Russia plans to increase the number of flights between Russia and…
Russia plans to increase the number of flights between Russia and China amid a significant rise in passenger traffic, with both countries extending their visa-free regime until the end of 2027. The weekly flight count currently stands at 280, and passenger traffic in the first five months of 2026 exceeded 900,000, up over 48% compared to the same period in 2025.
Consensus
- The number of flights between Russia and China is planned to increase.
- The visa-free regime between Russia and China has been extended until December 31, 2027.
- Passenger traffic between Russia and China has increased significantly in the first half of 2026.
- The increase in flights is linked to rising tourism between the two countries.
Points of divergence
- As of the first five months of 2026, passenger traffic exceeded 900,000 people and grew by more than 48% compared to the same period of 2025. — riamo
- In the first quarter of 2026, the overall tourist traffic between Russia and China increased by 50% compared to the same period in 2015. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Russia plans to increase the number of flights with China — РИАМО
- In the Ministry of Transport, plans were announced to increase the number of flights between Russia and China — Вести