Cheap Flights from Irkutsk to Yekaterinburg Starting at $124

The Irkutsk — Yekaterinburg route is served by a wide range of airlines: 6 in total, including Ural Airlines, IrAero, S7 Airlines, Red Wings Airlines, Pobeda, and Rossiya Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $124. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.

The minimum one-way ticket price from Irkutsk to Yekaterinburg is $137 (November 2025), while the maximum is $619 (October 2026). On average, a ticket costs $196–$242.

Irkutsk International Airport (IKT) serves as the main air gateway for Irkutsk Oblast and eastern Siberia, functioning primarily as a regional and domestic hub with some international flights to nearby countries. It is typically served by Russian carriers like Aeroflot and S7, together with lower-cost domestic operators, so fares can range from budget-friendly to mid-tier depending on season and routing. The airport sits about 52 km northwest of central Irkutsk; travel to the city usually takes around 45–70 minutes by car or taxi, and roughly 60–90 minutes by public bus plus local transfer. Taxis and private transfer are the most direct options and may cost noticeably more than buses, while marshrutkas and scheduled buses are cheaper but can be slower and less comfortable. Pros include straightforward domestic connections and basic passenger facilities; cons can be longer transfer times to the city center and limited late-night international services.

Yekaterinburg is served primarily by Koltsovo Airport (SVX), the city’s main international and regional hub that handles most scheduled flights and cargo traffic; it typically features a mix of full-service carriers and some low-cost or regional operators. Located about 16–18 km southeast of the city center, transfers can take roughly 25–40 minutes by taxi or ride-hail depending on traffic, with fares typically moderate for the region; public bus and shuttle services run more economically but may take 45–70 minutes. Travelers usually find Koltsovo convenient for onward connections and services, though peak times can be busy and surface transport options are more limited late at night. Overall, it’s the practical choice for most international and domestic itineraries.

Fly nonstop from Irkutsk to Yekaterinburg for the fastest, most convenient way to bridge Siberia—direct flights cut travel time and spare you layovers so you arrive refreshed and ready. While connecting options can sometimes be cheaper, choosing a direct route is a smart trade-off for comfort, reliability, and a smoother door-to-door journey.