Travel to Siberia, Russia from Anchorage, Alaska is the cry of an increasing amount of airlines these days. It is no secret: Alaska is all the rave these days. Sarah Palin is on her way in, and polar bears are on their way out. Oil is flowing and Ted Stevens is tax-evading. So, Pyrodes thinks it’s high time to get on board this dog sled parade. Whether you want to go to Alaska or get the hell out, this is the perfect post for you. Welcome to one of Alaska’s most overlooked delights: Anchorage’s Ted Stevens International Airport. Now, the delight doesn’t lay in the terminal furniture (consisting mostly of dead animals on walls) or the Auntie Annie’s Pretzels. No, it’s in the one of a kind Departing Flights Board. What one sees when they look up is that Anchorage is fast becoming an international hub for cheap jaunts to Eastern Russia’s hidden jewels. Let’s explore some of them after the jump…

Eastern Russia has long been associated with snow, dreary communist cities, and Cold War folklore, but nowadays, there is much more to explore, and you need not travel through Moscow to do it.

First, there’s an oldie, but a goodie: Vladivostok. Vladivostok is a city of over half a million, the largest of eastern Siberia by far. There are numerous flights to the city from Asia and Moscow, but the Anchorage route of Vladivostok Air is a quick way to jump the old iron curtain without breaking your budget. Indeed, tickets are just a couple hundred dollars. Vladivostok Air operates direct flights from Anchorage to both Vladivostok and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a city nestled in between a series of gorgeous mountains and volcanos. 

But, not to judge, but the real jewel accessible from Anchorage is Kharbarovsk, a charming little burg that sports some of Siberia’s best architecture and atmosphere. Dalavia Air operates direct flights to the city when you can find them. Keep apprised of their flights and schedules because they are subject to change and somewhat fickle, but when they’re flying, you better be ready because this is an excursion not to be missed. 

 

And, Anchorage has no plans to stop there. The ever present oil industry is inspiring routes to Sakhalin Island and other destinations that have been previously hard to come by travel targets. Anchorage is already a cargo hub for much of Asia and North America, but clearly, it has its eyes on passenger traffic too. That fact makes Pyrodes smile.

So, Pyrodes brings you this tip. If you want to go east, look west, save money, and make Siberia just another check mark on your travel life list. Happy Travels. 

 

 

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