Exterior view of Sochi International Airport terminal building featuring modern architecture with geometric metal lattice structures, glass facades, and the airport name signage on the roof.

Charter a Private Jet to Sochi International Airport (AER)

Sochi International Airport serves the Black Sea resort city of Sochi, Russia. It is one of the busiest airports in the country, especially during the tourist seasons. The airport was significantly renovated for the 2014 Winter Olympics and features a modern terminal with the capacity to handle large passenger volumes.

Sochi International Airport: Key Details

Coordinates (DMS)	43° 26′ 60″ N, 39° 57′ 24″ E
Latitude / Longitude	43.44993, 39.95659
IATA Code	AER
ICAO Code	URSS
Elevation	27 m (89 ft)
Number of runway(s)	2
Runway surface(s)	Concrete
Longest runway	2895 m (9498 ft)
Useful links	Airport website Wikipedia page

Most Common Aircraft Operating from Sochi International Airport

When choosing a private jet for your journey, a few factors play a crucial role: number of passengers, distance of the flight, airport capabilities, and specific requirements of your journey. Here are the most frequently chartered aircraft models landing at/taking off from Sochi International Airport in 2025: Cessna Citation Bravo, Gulfstream G280 and Cessna Citation XLS.

Top 3 aircraft models by number of flight movements to and from Sochi International Airport in 2025
Aircraft model name	Seats	Speed (km/h)	Speed (knots)	Range (km)	Range (NM)
Cessna Citation Bravo	7	739 km/h	399 kts	2769 km	1495 NM
Gulfstream G280	8-10	850 km/h	459 kts	6667 km	3600 NM
Cessna Citation XLS	8	798 km/h	431 kts	3889 km	2100 NM

FBOs and Ground Services at Sochi International Airport

Crystal Jet Sochi

Crystal Jet Sochi offers full ground handling for private and business aviation at Sochi (AER/URSS), including ramp services, fuelling, catering, trip support, and crew coordination within the dedicated Business Aviation Centre.

Jet Port South

Jet Port South provides comprehensive FBO services, such as aircraft marshalling, fuelling, passenger assistance, hangar access, and concierge coordination—operating from Sochi’s GA ramp area.

RusAero / Shannon Air International

RusAero partners with Shannon Air to serve private aviation needs, offering ground handling, permit assistance, fuelling, aircraft servicing, and VIP facilitation at Sochi’s GA terminal.

VIP Lounges available at Sochi International Airport

International Business Lounge

The airport features a business lounge for passengers on international flights. It is accessible to business class travellers and members of various loyalty programmes. For detailed access requirements and services, passengers are advised to contact the lounge directly via the airport's official channels.