Russian Sauna 'Banya' Gets Closer... Air Busan Opens Incheon~Vladivostok Air Route

New Regular Flight Launch in February Next Year, Passenger Increase Expected Due to Business Demand in the Largest City of the Far East

Air Busan passenger plane.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Air Busan has opened an air route between Incheon and Vladivostok.

Starting February next year, a new route connecting Incheon and Vladivostok, Russia will be launched, expanding international flight operations.

Air Busan announced that from February 5th of the new year, regular flights on the Vladivostok route departing from Incheon International Airport will operate once every two weeks on Saturdays.

The Incheon-Vladivostok flight departs Incheon International Airport at 11:15 AM and arrives at Vladivostok International Airport at 3:00 PM local time.

The flight from Vladivostok International Airport departs at 6:05 PM and arrives at Incheon International Airport at 8:00 PM. The time difference between Incheon and Vladivostok is one hour.

Arrivals in Vladivostok must carry an English PCR negative test certificate issued within 48 hours of arrival time when entering Russia, and Koreans can enter visa-free.

Detailed information on entry requirements and quarantine standards can be found on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website and the Vladivostok Consulate General notices.

Vladivostok, the administrative center of Russia's Primorsky Krai and the largest city in the Far East region, is a destination with active exchanges between Korea and Russia and has high demand for business travel.

Compared to other parts of Europe, the flight time is short, the cost of living is low, and there are plenty of things to enjoy, making it a popular travel destination for domestic tourists.

It is perfect for enjoying exotic European scenery on a short trip and tasting seafood dishes at an affordable price. The unique experience of the Russian steam sauna called ‘banya’ is also attractive.

An Air Busan official said, “Vladivostok is one of the regions with active economic exchanges with Korea, and there is steady demand for business travel,” adding, “We expect the number of travelers and tourists to increase with the new route opening in the new year.”

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