Six budget countries for holidays in June are named

Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan became the most accessible foreign destinations for Russians in June 2026. Yandex Travel analysts told Izvestia how much flights and accommodation in popular neighboring countries cost.

Uzbekistan remains the most accessible foreign destination. A round-trip flight will cost an average of 14.3 thousand rubles, and accommodation starts from 1.3 thousand rubles. Tourists are recommended Samarkand for exploring ancient mausoleums and Bukhara for walking through historical quarters. Due to the June heat, experts advise planning excursions in the morning.

Kyrgyzstan takes the second place in terms of benefits with a flight for 23.8 thousand rubles. The Issyk-Kul Lake season opens here in June, and nature lovers are advised to visit Ala-Archa National Park. In Kazakhstan, where a flight costs about 26.3 thousand rubles, in addition to Alma Ata, travelers are offered Aktau on the Caspian Sea, known for its steppe landscapes and cliffs.

To travel to Georgia, you will need about 30.6 thousand rubles for air tickets. In addition to Tbilisi, tourists are offered Kutaisi, from where it is more convenient to get to the canyons and caves, as well as Borjomi for a relaxing holiday by the mineral springs.

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In Turkey, Izmir or the province of Aydin on the Aegean coast can become an alternative to the usual resorts. These regions are famous for their ancient monuments and olive groves. A flight to Turkey costs an average of 31 thousand rubles, and the minimum price for a hotel room is about 1 thousand rubles.

"The median cost of a flight from Russia to China in June is 42.9 thousand rubles. Accommodation can be found from about 1 thousand rubles per night. In Harbin, hotels are available from 1.1 thousand rubles per day, in Dalian — from about 2 thousand rubles, in Qingdao — from 1.2 thousand rubles, in Beijing — from 1.3 thousand rubles," the analysts noted.

Elena Kosheleva, Director of Sberbank Insurance projects, reported on May 13 that with the onset of the warm season, Russians are more likely to travel around the country and abroad, but even a carefully planned vacation can be complicated by flight delays, baggage loss, or health problems. According to her, in preparation for the trip, first of all, it is necessary to think over the program in advance.