Russian tourists are booking autumn holiday packages to the Philippines in growing numbers, with prices starting from 245,000 rubles, according to travel industry experts cited by Russian travel news outlet TourDom.
The surge in demand is being driven primarily by experienced travelers who have already taken multiple trips to popular Southeast Asian destinations such as Thailand, Vietnam, and the Indonesian island of Bali. Tour operators expressed confidence that the growing interest in the Philippine archipelago will continue into the upcoming season.
Thailand, Vietnam, and Bali have historically served as primary tropical vacation spots for Russian holidaymakers seeking warm weather during autumn and winter months. As travelers look for new experiences across Southeast Asia, tourism professionals note that the Philippines has emerged as an increasingly attractive alternative.
The official travel season in the Philippines begins in November, when the tropical rainy season typically ends across the island nation. Tour packages for an 11-night stay on the resort island of Boracay, flying out of Moscow with Qatar Airways, currently start at 308,000 rubles for two people.
Travelers seeking lower prices can select charter flights operated from eastern Russia. Packages departing from the Siberian city of Irkutsk on IrAero charter flights start at 245,000 rubles, while trips departing from Khabarovsk in the Russian Far East begin at 261,000 rubles.
Regional departures and destination details
Boracay is a small tropical island located in the central Philippines, internationally famous for its white sand beaches and resort infrastructure. Qatar Airways, the national carrier of Qatar, connects Moscow to Asian destinations via its international transit hub in Doha. IrAero is an airline headquartered in Irkutsk that provides regional and international flights across Siberia and East Asia.
Irkutsk, located near Lake Baikal in Siberia, and Khabarovsk, situated near the Chinese border in the Russian Far East, serve as major regional transit hubs. Direct charter options from these cities allow residents of eastern Russia to reach Asian beach resorts without traveling through Moscow.
Blogger reports from Manila
The rise in autumn booking interest comes after earlier attention generated by a Russian travel blogger who visited the Philippines. The blogger filmed video content at a cemetery in Manila, describing how local families reside inside burial vaults and sleep on graves.
Manila, situated on the island of Luzon, is the capital of the Philippines and the country's primary entry point for international travelers. The dense metropolitan area is home to over 13 million residents and is known for its historic colonial districts alongside stark economic contrasts.
