Are Turkish airlines cancelling flights from Turkey to Russia, and what should passengers do if their flight is cancelled?

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TL;DR

Reports did not indicate a blanket cancellation of Turkey–Russia flights: around six cancellations were mentioned, reportedly due to drone-related safety concerns and low passenger loads. Passengers on cancelled services, including a Pegasus Bodrum–Moscow Vnukovo flight, were rebooked onto alternatives.

What the community said

Pegasus flight PC1456 from Bodrum to Moscow Vnukovo, scheduled for 00:05, was cancelled during boarding. Passengers were told the disruption was linked to the airspace situation and were offered alternative transportation.

Pegasus PC1456, Bodrum — Moscow Vnukovo

According to the discussion, Turkish carriers had not suspended all Russia flights: roughly six cancellations were mentioned. Reported reasons included drone-related safety risks and insufficient passenger demand.

Around 6 cancellations

When a Russia-bound flight was cancelled, passengers were reportedly rebooked rather than left without onward travel. Before heading to the airport, check the departure status directly with Pegasus or the operating airline and the airport.

Rebooking onto an alternative flight