Trips from Russia to Turkey have become more than twice as expensive in just four years, marking one of the sharpest price increases across all goods and services tracked by Rosstat. According to an analysis by the Analytical Credit Rating Agency (ACRA), the cost of a holiday in Turkey between August 2021 and August 2025 rose by an unprecedented 218%, setting a record for the tourism sector.

ACRA analysts note that the surge in prices for trips abroad exceeded even the growth in the cost of consumer credit, which had been rising due to tight monetary policy.

The agency attributes the steep rise to a combination of factors. Roughly one-quarter of a typical tour’s price reflects payments to local service providers in Turkey – including accommodation, dining, and excursions – while the remaining three-quarters are driven by currency fluctuations, higher markups from travel agencies, and a shrinking list of destinations available to Russian travellers.

In August 2025, the average cost of a holiday package from Russia to Turkey reached 88,000 rubles, with about 28% of that amount spent on airfare. The remainder covers ground services, agency fees, and miscellaneous expenses.

Despite rising prices, Turkey remains the dominant foreign travel destination for Russians. According to Turkish tourism authorities, the country welcomed around 6.7 million Russian tourists in 2024, and that number could surpass 7 million in 2025 if current trends continue.

Experts say Turkey’s ongoing popularity is driven by its value-for-money reputation, simplified visa-free entry, and well-developed all-inclusive resort infrastructure. However, with the lira’s volatility and inflationary pressures in both countries, travel to Turkey may continue to test the limits of affordability for Russian holidaymakers in the coming seasons.