Direct Pyongyang-Moscow Flights Recommence After Long Hiatus

(MENAFN) After a prolonged break, direct air travel connecting Pyongyang and Moscow has recommenced, driven by growing demand from both the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Russia, according to media on Tuesday.

The inaugural passenger flight from Moscow landed at Pyongyang International Airport on Monday, following an approximately eight-hour journey from Sheremetyevo International Airport in Russia. The arrival was marked by a ceremonial water salute at the DPRK airport, as detailed in a media report.

At the welcoming ceremony, Yun Jong Ho, the DPRK minister of external economic relations, highlighted that the reestablishment of direct flights between the two capitals signifies swift progress in bilateral relations, the report noted.

The first flight returning to Moscow after years is set for Tuesday. Russia’s Ministry of Transport confirmed that, for now, these direct flights will operate once per month.

Alexander Kozlov, Russia’s Natural Resources Minister, who was aboard the first flight to Pyongyang to discuss Russia-DPRK cooperation, told a Russian news agency that the frequency of flights will be decided based on passenger demand assessments.

He also indicated plans for a future direct air link between Moscow and Wonsan, a city located on the DPRK’s east coast.

Currently, DPRK’s national airline Air Koryo runs direct flights three times weekly between Pyongyang and Vladivostok in Russia’s Far East.

Additionally, passenger train services between Pyongyang and Moscow resumed on June 17.

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