Flight Delays and Cancellations at Sheremetyevo and Sochi on September 3

On September 3, 2026, major Russian airports reported widespread flight delays and cancellations after Rosaviatsia imposed overnight flight restrictions at eight airports, including Moscow, Sochi, and Nizhny Novgorod, for security reasons. Sheremetyevo delayed over 30 departures, including flights to Saratov, St. Petersburg, and Kazan, while arrivals from Yekaterinburg, Ufa, and other cities were also postponed. Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Pulkovo reported similar disruptions, with some flights to Kyzyl, Ulyanovsk, and Yerevan cancelled. Sochi airport delayed over 15 departures, including flights to Tbilisi, Moscow, and Kazan, and cancelled one flight to Nizhnekamsk. The restrictions were lifted by morning, but airlines advised passengers to check online boards for updated schedules.