Novosibirsk has direct flights to Vietnam, and they are the easiest way to reach a beach from Siberia in 2026. A round trip to Nha Trang runs about 60,000 to 100,000 rubles per person, while Phu Quoc costs more and is served by charters only. The budget below shows where the money goes.
What the trip costs, line by line
A direct round trip to Nha Trang costs 60,000 to 100,000 rubles. Itineraries with one or two connections start near 60,000 rubles, and the cheapest usually fly with Chinese carriers and a layover in China. Phu Quoc is the expensive end: open-sale charter seats start around 130,000 rubles round trip.
For two travellers, flights alone come to 120,000 to 200,000 rubles on a direct Nha Trang route and from about 260,000 rubles for Phu Quoc. Hotel and transfers come on top. As a packaged benchmark from Moscow, 11 nights in Nha Trang with a connecting flight starts near 140,000 rubles for two, and Phu Quoc near 200,000. Direct-flight packages cost more, and from Novosibirsk the numbers are recalculated for your exact dates.
The baggage trap: charters against scheduled flights
Three carriers fly Novosibirsk to Nha Trang non-stop: Aeroflot, plus Azur Air and Nordwind charters. Charters usually include checked baggage. Aeroflot adds about 14,000 rubles for a bag, which can erase a “cheaper” headline fare, so compare totals with luggage in.
A short comfortable layover costs 10,000 to 20,000 rubles more than a long awkward one. If a direct flight costs less than 5,000 rubles extra, take it: half a day on the beach beats the saving. With spare days, a long stopover in Istanbul or Beijing turns the trip into two holidays. The same price logic applies from other cities, as in our guide to package tours from Yekaterinburg .
When a multi-city trip gets hard to book
One week at one resort is easy to book yourself. It gets harder with more than a beach. English is thin outside resorts, domestic hops between cities are separate tickets, and Russian cards often fail on online excursion platforms.
If your plan goes beyond one beach, we book the domestic flights and pay for excursions where Russian cards fail. Our team lives in Vietnam and has run tours here since 2023. For the whole country in 10 days, there is a ready route with a detailed program.
Timing: no jet lag, and the dates to dodge
Flight time is roughly 8 to 10 hours. Novosibirsk and Vietnam are both on UTC+7, so you land with no time-zone shift and the first day is a full beach day.
Peak fares hit between December 20 and January 10. Move your departure a week away from that window and prices drop noticeably. A return flight on January 1 or 2 is often cheaper than flying back mid-holiday. You can see the programs we run on our tours page .
Nha Trang, Phu Quoc or Cam Ranh
Nha Trang is the safer default: more airlines, more departure dates, workable most of the year. Phu Quoc is best in the dry season, roughly November to April, and gets heavy rain in summer. Our Nha Trang vs Phu Quoc comparison covers beaches and prices.
Most Nha Trang flights land at Cam Ranh, about 30 kilometres from the city. Seasonal charters there usually run from October to April, so check the carrier timetable for your exact dates before booking a hotel.
Which option I would pick
For a first trip, take a direct flight to Nha Trang and spend a week at one resort. Choose Phu Quoc in winter and as a package, since standalone charter seats cost more. Take a connection only when it saves more than 5,000 rubles and you have a spare day.
Check the official e‑visa portal before you pay: Russian citizens enter visa-free for 45 days, and a longer stay needs an e‑visa valid for 90 days. If you would rather not piece the trip together yourself, send us your dates and we will price the trip from Novosibirsk on Telegram.
FAQ
How far is Cam Ranh airport from Nha Trang?
About 30 kilometres, roughly a 40-minute taxi ride. Book the transfer in advance so you are not haggling after a night flight.
Can I pay with a Russian card in Vietnam?
Russian cards do not work abroad, so bring cash to exchange and keep a reserve for the first days.
What if a charter is rescheduled?
Contact the tour operator or ticket seller, keep every confirmation, and book hotels with free cancellation, because charter schedules shift more often than scheduled flights.
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes. Medical care for foreigners is paid and expensive at resorts, so buy a policy with medical cover before departure.
