In September 2023, four European airlines continue to utilize Russian airspace and offer flights to Russian destinations. These carriers and their country of origin are Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines (Turkey), Air Serbia(Serbia), and Belavia (Belarus).

In March 2026, air travel to Russia remains heavily restricted due to ongoing international sanctions, but several major carriers continue to provide vital links, primarily through "neutral" hubs. The most prominent international airlines still flying to Moscow (SVO, DME, VKO) and St. Petersburg (LED) are Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines. These carriers serve as the primary gateways for Western travelers, with Istanbul, Dubai, and Doha acting as the main transit points. Additionally, Etihad Airways, Air Serbia, and EgyptAir maintain regular schedules. Regionally, carriers from Central Asian and Caucasus nations like Uzbekistan Airways, Belavia (Belarus), and Azerbaijan Airlines provide frequent service. Chinese carriers such as Air China and China Southern have also maintained (and in some cases expanded) their Russian routes. While most Western European and North American airlines are strictly banned from Russian airspace, these "Middle Eastern and Asian corridors" remain the only reliable way to enter or exit the country by air in 2026, though flights are often significantly more expensive and longer due to the complex rerouting required to avoid closed airspace.