About Nordwind Airlines
Nordwind Airlines (ICAO: NWS) is a Russian leisure airline primarily operating scheduled and charter flights to various holiday destinations.
Nordwind Airlines was established in August 2008 by the Russian and Turkish divisions of the tour operator Pegas Touristik, commencing operations with three Boeing 757-200 aircraft. The airline experienced rapid growth in its initial years, expanding its fleet and route network significantly.
The airline is headquartered in Moscow, Russia, and its main operational base and hub is at Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO). Nordwind Airlines primarily focuses on connecting airports within Russia with popular holiday destinations across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. While it previously served a wider international network, its routes have been impacted by geopolitical events and sanctions. As of November 2025, Nordwind Airlines serves 33 domestic and 9 international destinations in 5 countries.
Nordwind Airlines operates a diverse fleet that, as of November 2025, includes aircraft such as the Airbus A320-200, A321, A321neo, A330-200, A330-300, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 777-200ER, and Boeing 777-300ER. The airline offers two main cabin classes: Economy Class and Business Class. The Business Class service provides amenities such as priority check-in and boarding, in-flight meals with a selection of beverages, amenity kits, pillows, blankets, and newspapers. Nordwind Airlines is not a member of major airline alliances like Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld, but it has engaged in codeshare agreements, including one with Belavia.
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