Russia is considering Turkey’s proposal to resume flights between the countries starting July 15, Russian Transport Minister Yevgeny Dietrich informed.
“We are considering that,” he said when asked about Russia’s position on the proposal made by Turkey.
For the coming winter, the tour operator TEZ TOUR has planned its own flight programs to Andorra, Austria, Italy and Bulgaria. Departures are planned for the period of Christmas in Europe and New Year's dates 2020-2021.
The flights from Moscow to Andorra (arrival point is Barcelona), Austria…
Russia has opened its domestic tourist season Wednesday as it continues to grapple with the deadly coronavirus pandemic that has seen it record the world’s third-highest number of infections.
More than 70 Russian regions are expected to open their tourist seasons on July 1, Prime Minister…
The head of Anex Group, Neshet Kochkar, predicted a possible dates for Russian tourists to return to Turkish resorts and named a rival country that could weaken Turkey’s position in the autumn-winter season.
According to Kochkar, from the point of view of tourist results the current year…
Cypriot hoteliers insist the authorities to set a date of the resumption of flights from the UK and Russia, which are the main entry markets for the country. The share of these source markets accounts for 50% of the general tourist flow. Hoteliers fear that tourists instead Cyprus will go to Greece…
Russia, as expected, was not included in the list of those 15 countries from which the ban on entry into the EU was removed from July 1. More precisely, the ban on entry into the EU was lifted for citizens of 14 countries, and the restriction may also be lifted for China.
Russia and Turkey are actively discussing the possibility of resumption of flights this summer season - such encouraging information was provided by Russian Ambassador to Ankara Alexei Yerkhov. According to him, Turkey has done a lot for the safety of tourist facilities, as well as airports and other…
While Turkish official sources are optimistic about the timing of the restoration of air transportation from Russia to Turkey, the leading tour operators continue to adjust their plans for the summer.
On June 25, Coral Travel informed its retail partners about the cancellation of tours abroad…
EU borders may not open for Russians from July 1. According to The New York Times, Brussels will recommend EU member states to open borders for third-countries only in the situation when covid infection in these non-European states is comparable to or close to the level currently existing in Europe.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey has published statistics on tourism for May. Due to the closed borders and the suspension of flights, the Russian tourist flow fell by almost 1 000 times in annual terms.
If a year ago in May the country received more than 4 million foreign guests,…
Starting June 29, the UK Visa and Immigration Services (UKVI) begin a phased exit from the pandemic-restricted regime. The resumption of the provision of services to citizens will begin simultaneously in Moscow, Rostov-on-Don, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk.
Georgia expects to open a land border with Russia in August this year. This was announced by the special representative of the country's Prime Minister Zurab Abashid.
In addition to land borders, the Georgian side is ready to resume direct flights to Russia.
Czech Health Minister Adam Vojtech believes that the borders for tourists from Russia, Ukraine and other non European Union countries will remain closed all the summer.
“Currently, the movement between the EU countries is practically free, the number of COVID-19 diseases is constantly decreasing.…
Five new flights to Europe will be launched from St. Petersburg in the autumn
Wizz Air has announced its first Russian base in Saint Petersburg. From September, one Airbus A320 aircraft will be based at Pulkovo Airport. Along with the establishment of the new base, Wizz Air announced five…
The authorities of Cyprus have explained the conditions for opening the country for international tourism. Flights from Russia are not yet permitted, however, in the future, Russia will remain one of the main source market for Cyprus.
On June 9 Cyprus has resumed receiving foreign flights.…
The first foreign tourists in Greece were expected from June 15, the prospects for flights from Russia are still not clear. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the opening of the tourist season in Greece, he told reporters: “Greek tourism is returning. From Monday, we are ready to host…
