Vietnam is witnessing a remarkable growth in the number of Russian tourists, thanks to the expansion of flight routes and effective tourism support policies. According to reports from Russian media, Vietnam is currently the fastest growing destination in Southeast Asia, even gradually surpassing Thailand in popularity among Russian tourists.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, 2019 recorded an impressive number of nearly 650,000 Russian visitors to Vietnam. However, this number has decreased sharply since then due to the impact of the pandemic and geopolitical fluctuations. However, with the strong recovery of the tourism industry, Vietnam is gradually becoming the top choice for Russian tourists, potentially replacing Thailand and Türkiye.
The launch of charter flights and the expansion of regular flights from Russia to Vietnam has caused the demand for Russian tourism to Vietnam to increase sharply.
Statistics from Russia's major travel agencies and ticket booking systems show that demand for travel to Vietnam is growing at a rapid pace. According to Travelata.ru, the number of group tour bookings to Vietnam increased by 9% in February compared to January and continued to increase by 5% in March. Sletat.ru also recorded that sales of Vietnam tours from early February to mid-March increased 3.4 times compared to the same period in 2024.
Level Travel said that tour sales to Vietnam increased fourfold in March, mainly from Russian regions. Russian Express also reported a 5.5-fold increase in flight bookings to Vietnam compared to last year and forecasts a further 20% increase when new flights are launched. Ostrovok travel agency said that Russian demand for Vietnam tourism in the first months of 2025 increased by 73% compared to 2024, with the most popular destinations being Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc.
According to Russian press, Vietnam has become the fastest growing destination in Southeast Asia for the Russian market.
One of the key factors contributing to this growth is the reopening and expansion of direct flights between Russia and Vietnam. This has helped reduce travel time and costs, making it easier for Russian tourists to explore the beauty of Vietnam.
The strong growth of the Russian tourism market in Vietnam is creating a new wind for the country's tourism industry. Russian and Vietnamese airlines are actively expanding their flight network, creating favorable conditions for Russian tourists to explore the beauty of Vietnam.
According to Russian Express, flight route sales to Vietnam increased 5.5 times compared to the same period in 2024
Aeroflot, Russia’s national airline, officially launched the Moscow-Nha Trang route on March 22, marking an important step in connecting the two countries. Vietnam Airlines also plans to operate regular flights from Hanoi to Moscow from May 2025, opening up more travel options for travelers.
In addition, Azur Air and Pegas Touristik airlines are expanding charter programs from 9 cities in Siberia and the Far East to Vietnam, bringing the opportunity to travel to Vietnam to more Russians. According to data from Yandex Travel, air ticket sales from Russia to Vietnam increased by 49% compared to the same period last year, with the average ticket price of about 81,000 Rubles (equivalent to 950 USD).
According to Yandex Travel, air ticket sales to Vietnam increased by 49% year-on-year and the average cost for a flight was 81,000 Rubles (about 950 USD).
Vietnam is gradually becoming a direct competitor to the popular tourist destinations of Russian tourists such as Thailand, Turkey and Egypt. Overtourism in Thailand and rising prices in Türkiye and Egypt have made Vietnam a more attractive option.
Vietnam tour prices are currently considered very good.
One of Vietnam’s major competitive advantages is its attractive tour prices. According to travel agency Satmarket, a two-week stay at a five-star hotel for two people, including half board in July, costs around $1,500. This is very competitive compared to other destinations.
With the explosion of flight routes and policies to attract tourists, Vietnam is aiming to welcome about 500,000 Russian visitors by 2025. This will create a strong boost for Vietnam's tourism industry, helping our country affirm its position as an attractive destination in the Southeast Asian region.
