Vietnam is expected to receive over 1 million Russian tourists in…
Vietnam is expected to receive over 1 million Russian tourists in 2026, marking a historical record and a 50% increase from the pre-pandemic level of 2019, driven by expanded charter flights, affordable prices, and increased use of connecting flights via visa-free China.
Consensus
- Vietnam is expected to receive more than 1 million Russian tourists in 2025.
- The number of Russian tourists visiting Vietnam in the first half of 2026 was 742,700.
- This represents a 2.8-fold increase compared to the same period in 2025.
- The number of Russian tourists in 2019 was 646,500.
- The growth is attributed to expanded charter flights to Nha Trang and Da Nang, lower accommodation costs, and increased use of connecting flights through China.
- The average nightly accommodation cost in Vietnam is 6,300 rubles.
- The use of connecting flights via China increased from 7% in 2019 to 33% in the first quarter of 2026.
Points of divergence
- Russia ranked third in tourist numbers after China and South Korea in the first half of 2025. — riamo
- Direct flights to Nha Trang were launched from Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Yekaterinburg. — riamo
- Charter flights to Nha Trang now operate from dozens of cities. — riamo
- Tour operator 'Intourist' reported a 231% increase in sales, 'Russkiy Ekspres' reported nearly a fourfold increase, and 'Ostrovok' reported a doubling of bookings. — riamo
Coverage (2 sources)
- Vietnam will accept a record number of tourists from Russia in 2026 — РИАМО
- Vietnam will set a historical record for Russian tourist traffic in 2026 — Интерфакс