Da Nang to welcome surge of international tourists from key markets
VOV.VN - Starting April 16, direct charter flights connecting Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and Belarus are set to bring an increased number of international visitors to Da Nang.
In the first three months of 2026, Russia ranked third among Vietnam’s inbound markets with more than 367,000 arrivals, up 294.5% year on year. The market is expected to continue growing strongly this year, with Da Nang, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, and Phan Thiet identified as key destinations for Russian tourists.
On April 16, Da Nang International Airport is scheduled to welcome a charter flight from Vladivostok carrying approximately 220 passengers, marking the launch of a new charter programme by Anex Tour Vietnam. The programme will connect Da Nang with eight cities across Russia, the CIS, and Belarus through October 2026. The company’s summer schedule alone is expected to bring around 25,000 international visitors to the city, with up to 36 flights per month.
Da Nang has stepped up promotion in Russia and CIS markets, including the 32nd International Travel & Hospitality Exhibition (MITT 2026) Moscow in March 2026. Visitors from these markets typically stay longer, averaging 6–9 nights, and prefer 3–5 star accommodation. The charter programmes are set to boost local tourism growth while strengthening Da Nang’s image as a modern, safe and attractive beach destination.
Despite global aviation volatility and fuel shortages, airlines and tour operators said they would maintain plans to operate flights from Russia to Da Nang, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc throughout 2026.
Beyond Da Nang, Anex Tour Vietnam is also bringing visitors from Russia and CIS countries to Nha Trang ward of Khanh Hoa province and Phan Thiet ward of Lam Dong province. Khanh Hoa is expected to attract around 180,000 visitors from these markets during the summer of 2026. Nationwide, Anex Tour Vietnam plans to bring more than 200,000 visitors from Russia and other markets to Vietnam between April and October 2026, with an average of about 241 flights per month.
Da Nang unveils tourism stimulus programme series for 2026
VOV.VN - The Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has launched a series of tourism stimulus programmes aimed at boosting visitor arrivals and strengthening the city’s destination appeal in 2026.
