13 Aug 2026
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On August 13, 2026, the Representative Office of Azerbaijan Tourism Board in the Russian Federation held a destination presentation in the format of a business breakfast for representatives of the Russian travel industry. The event was organized as part of a joint promotional initiative with leading Russian tour operator FUN&SUN.
The meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation with the Russian travel industry and further promote Azerbaijan as an attractive travel destination in the Russian market. Participants discussed the country’s tourism potential, its diverse range of travel experiences, and opportunities for further cooperation with Russian travel agencies.
Around 50 leading travel agencies cooperating with FUN&SUN participated in the event. As part of the business program, representatives of Azerbaijan Tourism Board in Russia, together with partners Absheron Hotel Group and Sea Breeze, presented the latest tourism offerings and highlighted opportunities for further cooperation
The event was also attended by Samir Akhmedov, Counselor for Economic Affairs at the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Russian Federation.
The Representative Office of the Azerbaijan Tourism Board in Russia continues to develop partnerships with key representatives of the Russian travel industry and implement initiatives aimed at increasing awareness of Azerbaijan and strengthening its position as a sought-after travel destination.
In 2025, Azerbaijan welcomed more than 600,000 visitors from the Russian Federation. In July 2026 alone, more than 73,000 visitors from Russia travelled to Azerbaijan, exceeding the figure recorded in July 2025.
Currently, flights between the countries are operated by Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), UTair, Aeroflot, Rossiya Airlines, Ural Airlines, S7 Airlines, and IrAero. In total, air routes connect four airports in Azerbaijan with more than ten airports in the Russian Federation.
