According to Russian media, Vietnam has become the fastest-growing destination in Southeast Asia for the Russian market and is on track to recover pre-Covid-19 demand levels, surpassing Thailand.
In 2019, the number of Russian tourists visiting Vietnam reached a record high of nearly 650,000, but this subsequently decreased sharply due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Currently, Vietnam is among the top most popular destinations for Russians, potentially replacing Thailand and Turkey.
The newspaper Kommersant According to data from the booking system Travelata.ru, demand for group tours to Vietnam increased by 9% in February compared to January and by another 5% in March. Sletat.ru reported that sales of tours to Vietnam from the beginning of February to mid-March increased 3.4 times compared to the same period in 2024. Level Travel also stated that sales in Vietnam quadrupled in March, with the majority of orders coming from regions of Russia.
Travel companies have also reported a significant increase in demand. According to Russian Express , sales of flights to Vietnam increased 5.5 times compared to the same period in 2024. This demand is projected to continue increasing by 20% due to the expansion of air routes.
According to the news agency. Atlanta and According to Ria Novosti , direct flights between Russia and Vietnam have resumed after a temporary suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic. From March 22nd, Russian airline Aeroflot will launch a route to Nha Trang, and Vietnam Airlines plans to operate regular flights from Hanoi to Moscow starting in May. Meanwhile, Azur Air and Pegas Touristik are also expanding their charter programs from nine cities in Siberia and the Far East to Vietnam.
According to Yandex Travel, sales of airline tickets to Vietnam increased by 49% year-on-year, and the average cost of a flight was 81,000 Rubles (approximately). (USD 950 ). The booking service Ostrovok reports that demand for travel to Vietnam among Russians in early 2025 has increased by 73% compared to 2024, with preferred destinations being Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Phu Quoc.
Tour prices in Vietnam are currently considered very good. According to the travel company Satmarket, a two-week stay in a 5-star hotel for two people in July, including half-day meals, costs... $1,500 It's hard to find a price like that anywhere else.
Travel companies have also reported a significant increase in demand. According to Russian Express, sales of flights to Vietnam increased 5.5 times compared to the same period in 2024. This demand is projected to continue increasing by 20% due to the expansion of air routes.
According to Russian media, Vietnam will be a serious competitor not only to overcrowded Thailand, but also to Turkey and Egypt, especially because of the closer flight routes to Vietnam from Siberia and the Far East. It is projected that 0.5 million Russian tourists will visit Vietnam this year.
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