SKX - Saransk Airport
Saransk, Russia
IATA Code: SKX · Saransk, Russia
The airport code SKX is the IATA identifier for Saransk Airport. You may also find it referred to as Saransk Airport (SKX).
Saransk Airport (SKX) serves Saransk, Russia, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
SKX is the IATA airport code for Saransk Airport, located in Saransk, Russia. The airport is situated at coordinates 54.1251°N, 45.2123°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
- SKX
- City
- Saransk
- Country
- Russia
- Timezone
- Europe/Moscow
- Latitude
- 54.1251°
- Longitude
- 45.2123°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from SKX
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEZ - Penza | 114 km | $1,759 | $4/passenger |
| ULV - Ulyanovsk | 197 km | $3,039 | $6/passenger |
| ULY - Ulyanovsk | 235 km | $3,626 | $7/passenger |
| GOJ - Nizhniy Novgorod | 251 km | $3,872 | $8/passenger |
| CSY - Cheboksary | 257 km | $3,965 | $8/passenger |
| TBW - Tambow | 287 km | $4,428 | $9/passenger |
| RTW - Saratov | 290 km | $4,474 | $9/passenger |
| BWO - Balakovo | 304 km | $4,690 | $9/passenger |
| KZN - Kazan | 308 km | $4,752 | $10/passenger |
| KUF - Samara | 332 km | $5,122 | $10/passenger |
| JOK - Yoshkar-Ola | 333 km | $5,138 | $10/passenger |
| LPK - Lipetsk | 408 km | $6,295 | $13/passenger |
| IWA - Ivanovo | 412 km | $6,356 | $13/passenger |
| NBC - Nizhnekamsk | 468 km | $7,220 | $14/passenger |
| VOZ - Voronezh | 476 km | $7,344 | $15/passenger |
| ZIA - Ramenskoe | 479 km | $7,390 | $15/passenger |
| KMW - Kostroma | 484 km | $7,467 | $15/passenger |
| BKA - Moscow | 487 km | $7,513 | $15/passenger |
| DME - Moscow | 490 km | $7,560 | $15/passenger |
| UUA - Bugulma | 495 km | $7,637 | $15/passenger |
| IAR - Yaroslavl | 495 km | $7,637 | $15/passenger |
| CKL - Shchyolkovo | 496 km | $7,652 | $15/passenger |
| OSF - Moscow | 517 km | $7,976 | $16/passenger |
| VKO - Moscow | 534 km | $8,239 | $16/passenger |
| SVO - Moscow | 537 km | $8,285 | $17/passenger |
| URA - Uralsk | 540 km | $8,331 | $17/passenger |
| KVX - Kirov | 549 km | $8,470 | $17/passenger |
| KLF - Kaluga | 575 km | $8,871 | $18/passenger |
| RYB - Rybinsk | 589 km | $9,087 | $18/passenger |
| VOG - Volgograd | 597 km | $9,211 | $18/passenger |
| IJK - Izhevsk | 600 km | $9,257 | $19/passenger |
| OEL - Oakley | 622 km | $9,596 | $19/passenger |
| URS - Kursk | 653 km | $10,074 | $20/passenger |
| VGD - Vologda | 657 km | $10,136 | $20/passenger |
| KLD - Tver | 666 km | $10,275 | $21/passenger |
| UFA - Ufa | 692 km | $10,676 | $21/passenger |
| EGO - Belgorod | 701 km | $10,815 | $22/passenger |
| CEE - Cherepovets | 721 km | $11,124 | $22/passenger |
| BZK - Bryansk | 733 km | $11,309 | $23/passenger |
| REN - Orenburg | 733 km | $11,309 | $23/passenger |
| VUS - Veliky Ustyug | 744 km | $11,478 | $23/passenger |
| VLK - | 749 km | $11,556 | $23/passenger |
| VSG - Lugansk | 753 km | $11,617 | $23/passenger |
| HRK - Kharkov | 768 km | $11,849 | $24/passenger |
| PEE - Perm | 792 km | $12,219 | $24/passenger |
| KSZ - Kotlas | 796 km | $12,281 | $25/passenger |
| KRQ - Kramatorsk | 799 km | $12,327 | $25/passenger |
| ROV - Rostov | 825 km | $12,728 | $25/passenger |
| DOK - Donetsk | 851 km | $13,129 | $26/passenger |
| LNX - Smolensk | 854 km | $13,176 | $26/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your SKX 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.
Tips to Save on Flights from SKX
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Saransk
Saransk 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 SKX
As a European airport, SKX 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 SKX
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Saransk Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from SKX
- Fuel impact awareness: The Europe region currently prices jet fuel at $5.51/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to SKX are PEZ, ULV, ULY — consider these for potentially lower fares