How to Book Travel on Atlant-Soyuz Airlines

Atlant-Soyuz Airlines is the official airline of the Moscow. Moscow is also part owner of the business. Book your travel plans on this passenger/charter/cargo airline.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Valid passport and visa

Book Your Atlant-Soyuz Ticket Directly

1. Book tickets on Atlant-Soyuz Airlines by calling 011 ([phone].or by visiting their booking Web site (see Resources below).

2. Book your ticket in person by finding a ticket agent at Sheremetyevo Airport. (The head office is located at the Vnukovo International Airport.) The ticketing agent will probably not speak English, but if you can manage, this will probably be the cheapest method of purchase.

Book Your Atlant-Soyuz Ticket Through an Agency

3. Find a travel agency familiar with Eastern European airlines. Major Internet travel agencies will not recognize Atlant-Soyuz Airlines, so you may have to dig deeper or find someone a little bit more experienced.

4. Book your ticket through the savvy travel agent to avoid red tape. Travel agencies will circumvent language issues and shield you from the Russian government.

Choose a Departure City and Destination

5. Fly south from Moscow to Simferopol (Ukraine), Anapa or Sochi on Atlant-Soyuz Airlines. Both domestic and international flights depart from Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport.

6. Charter a jet from Moscow to up to 20 different locations throughout Europe and North Africa. Atlant-Soyuz Airlines has a reputation for safety, so its planes are allowed to fly to almost any airport in the world.

Tips & Warnings

• All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally from outside the United States, check which prefix to use. All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.
• This airline currently has no online booking feature. Arrive at the airport at least 2 hours early to avoid hassles. Security is strict and miscommunication can turn a little hurry into a big disaster.
• Bring your passport when you purchase the ticket. A passport or birth certificate will be required to book the flight.
• Consider a more mainstream airline like Aeroflot (which has easy Internet booking) if flying Atlant-Soyuz isn't necessary.
• The airline will not allow passengers to check in later than 45 minutes prior to departure. Make sure you arrive in time.
• If your luggage is heavier than 30 kg, you will be charged additional fees.
• The southern part of Russia by the Black Sea is one of the most popular vacation spots for Russians of all ages. Sochi, Anapa and Simferopol are big hot spots. If you are traveling during a peak vacation time, prepare for large crowds and book your tickets early.