Over a hundred destinations on a biometric passport: how many days Schengen, the Balkans, Asia and the Americas allow, and what the 20-euro ETIAS changes.
The cheapest trips from Ukraine in 2026 are Georgia, Albania, off-peak Turkey, Egypt and the Balkans. We break the destinations down by visa, season and an honest spending range, with the closed airspace factored in.
Albania is really two countries in one: the turquoise coast of the Riviera around Saranda and Ksamil, and the stone Ottoman towns of Berat and Gjirokaster up in the mountains. And for now it is still cheaper than its Adriatic neighbours.
Ukrainian citizens do not need a visa for Albania. A 90-day-in-180 visa-free regime applies, along with a separate government decision allowing stays without a residence permit until 30 March 2027.
Albania is one of the most fascinating countries in Europe. Friendly people, excellent food, and picturesque mountains.
