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Travel to Asia 2026

49 countries — live prices, visas, weather and holidays in one place

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

How to think about an Asia trip

Asia isn't one place. Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia) is cheap, warm and traveller-friendly; East Asia (Japan, Korea) is developed and pricier; South Asia (India, Nepal, Sri Lanka) is intense and very cheap.

The flight to Asia is long and expensive — so stay at least two weeks, ideally a month. Cheap intra-Asia flights let you combine two or three countries.

When to visit

Southeast Asia: the dry season (November–March) is the time. The monsoon (June–October) doesn't rule out a trip — the rain comes in bursts, prices are low — but islands and boat trips are limited.

Japan: spring (cherry blossom, late March–April) and autumn (foliage, October–November) are the peak, in prices and crowds too.

Visas and health

Some countries are visa-free for many nationalities; others need an e-Visa in advance (India, Vietnam, Sri Lanka). Each country's visa page has the exact rule.

Travel insurance with a high medical limit is the first thing to sort — private treatment in Asia can run into the tens of thousands.

Every destination

Countries in Asia

Pick a destination for the full guide.

Afghanistan AfghanistanAfghanistan, a landlocked country at the crossroads of Central and South Asia, holds a complex history shaped by…Open the guide Armenia ArmeniaYerevan is cheap and close (under a 3-hour flight), with mountain monasteries an hour or two away.Open the guide Azerbaijan AzerbaijanBaku is modern and wealthy on the Caspian, with a small old city in the centre.Open the guide Bahrain BahrainBahrain, a small island nation in the Persian Gulf, offers a surprising blend of ancient history and modern vibrancy…Open the guide Bangladesh BangladeshBangladesh is a vibrant destination that offers a unique blend of rich culture, stunning landscapes, and warm…Open the guide Bhutan BhutanBhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, offers a journey unlike any other, where ancient monasteries perch on cliffs…Open the guide Brunei BruneiBrunei, a small yet richly cultural nation on the island of Borneo, offers a unique blend of pristine rainforests,…Open the guide Cambodia CambodiaAngkor Wat is the reason, and the base is Siem Reap — a three-day pass beats a single day, and you start before sunrise.Open the guide ChinaMandarin ChinaYou need a VPN installed before you land (Google, WhatsApp, Instagram are blocked), and payment is Alipay/WeChat — link a foreign…Open the guide Georgia GeorgiaTbilisi is cheap, the food is heavy and excellent, and the wine is 8,000 years old — locals will refill your glass before you've…Open the guide Hong KongCantoneseEnglish Hong KongDiscover Hong Kong with Around the World.Open the guide India IndiaThere is no single India — the north (Delhi, Rajasthan, the mountains) and the south (Kerala, the coast) are different countries…Open the guide Indonesia IndonesiaBali is one island of thousands — Java (the volcanoes, Borobudur), Lombok and Komodo are other worlds, a domestic flight away.Open the guide Iran IranIran is home to one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations, with a history stretching back over 4,000 years.Open the guide Iraq IraqIraq is a land of ancient civilizations and complex modern realities, where the ruins of Babylon sit alongside bustling…Open the guide Israel IsraelA small country with big climate swings: humid Tel Aviv, Jerusalem cool in the evening even in summer, the Dead Sea and the Arava…Open the guide JapanJapanese JapanThe JR Pass only pays off if you do at least a Tokyo–Kyoto–Tokyo loop in a week; otherwise buy single tickets.Open the guide Jordan JordanPetra needs a full day at least (and a second-day ticket is much cheaper), Wadi Rum another day, and most people enter via the…Open the guide Kazakhstan KazakhstanEnormous — Almaty in the south (mountains, green) and Astana in the north (a planned capital, extreme cold) are a two-hour flight…Open the guide Kuwait KuwaitKuwait is a unique blend of modernity and tradition, making it an intriguing destination for travelers.Open the guide Kyrgyzstan KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan is a destination that captivates with its stunning natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage.Open the guide Laos LaosLaos offers a unique blend of untouched landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and laid-back charm that makes it a…Open the guide Lebanon LebanonLebanon is a country of contrasts, where ancient ruins stand alongside vibrant modern cities, and the Mediterranean…Open the guide MacauCantonesePortuguese MacauDiscover Macau with Around the World.Open the guide Malaysia MalaysiaTwo parts split by sea: the west (Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Malacca) is developed and easy, and the eastern part on Borneo…Open the guide Maldives MaldivesEvery hotel is its own island, and getting there is a boat or a seaplane from the airport at Malé — a separate cost that drives…Open the guide Mongolia MongoliaMongolia offers an extraordinary blend of vast open landscapes, nomadic culture, and rugged mountain ranges that few…Open the guide Myanmar MyanmarMyanmar captivates with its rich tapestry of ancient temples, vibrant cultures, and dramatic landscapes, yet it remains…Open the guide Nepal NepalKathmandu is the launch point for treks, not the destination itself — and the treks (Annapurna, Everest) need permits (TIMS and…Open the guide Timor-Leste North KoreaNorth Korea remains one of the most enigmatic and tightly controlled destinations on the planet.Open the guide Oman OmanOman trip 2026 offers a journey to a land where desert dunes meet rugged mountains and ancient forts guard timeless…Open the guide Pakistan PakistanPakistan is home to one of the world’s highest paved international roads, the Karakoram Highway, which links it to…Open the guide Philippines Philippines7,000 islands and no overland route — every move between regions is a flight or a ferry, and Manila is the transit hub.Open the guide Qatar QatarQatar is a country where modern ambition meets desert tradition, offering a travel experience that’s both cutting-edge…Open the guide Saudi Arabia Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia is a land of striking contrasts, where ancient history meets rapid modernization.Open the guide Singapore SingaporeA perfect stopover — two days is enough, the metro covers everything and is cheap.Open the guide South KoreaKorean South KoreaSeoul is fast, connected and stays up late — everything is open until night.Open the guide Sri Lanka Sri LankaAn island small enough to cross by train in a few days — the hill line to Ella is one of the world's most scenic.Open the guide Syria SyriaSyria's ancient cities and archaeological treasures tell stories that stretch back millennia, from the towering ruins…Open the guide Taiwan TaiwanTaipei is compact and efficient, a high-speed train runs the length of the west coast in two hours, and an EasyCard works…Open the guide Tajikistan TajikistanTajikistan is a land of soaring mountains and ancient Silk Road history, where the Pamir range carves dramatic skylines…Open the guide ThailandThai ThailandBangkok has two airports: Suvarnabhumi for full-service carriers, Don Mueang for low-cost, an hour apart.Open the guide Timor-Leste Timor-LesteTimor-Leste, one of the youngest nations in Southeast Asia, offers a remarkable blend of rugged landscapes, rich…Open the guide Turkey TurkeyIstanbul physically straddles two continents — one ferry fare from Europe to Asia.Open the guide Turkmenistan TurkmenistanTurkmenistan trip 2026 offers a journey into one of Central Asia's most enigmatic and least-visited countries, where…Open the guide United Arab Emirates United Arab EmiratesDubai is built for a stopover: a free hotel on some Emirates tickets with a long layover, a clean cheap metro from the airport.Open the guide Uzbekistan UzbekistanSamarkand, Bukhara and Khiva are the core — Silk Road cities, linked by a fast train (Afrosiyob) booked ahead.Open the guide VietnamVietnamese VietnamLong and narrow — Hanoi in the north is cool, Ho Chi Minh City in the south is tropical year-round, and a domestic flight saves…Open the guide Yemen YemenYemen is home to the ancient skyscrapers of Shibam, often called the 'Manhattan of the Desert,' showcasing mudbrick…Open the guide
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Start with the flight

Flights to Asia

The cheapest way into a whole continent shifts by airline and entry point. Check fares to the main hubs.

Check flight prices to Asia, every airline at once.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

Which countries are in Asia?
49 countries, including Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh and more. Each has a guide with live prices, visa, weather and holidays.
How do you plan a multi-country trip in Asia?
Start from the season (each country guide shows the best months), check the visa for every destination, and connect the route by regional flights or overland. Neighbouring countries link to each other in the guides.