
Flight delays continue to affect passengers at Sochi Airport, following a large-scale drone attack on the night of July 25, 2025. The attack triggered the implementation of "Plan Kover" (also known as "Plan Carpet"), a special aviation regime that temporarily suspended flights and closed airspace over eight Russian airports, including Sochi.
As a result, a total of 56 flights have been delayed at Sochi Airport, with 28 for departures and 28 for arrivals. The airspace remains closed until the "Plan Kover" is lifted, leaving the duration of the delays uncertain.
Passengers are currently waiting calmly for the plan to be cancelled, with some even sleeping in the terminal seats. Emergency protocols prioritise emergency landings or removal of flights from the danger zone, with only military and rescue flights allowed to remain airborne.
Measures have been taken to accommodate passengers, with rest areas available in all sectors of the airport. Food outlets are also operating within the terminal, providing some comfort to those affected by the delays.
The temporary restrictions were lifted by the morning of July 24, although the waiting time at the airport still exceeds two hours. The airport's press service has not issued any new statements regarding the delays, and no additional information on passenger assistance measures such as rebooking, compensation, or accommodation has been reported.
The statement from the airport and the airlines suggests it may take 1-2 days to restore regular schedules. Despite the challenges, the situation in the airport terminal remains calm. Water fountains with free drinking water are located near the restrooms for the convenience of passengers.
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- The closure of airspace at Sochi Airport due to the implementation of "Plan Kover" has caused widespread disruptions in travel plans, affecting both departures and arrivals, and sparking a change in the general-news landscape.
- Despite the uncertainties surrounding the resumption of normal flight schedules, efforts are being made to maintain a comfortable lifestyle for affected passengers, with rest areas and operational food outlets in the airport terminal.
