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NordStar Flights, Routes & Travel Guide

Explore the latest NordStar (Y7) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Last updated: October 2026
IATA: Y7Founded 2009HQ: Norilsk, Russia
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About NordStar

Explore the latest NordStar (Y7) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

NordStar was founded on December 17, 2008. The company's head office is located in Moscow. The main hubs of the airline are Domodedovo (Moscow), Yemelyanovo (Krasnoyarsk), Alykel (Norilsk), Pulkovo (St. Petersburg). Additional hubs are Tolmachevo (Novosibirsk), Koltsovo (Yekaterinburg). NordStar operates flights to the following destinations: Moscow, Krasnoyarsk, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Norilsk. In total, the company serves 44 routes. The fleet of NordStar consists of 11 aircrafts.

Airline codeY7
Main hubNSK
Alliance-
Destinations23
Countries2
Fleet9
Updated: October 2026

Popular NordStar routes

RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
NSK to AERNorilsk to Sochi6h 25m0NONSTOP
NSK to MRVNorilsk to Mineralnyye Vody6h 0m0NONSTOP
NSK to DMENorilsk to DME4h 30m0NONSTOP
NSK to LEDNorilsk to St. Petersburg4h 30m0NONSTOP
NSK to GOJNorilsk to Nizhny Novgorod4h 20m0NONSTOP

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23 destinations · Updated: October 2026
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Routes serving Norilsk

1–10 of 27
RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
NSK to AERNorilsk to Sochi6h 25m0NONSTOP
NSK to MRVNorilsk to Mineralnyye Vody6h 0m0NONSTOP
AER to NSKSochi to Norilsk5h 55m0NONSTOP
MRV to NSKMineralnyye Vody to Norilsk5h 30m0NONSTOP
NSK to DMENorilsk to DME4h 30m0NONSTOP
NSK to LEDNorilsk to St. Petersburg4h 30m0NONSTOP
LED to NSKSt. Petersburg to Norilsk4h 28m0NONSTOP
DME to NSKDME to Norilsk4h 20m0NONSTOP
NSK to GOJNorilsk to Nizhny Novgorod4h 20m0NONSTOP
GOJ to NSKNizhny Novgorod to Norilsk3h 55m0NONSTOP
Routes and frequencies may change by season and travel date.
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Aircraft, cabins and onboard experience

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Aircraft

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CabinSeat pitchSeat widthSeat recline
EconomyBoeing 737 Classic 737-30076-81 cm44 cm8 cm

NordStar baggage allowance

Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.

Baggage

Passengers are allowed to take on board hand luggage with a maximum size of 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm, and weighing up to 10 kg. Maximum weight of checked baggage is 23 kg, size up to 203 cm (sum of all dimensions). Baggage allowance may be reduced or increased for certain destinations and flight periods.

NordStar Baggage rules

Travel policies

Pets

Small pets may travel with passengers in the cabin of Nordstar flights. The total weight of the pet and its carrier must be less than 10 kg. For pets traveling in the cabin, carriers must not exceed a combined size of 115 cm. The carrier's height must not exceed 23 cm. If the weight of your bird and its carrier exceeds 10 kg, it may be transported in the hold, not in the cabin. The maximum weight of pets and carriers in the baggage compartment is 32 kg.

Flying with pets on NordStar

Infants

An adult passenger accompanies one child under the age of 2 years. If a child under two years of age, at the request of the accompanying passenger, is provided with a separate seat, such child is carried at a discount of 50% of the normal or special fare.

NordStar Infants policy

Check in rules

Check-in can be done online (via the website or mobile app) or at the airport. Online check-in begins 24 hours before departure and ends 60 minutes before departure. Check-in desks open two hours before departure and close 40 minutes before departure.

NordStar Check-in rules

Unaccompanied minors

The Unaccompanied Minor service applies to children aged 7 to 12 on all domestic direct scheduled flights operated by NordStar. If an unaccompanied child is carried, a fee of 70% of the basic economy class fare for children from 7 to 12 years old is charged.

Unaccompanied minors in NordStar

On-time performance

85.3%On-time arrivals
10.75 minAverage delay
99.27%Completion rate
0.73%Cancellation rate

NordStar FAQs

Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with NordStar.

When is NordStar online check-in available?

24 to 1 hour before departure on eligible Russian-origin flights; pets, extra-service categories and listed flight exceptions are excluded.

Can NordStar check in both connecting flights more than 24 hours ahead?

No. Each leg has its own 24-to-1-hour window. Check in separately or during overlapping windows.

Should a child under 12 check in with accompanying adults on NordStar?

Yes, add all passengers together. Separately assigned seats may only be adjusted at the departure airport.

Is a NordStar mobile boarding pass accepted everywhere?

No. Print it or collect one at the airport counter, normally closing 40 minutes before departure; foreign airports may differ.

What checked baggage do NordStar’s four fare groups include?

Economy Profitable: none; Economy Easy: 1×23kg; Business Profitable: 1×30kg; Business Easy: 2×30kg. Norilsk–Krasnoyarsk both ways instead uses total Economy 23kg/Business 30kg without piece counting.

Does every NordStar child aged 2–11 get a 50% discount?

Normally listed as 50%; subsidized, Basic Carrier Agreement and state-regulated fares have exceptions of 25–50%.

Are all charges non-refundable when voluntarily cancelling NordStar Economy Profitable?

More than 40 minutes before departure, unused fare is non-refundable, but YQ and RI are refundable; YR and RU are not.

When does NordStar offer prepaid-baggage discounts?

Over 24 hours ahead: up to 25%; 24–3 hours: up to 10%; under 3 hours: none. Check the route calculator.

Where can I add NordStar baggage after ticket purchase?

My orders, contact center, ticketing agencies or airport; this service page applies to regular NordStar flights.

Can unused NordStar prepaid baggage be refunded after voluntary cancellation?

Yes, if not provided. Listed voluntary/involuntary cancellation and non-provision cases qualify for full refund; submit the refund application.