In a country that is as immensely big as Russia, air transportation becomes more of a necessity than a luxury. While some may choose to use the Trans-Siberian Railway instead, air transport offers the luxury of speed and convenience. However, not every city has an airport and some areas may be difficult to access by air. However, the main parts of Russia enjoy good air coverage and the country has a total of 394 airports. Of these a massive 70 are considered to be international airports offering a broader spectrum of airlines and flight passages than other, smaller Russian airports.
