'Skyscanner': Bishkek Tops 2027 Destinations with 501% Search Growth
The Kyrgyz capital Bishkek topped Skyscanner's list of trending destinations for 2027, with flight searches soaring by 501%, followed by Hurghada with a 186% growth and Malmö at 103%.
The Kyrgyz capital Bishkek topped Skyscanner's list of trending destinations for 2027, after flight searches for it rose by 501% over a year.
The Egyptian resort of Hurghada came next with 186% growth, followed by the Swedish city of Malmö at 103%, according to figures comparing search volume in 2026 with the corresponding period in 2025.
The report emphasized that these figures reflect flight searches, not actual arrival numbers or sold tickets, meaning they serve as an indicator of interest rather than realized tourism volume.
Tourism experts believe that the rise of destinations like Bishkek and Hurghada reflects travelers seeking less expensive and less crowded options, amid rising travel costs to traditional destinations.
What do these terms mean?
Flight Search Index: A measurement of how often users search for flights to a specific destination, used to forecast demand before it occurs.
Emerging Destination: A relatively new tourist destination experiencing rapid growth in interest before becoming a traditional hotspot.
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