Chukotka is Russia’s most remote region—and honestly, it lives up to that billing. The easternmost point of Eurasia sits out there like a place you only hear about in stories, shaped by whales, walruses and reindeers. Even most Russians seem to treat it like something far away, almost unreachable.
For travelers considering 2026, the picture is still pretty similar: getting in means flying, getting around means… more flying, and once you leave Anadyr, services get thin. Misryoum newsroom reported that the next scheduled group tour is set for August 10th to 21st, 2026, positioning the trip as one of the more organized ways to experience this far corner without stitching together everything yourself.
So how do you actually arrive? Misryoum editorial desk noted that there are no roads or railways linking Chukotka to the rest of Russia. That rules out anything overland, even if the distances look tempting on a map. From Moscow, Aeroflot operates just one or two flights a week to Anadyr Airport (DYR), and the journey takes about 8 hours. You may also fly into Anadyr from Krasnoyarsk, Khabarovsk, and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy. And yes, because of the sanctions, it’s not possible to book directly through Aeroflot’s website—tickets still can be obtained via aviasales.com.
Once you land, Anadyr is basically your launchpad. There are no trains, no rental cars that suddenly make the tundra navigable, and the only way to reach other parts of the region is to fly again. Chukotavia is the only airline in Chukotka, operating with small, Soviet-style 26-seat aircrafts. Misryoum analysis indicates reservations are taken by phone, flights don’t really follow a regular schedule, and in winter they might not fly at all. Even Russians, Misryoum editorial team stated, often struggle to book seats and are advised to book months in advance. One moment you’re sorting papers at the airport; the next you’re listening for announcements that sound like they could change—fast.
Staying there is another kind of puzzle. In Anadyr, there is one hotel available on Ostrovok app, but it’s quite expensive—usually around 150 EUR a night. Many other rooms are reserved for airline crew or people coming for business, and tourists can only stay if those spaces are free, which only becomes clear at the last minute. Outside the capital, villages don’t really have hotels. Instead, visitors typically stay in local apartments arranged through a contact—homes that are lived-in, not “tourist apartments.” Misryoum newsroom reported that cleanliness and tidiness can vary a lot depending on the host. In one personal account, the assigned apartment was messy (toothbrushes left behind, underwear drying on the heater), yet the weekly cost was €1,000 for a very basic two-bedroom apartment with a shared bathroom.
Money-wise, Chukotka uses the Russian Ruble. Misryoum travel desk noted that because of the sanctions, foreign bank cards are useless in Russia, and this includes Chukotka. There may be a possibility to exchange Euros or US dollars in Anadyr at Sberbank, but Misryoum editorial team cautions that it’s safer to exchange in Moscow before flying in. Outside Anadyr, foreign currency won’t be exchangeable or usable at all, so travelers should bring enough cash in rubles for the entire trip, especially with limited opening hours at local banks.
Internet is where expectations really need trimming. Misryoum analysis indicates that after trying an eSIM and a physical SIM, coverage worked in Anadyr but dropped off elsewhere, with zero coverage reported in Lorino. Some apartments had Wi-Fi, but when it worked it was extremely slow—barely useful even for messaging apps. The takeaway is simple: plan for being offline outside Anadyr. And if you’re wondering what the trip is “like” on the ground, the answer comes wrapped in daily details—permafrost air, engine noise fading into wind, and the strange comfort of knowing that you’re truly far from everything.
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