Russian tourist flow to Indonesia almost recovered in the first quarter 2023

In March, the Russian tourist flow to Indonesia set a historical record. According to the results of the first three months of this year, the indicators of Russian volume exceeded ones of 2019 and almost reached the data of 2020. In terms of affordability, Indonesia is the 4th Southeast Asian country that is in demand among Russian tourists.

In the period from January to March inclusive, according to official statistics, the country accepted 56 947 tourists from Russia.

This indicator almost reached the data for the first quarter of a successful 2020, when 61 023 Russians arrived in Indonesia and exceeded the data for the same period in 2019, when the Russian tourist flow amounted to 46 639 Russians.

Over March 2023, the number of Russian tourists (15 310) exceeded the historical maximum of March 2019 (15 281).

According to experts, the demand potential is much greater. And to activate it, Indonesia needs very little - to officially lift the current entry restrictions - vaccination certificates.

If we compare Indonesia in terms of demand with other countries of Southeast Asia which are in demand among Russians, then the country ranks third in terms of tourist flow after Thailand and Sri Lanka.

But in the price rating among Southeast Asian countries, Indonesia is noticeably after Sri Lanka Thailand and Vietnam. Tourists can relax in May in Indonesia for at least $ 2 590 for two persons, for 11 nights at a 3* hotel. Paks tour operator has such offers. Budget offer from Ambotis Holidays at a 4* hotel in Bali for 11 nights starts from $ 3 007 for two.