OREANDA-NEWS. June 15, 2011. On the 17th of June the national airline “Belavia” is going to open regular air communication between the capital of Belarus and the city of Simferopol.

It is planned to use such planes as Boeing 737-500 for the new air line that can take on board up to 126 passengers with a service of business- and economy-class. The flights between Minsk and Simferopol will be realized twice a week – on Tuesdays and Fridays.

The minimal tariff for an economy class is 130 euro for one-way ticket and 190 euro for return ticket. In case a passenger chooses business class the minimal tariff will be 210 euro (one-way ticket) and 399 euro (return ticket). Airport fees will be charged additionally.

The aircraft is able to cover the distance between the capital of Belarus and one of the major cities of the Crimea within 1 hour 50 minutes.