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MINSK, 2 May (BelTA) — The Russian air carrier S7 launches the Novosibirsk-Minsk air service on 2 May , BelTA learned from the website of the air company.

The service between Novosibirsk and Minsk will be operated with Airbus A320neo jets designed for 164 passenger seats. The flight will depart on Wednesdays from Tolmachevo Airport at 11:10 to arrive in Minsk at 12:15. The return flight will leave Minsk at 13:15 to arrive back in Novosibirsk at 22:00.the time is local.

“Cities of the CIS countries have been traditionally in demand among passengers of S7 Airlines for private trips. More recently they have been gaining in popularity as tourist destinations. Travelers from Siberia and Far East can use direct flights to go from Novosibirsk to Minsk. Passengers from Minsk, in turn, will appreciate the chance to get to Novosibirsk and continue their journey to the cities of Russia and Southeast Asia,” the air company said.

S7 Airlines has an extensive network of domestic routes built around the aviation hubs in Moscow (Domodedovo) and Novosibirsk (Tolmachevo). S7 Airlines operates scheduled flights to the CIS countries, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region. S7 Airlines is in top 100 of the best airlines of the world and ranks third in the Eastern Europe, as indicated by the authoritative international rating Skytrax.