Nearly 1000 business jet flights departed Russia in February

As Russia prepared to invade Ukraine in the last week of February, those with the means to do so were preparing to leave Russia. More than 300 private flights left Russia from 24th of February through Feb. 27 and nearly 1000 private flights departed Russia during February. Those flights increased in tempo during the final weeks of the month, reaching a peak on Feb. 25.

Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24 and departures spiked the following day with 60 departures leaving the country.

Total international departures from Russia in February flew to 135 destinations in 52 countries. The greatest number of flights arrived in France (105), Switzerland (104), and the United Kingdom (71). Warm weather destinations like Cyprus and the Maldives were also popular. flightradar24.com