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Chelyabinsk (CEK)
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Chelyabinsk (CEK)

Chelyabinsk (CEK) is located in Chelyabinsk, Russia.

IATACEKICAOUSCCTimezoneYekaterinburgAirlines12

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45 min minimum connection

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Lounge and wellness data available

Best current lounge for recovery: No lounges with dedicated recovery amenities such as showers, spa facilities, or sleep pods are currently available at Chelyabinsk's Balandino Airport. Passengers seeking rest during layovers should consider exploring nearby airport hotels or resting in the terminal's limited seating areas. Contact your airline directly to confirm if any carrier-specific lounges offer basic facilities..

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1 airport or day-use option

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23 destinations

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About Chelyabinsk

Chelyabinsk (CEK) is located in Chelyabinsk, Russia.

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Airport Facilities

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Jetlag by Origin

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Southeast Asia

2 routes

80 · Minimal
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Africa

2 routes

80 · Minimal

Airport Operations

Total Routes
19
Daily Departures
17
On-Time Departures
58%
On-Time Arrivals
45%
Avg Departure Delay
37 min

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Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
09 / 273,190 m60 mConcrete

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Chelyabinsk (CEK) offers direct flights to 23 destinations across 4 continents. This makes it a major hub for both domestic and international travel.