Russia to Resume Direct Flights to Myanmar in October

Russia may resume direct air service with Myanmar in October this year, Maxim Reshetnikov announced at the Russia-Myanmar Business Forum.

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Direct air travel between Russia and Myanmar may resume in October 2026.
The announcement was made by Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov at the Russia-Myanmar Business Forum.
The resumption of flights is expected to support tourism development between the two countries.
A visa-free regime between Russia and Myanmar has been in place since January 2025.
Russian tour operators are creating package tours that include Myanmar and one neighboring country.
Myanmar has been actively promoting itself in Russia through industry events and exhibitions.
Air links between Russia and Myanmar were previously restored in September 2023 after a thirty-year pause.
The previous direct flights were suspended in February 2026 due to low passenger demand.

The previous direct flights were operated by Myanmar Airways International on the route Yangon–Mandalay–Novosibirsk. — kommersant
The previous direct flights were suspended in February 21026 due to low load. — vesti
More than 7,000 students from Myanmar have received higher education in Russian universities. — vedomosti
Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin met with Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing on August 18, 2026. — vedomosti
Russia and the Maldives are considering expanding flight programs, with Aeroflot currently operating the Moscow–Male route. — m24
Russia and Thailand are exploring direct flights by Thai airlines to Moscow. — m24