By Trend

Russia's 'Rossiya Airlines' will start flights from Sochi to Baku on October 31, Trend reports citing the airline's press service.

The air carrier will operate flights on a daily basis.

"Flights will be operated on Saturdays – at 1:40 a.m. (GMT+3), on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays – at 2:00 a.m. (GMT+3), on Thursdays – at 2:30 a.m. (GMT+3), on Tuesdays – at 2:55 a.m. (GMT+3)," said the statement.

According to the airline, the arrival time in Baku is scheduled at 04:35 a.m. (GMT+4), 05:00 a.m.(GMT+4), 05:25 a.m. (GMT+4), and 05:50 a.m. (GMT+4), respectively, while the return flight from Baku will be carried out on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays – at 6:00 a.m. (GMT+3), on Saturdays – at 6:55 a.m. (GMT+3), on Thursdays – at 7:30 a.m. (GMT+3), on Tuesdays – at 8:20 a.m. (GMT+3).

"Moreover, arrival time in Sochi is determined at 7:10 a.m. (GMT+3), 8:05 a.m. (GMT+3), 8:40 a.m. (GMT+3), and 9:30 a.m. (GMT+3), respectively," the statement added.

The airline's press service noted the opening of a new direction contributes to the development of the carrier's regional hub at Sochi Airport, providing new opportunities for transit passengers.