On 22 November, Ural Airlines launches the Ekaterinburg-Istanbul-Ekaterinburg international air service. The flights will take place twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays, on modern Airbus A320 planes.
Istanbul is the only city in the world having been the capital of two universal empires, the Byzantine and the Ottoman, and it has preserved the spirit of times like no other city. The Byzantine Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge and, of course, the Blue Mosque attract tourists from all over the world.
Skiing and snowboarding fans are bound to take an interest in resorts close to Istanbul, such as Uludag, with easy and medium pistes. This skiing centre is excellent for those coming with children: there are special kid facilities, like snow hills, sledges a. o., there.
Istanbul is a perfect shopping place. Shopping centres and markets offer virtually everything, from clothes to antique furniture. The prices are quite affordable.
Ekaterinburg – Istanbul – Ekaterinburg
from 269 euros* (plus charges) round trip
*The fares are as on 01 November 2010. Subject to change. For details, please call the Passenger Support Service at +7 800 2000 262 (toll-free within Russia) or go to www.uralairlines.com.
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