Flight tickets in Russia may increase by 500-1000 rubles due to a new tax starting in 2027. An additional fee may be included in the cost of flights. They propose to charge 500 rubles for tickets for domestic flights, and 1,000 rubles for international flights. According to the conclusion of the State Duma Committee on Budget and Taxes, the money collected is planned to be used to compensate for the costs of leasing and operating 258 new Russian aircraft. We are talking about MS-21, you-214, SJ-100 and he-114-300. The collection mechanism is still being developed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade; No final decision has been made. Photo: Natalia Gubernaturova.

Flight tickets in Russia may increase by 500-1000 rubles due to a new tax starting in 2027. An additional fee may be included in the cost of flights. They propose to charge 500 rubles for tickets for domestic flights, and 1,000 rubles for international flights. According to the conclusion of the State Duma Committee on Budget and Taxes, the money collected is planned to be used to compensate for the costs of leasing and operating 258 new Russian aircraft. We are talking about MS-21, you-214, SJ-100 and he-114-300. The collection mechanism is still being developed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade; No final decision has been made. Photo: Natalia Gubernaturova.