OREANDA-NEWS. UTair-Express, part of the UTair Group, has introduced a second, additional flight between Moscow and Kirov to be performed three times a week.

The new flight will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays starting June 10, 2014 with departure from Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow at 11:05 and departure from Pobedilovo Airport in Kirov at 16:30, all times local. Flight time is 2 hours 15 minutes. One-way fares start at just 4,990 rubles, with round trip airfares starting at 9,490 rubles*.

The existing daily UTair-Express flight between Moscow and Kirov will remain unchanged. Residents and guests of Kirov depart at 19:40, Moscow travelers - at 07:15, all times local.

Both flights are performed with ATR 72-500 aircraft with 70 seats in a single class configuration.

Moscow and Kirov Oblast maintain close ties through business and cultural connections. Trade between two regions recently exceeded 4 bn rubles. The additional flight will make the region more accessible for travel, boosting its business activity.

* Economy class fare before agency fees. Seats are limited. The airline reserves the right to cancel or change tariffs without notice at any time.

UTair-Expressis one of the leading Russian airlines performing intra-and-inter regional flights within a network of more than 40 destinations. Following the 2013 operational year, UTair-Express was recognized with the Wings of Russia award for its rapid performance improvement, confirming its status as the leading Russian regional airline.