Vietnam Sees Russian Arrivals Nearly Triple to 742,000 in Six Months With Direct Flights Expanding to Da Nang and Phu Quoc
Vietnam has become one of Russia’s fastest-rising holiday choices in 2026 because Russian tourist arrivals have surged nearly three times, reaching 742,000 visitors in just six months, driven by affordable beach escapes, stronger flight connectivity and growing demand for Asian destinations. The remarkable growth has pushed Vietnam ahead of Thailand and China in Russia’s package tour market while bringing global attention to destinations like Da Nang, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc. With expanding direct flights, simple travel procedures and diverse cultural experiences, Vietnam is now on track for a potential record year, with expectations of welcoming up to 1.5 million Russian visitors by the end of 2026. History
Vietnam is witnessing one of its strongest tourism surges in recent years as Russian travellers increasingly choose the Southeast Asian nation for beach holidays, affordable luxury experiences and easy international travel. In the first half of 2026, Vietnam welcomed more than 742,000 Russian visitors, marking a dramatic increase of nearly three times compared with the same period in the previous year.
