Turkey braces for fresh influx of Russians as Putin announces mobilization
Prices of international flights from Russia to countries where Russians can visa-free travel skyrocketed within hours following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s partial mobilization announcement.
Prices of flights to Istanbul from Moscow and other major Russian cities jumped by more than 100% today due to high demand following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement of partial mobilization in the country.
The cost of a one-way ticket from Moscow to Istanbul ranges from $1,500 to $4,000, up by more than 100% from a day ago, according to Google Flights search data.
All flights of the Turkish airliners, including the country's flag carrier, Turkish Airlines, and budget carrier Pegasus, are booked until Sunday.
Skyrocketing prices and the increasing length of flights, which have reached some 50 hours for a flight usually taking around five hours, have not deterred travelers from their plans — even as prices continue to rise.
