ESL - Elista Airport

Elista, Russia

IATA Code: ESL · Elista, Russia

The airport code ESL is the IATA identifier for Elista Airport. You may also find it referred to as Elista Airport (ESL).

Elista Airport (ESL) serves Elista, Russia, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.

ESL is the IATA airport code for Elista Airport, located in Elista, Russia. The airport is situated at coordinates 46.3739°N, 44.3309°E. The current jet fuel price in the Europe region is $5.51/gallon as of 2026-05-16.

Current Jet Fuel Price (Europe)

$5.51/gallon

⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%

Airport Information

IATA Code
ESL
City
Elista
Country
Russia
Timezone
Europe/Moscow
Latitude
46.3739°
Longitude
44.3309°
Type
airport
Fuel Region
Europe

Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from ESL

Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.

Destination Distance Est. Fuel Cost Fuel Surcharge*
STW - Stavropol 222 km $3,425 $7/passenger
VLK - 225 km $3,471 $7/passenger
MRV - Mineralnye Vody 258 km $3,980 $8/passenger
VOG - Volgograd 268 km $4,135 $8/passenger
ASF - Astrakhan 282 km $4,351 $9/passenger
NAL - Nalchik 323 km $4,983 $10/passenger
IGT - Magas 344 km $5,307 $11/passenger
OGZ - Beslan 353 km $5,446 $11/passenger
ROV - Rostov 357 km $5,508 $11/passenger
KRR - Krasnodar 427 km $6,588 $13/passenger
TGK - Taganrog 427 km $6,588 $13/passenger
VSG - Lugansk 437 km $6,742 $13/passenger
SUI - Sukhumi 466 km $7,189 $14/passenger
EIK - Eysk 469 km $7,236 $14/passenger
AER - Sochi 474 km $7,313 $15/passenger
MCX - Makhachkala 475 km $7,328 $15/passenger
KUT - Kutaisi 489 km $7,544 $15/passenger
TBS - Tbilisi 526 km $8,115 $16/passenger
MPW - Mariupol International 530 km $8,177 $16/passenger
GDZ - Gelendzhik 531 km $8,192 $16/passenger
DOK - Donetsk 532 km $8,208 $16/passenger
AAQ - Anapa 563 km $8,686 $17/passenger
KRQ - Kramatorsk 566 km $8,732 $17/passenger
ZTU - Zaqatala 567 km $8,748 $17/passenger
BUS - Batumi 573 km $8,840 $18/passenger
GUW - Atyrau 577 km $8,902 $18/passenger
ERD - Berdyansk 580 km $8,948 $18/passenger
RTW - Saratov 591 km $9,118 $18/passenger
SCO - Aktau 599 km $9,241 $18/passenger
KHC - Kerch 624 km $9,627 $19/passenger
LWN - Gyumri 626 km $9,658 $19/passenger
KVD - Ganja 647 km $9,982 $20/passenger
KSY - Kars 654 km $10,090 $20/passenger
BWO - Balakovo 658 km $10,152 $20/passenger
GBB - Qabala 674 km $10,398 $21/passenger
EVN - Yerevan 692 km $10,676 $21/passenger
TZX - Trabzon 700 km $10,800 $22/passenger
OZH - Zaporozhye 702 km $10,830 $22/passenger
VOZ - Voronezh 709 km $10,938 $22/passenger
IGD - Igdir 712 km $10,985 $22/passenger
HRK - Kharkov 715 km $11,031 $22/passenger
DNK - Dnepropetrovsk 729 km $11,247 $22/passenger
EGO - Belgorod 741 km $11,432 $23/passenger
TBW - Tambow 744 km $11,478 $23/passenger
URA - Uralsk 749 km $11,556 $23/passenger
PEZ - Penza 751 km $11,586 $23/passenger
AJI - Agri 755 km $11,648 $23/passenger
ERZ - Erzurum 758 km $11,694 $23/passenger
OGU - Ordu-Giresun 783 km $12,080 $24/passenger
LPK - Lipetsk 784 km $12,096 $24/passenger

* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.

How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your ESL Flights

Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.

Currently, the Europe region has jet fuel priced at $5.51/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.

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Climate & Weather at Elista

Elista experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.

Traveler Guide: Flying Through ESL

As a European airport, ESL falls within the Europe fuel pricing zone. European airports typically offer excellent rail and public transit connections to city centers. If traveling within the Schengen Area, border checks are minimal for intra-Schengen flights. Travelers from outside the EU/Schengen zone should ensure visa requirements are met before departure.

Planning Your Trip via ESL

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