Overnight into 27 September 2026, southern Russian airports again faced temporary arrival and departure restrictions tied to a drone (UAV) threat. This is a new daily wave after the 23 September Moscow–Sochi disruption — a fresh overnight cycle on the Black Sea coast, not the same board snapshot.
What travellers saw
Rosaviatsia, as relayed by Interfax, said Sochi airport suspended acceptance of aircraft several times from Saturday evening into Sunday morning (closures cited around 19:23, 23:53 and 02:07 Moscow time, with a further temporary limit reported later that morning). The agency said the measures were required for flight safety. The same updates said temporary limits at Gelendzhik were lifted. Secondary summaries of Rosaviatsia messaging also noted an overnight special operating regime at Moscow Domodedovo, with the hub reported back to normal by morning. Passengers on Sochi sectors should re-check airline apps and the airport board before leaving for the terminal.
If the schedule is critical
When a Black Sea hub opens and closes through the night, same-day connections leave little slack. If you cannot wait for restrictions to lift, a private jet or empty leg into an alternate field may be workable once slots reopen. Rahizi qualifies the brief and returns partner options.
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Facts from Rosaviatsia statements cited by Interfax for 27 September 2026 (Sochi / Gelendzhik). Always verify with your carrier.
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