Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation: A regular air service to Turkey resumed on July 22 – agency “Moscow”

On July 22 resumed regular flights between Russia and Turkey. It is reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport of Russia.

«On July 22, 2016 resumed regular service to all airlines offering flights from the territory of the Russian Federation in Turkey, including the transport of passengers in transit through the airports of third countries “- said in a statement

it is noted that this decision was made after the receipt of the Turkish representation of the steps taken to ensure increased security of Russian citizens, when they are on the territory of the Republic of Turkey

Earlier it was reported that on 16 July Rosaviation announced the temporary suspension of sending regular flights of Russian citizens flights to Turkey because of the aggravation of the political situation in the country.

the evening of July 15 in Turkey there was an attempt of a military coup. The General Staff of the armed forces of the country, said the transfer of power into the hands of the military and the removal from power of the Turkish government. The clashes killed more than 200 people. Measures taken by the authorities of Turkey rebellion was suppressed.

Because they lock the airport. Ataturk in Istanbul air traffic was temporarily suspended between Istanbul and Moscow, flights from Antalya to Moscow and back have also been canceled or postponed.