Yamal Airlines
Yamal Airlines (Russian: ОАО "Авиационная транспортная компания "Ямал", OAO Aviacionnaja transportnaja kompania "Yamal") is an airline based in Salekhard, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia. Founded in 1997, it provides both regional and international passenger flights. Currently, the airline is prohibited from operating within the European Union airspace.
Destinations
By November 2023, Yamal Airlines manages a network of 43 routes spanning two countries, primarily emphasizing regional Russian destinations alongside select international locations.
Previously terminated international destinations include Bulgaria (Burgas), Israel (Tel Aviv), Kazakhstan (Almaty, Aqtau), Montenegro (Tivat), Turkey (Antalya), and Ukraine (Simferopol). Seasonal flights to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates continue to operate.
The airline’s strategic approach prioritizes connecting underserved regional locations within Russia while sustaining select international links to Belarus and the UAE. Its operational hubs located in Tyumen, Moscow-Domodedovo, and Salekhard facilitate this network.
Financial indicators
In 2023, Yamal Airlines reported a revenue total of 22.3 billion rubles. The following year, 2024, saw a modest revenue increase to 22.4 billion rubles alongside a net profit of 438 million rubles.
Aircraft Fleet
By September 2024, Yamal Airlines maintained a fleet comprising 23 aircraft, primarily serving regional and short-distance routes:
| Aircraft Model | Active Units | Pending Orders | Seating Capacity | Remarks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Y | Total | ||||
| Airbus A320-200 | 6 | — | 8 | 156 | 164 | |
| Bombardier CRJ200LR | 3 | — | – | 50 | 50 | |
| Sukhoi Superjet 100 | 14 | — | 8 | 90 | 98 | |
| Total | 23 | — | ||||