Upon arrival, the delegation was greeted with a welcome ceremony featuring lion dances, traditional Vietnamese souvenirs, and fresh flowers. The event marks the start of the island's winter holiday campaign targeting travelers from Russia, a key international source market for Phu Quoc.

Direct air connectivity significantly reduces travel time for long-term winter leisure stays. To prepare for the peak season, local hospitality providers, transport operators, and entertainment complexes have upgraded service coordination. Meanwhile, the 45-day visa exemption policy continues to facilitate entry for Russian visitors.

The opening flight lays the groundwork for Anex Tour Vietnam's international route expansion plan through 2027 and beyond. Ozkan Liman, Chief Operating Officer of Anex Tour Vietnam, shared: “Phu Quoc is currently a leading famous destination not only in Vietnam but worldwide. Russian tourists particularly love the sunshine, beach, and white sand beaches here. Through each season, customer expectations are getting higher, and this season is no exception.”

Anex Tour Vietnam aims to bring approximately 15,000 Russian visitors to Phu Quoc monthly this season, with incremental growth targets set for the upcoming year to build toward year-round tourism operations on the island.

Aeroflot to launch direct flights connecting Moscow and Phu Quoc

VOV.VN - Russian airline Aeroflot is set to launch a twice-weekly scheduled service between Moscow and Phu Quoc from October 15, using wide-body aircraft, while charter flights from Russia to the island are expected to resume in late September, several weeks earlier than last year.

Russian tourist arrivals in Nha Trang and Phu Quoc set to surge late this year

VOV.VN- Building on a strong recovery in Russian tourist arrivals, travel operators will expand flight connections between Russia and Vietnam for the 2026-2027 winter season, with Nha Trang and Phu Quoc serving as key destinations.