Flights from Istanbul to Moscow: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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Route details

1756 km

Distance

Direct flights to Moscow

Weather now

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+46°F

Snow

Airports

DME

42km

SVO

27km

VKO

28km

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Pick your travel dates to get the cheapest live flight prices to Moscow:

November

2025

Flight prices from Istanbul to Moscow

Typically the return flight from Istanbul to Moscow costs about that much:

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Moscow?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Istanbul to Moscow flight (one-way) at the moment:

We have analyzed the prices and it seems that June might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $343 to $560. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be July with a price range of $351 – $566.

Is Moscow an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Istanbul to Moscow with other routes:

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Price per kilometer: -- $ / km

Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.

Direct flights from Istanbul to Moscow

There are 2 airlines that fly directly from Istanbul to Moscow: Kinda Airlines, Aeroflot if you are departing from Istanbul. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Most airlines arrive to Sheremetyevo International Airport. Most flights depart on Wednesday.

Airlines that have direct flights from Istanbul to Moscow

Kinda Airlines

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SVO

Aeroflot

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SVO

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Airlines that have connecting flights from Istanbul to Moscow

There are 10 other airlines that fly from Istanbul to Moscow, including Air Serbia, Pobeda, Pegasus, EgyptAir and others.

Air Serbia

Pobeda

Pegasus

EgyptAir

Airports in Moscow and Istanbul

Moscow has 4 airports and Istanbul has 3 airports.

Moscow

Istanbul

Domodedovo International Airport (DME)

http://www.domodedovo.ru/

42 km from Moscow city center.

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Taxi

~50 min.

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Bus

~50 min.

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Train

~50 min.

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Shuttle

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Subway

Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)

http://www.svo.aero/

27 km from Moscow city center.

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Taxi

~30 min.

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Bus

~20 min.

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Train

~70 min.

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Shuttle

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Subway

2 airlines with direct flights

Vnukovo International Airport (VKO)

http://www.vnukovo.ru/

28 km from Moscow city center.

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Taxi

~30 min.

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Bus

~60 min.

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Train

~40 min.

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Shuttle

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Subway

~45 min.

Zhukovsky International (ZIA)

38 km from Moscow city center.

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Taxi

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

Which airport in Moscow is better?

The closest airport to Moscow city center is Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) with 27 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Domodedovo International Airport (DME), trip will take 50 min. Most airlines like Kinda Airlines, Aeroflot with direct flights are flying to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO).

Planning a trip from Istanbul to Moscow? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Moscow looks currently:

Today, 24 November

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+46°F

Snow

7 m/s

91 %

Tue, 25 November

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+32°F

Snow

6 m/s

75 %

Wed, 26 November

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+34°F

Snow

3 m/s

100 %

Thu, 27 November

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+39°F

Broken clouds

4 m/s

98 %

Fri, 28 November

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+34°F

Broken clouds

5 m/s

74 %

Sat, 29 November

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+37°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

85 %

Sun, 30 November

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+36°F

Scattered clouds

3 m/s

81 %

Mon, 01 December

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+34°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

84 %

Tue, 02 December

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+36°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

88 %

Wed, 03 December

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+37°F

Snow

8 m/s

91 %

Thu, 04 December

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+37°F

Rain

8 m/s

78 %

Fri, 05 December

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+36°F

Snow

4 m/s

72 %

Sat, 06 December

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+23°F

Snow

9 m/s

68 %

Sun, 07 December

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+25°F

Broken clouds

5 m/s

55 %

Mon, 08 December

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+27°F

Snow

4 m/s

89 %

Tue, 09 December

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+37°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

81 %

How expensive is Moscow?

Moscow prices compared to Istanbul:

Moscow is in average 101% more expensive than Istanbul. The biggest difference is Bu. The smallest difference is Utilities (-9%) and Transport (-18%).

Some Price Examples (vs Istanbul):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$12.97 vs $5.50

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$55.58 vs $28.25

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McMeal at McDonalds

$6.49 vs $4.70

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Cappuccino (regular)

$3.10 vs $2.27

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.12 vs $0.83

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.77 vs $0.31

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$1.31 vs $0.99

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$0.85 vs $0.46

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Eggs (regular) (12)

$1.89 vs $2.33

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Local Cheese (1kg)

$11.79 vs $7.98

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.60 vs $4.37

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Banana (1kg)

$1.36 vs $2.35

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$9.34 vs $10.20

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.22 vs $2.37

Moscow in average is 101% more expensive

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The biggest difference is Buy, Rent, Salaries prices.

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FAQ

Flying from Istanbul to Moscow? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports does Moscow has?

There are 4 of airports in Moscow: Domodedovo International Airport, Sheremetyevo International Airport, Vnukovo International Airport, Zhukovsky International. The closest one is Sheremetyevo International Airport which is 27 km away.

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How far is it to fly between Istanbul and Moscow?

A passenger flying direct from Istanbul to Moscow will travel around 1756 km.

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How long does it take to travel from Istanbul to Moscow?

You should expect a flight time of around ∞h NaNm – -∞h NaNm.

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What’s the weather like in Moscow?

On average you could expect +19°F in January to +66°F in July. Currently, it is Snow and +46°F in Moscow.

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Is there a direct connection between Istanbul and Moscow?

Yes, there are direct flights from Istanbul to Moscow. You can fly to Moscow 1 day a week: Wednesday.

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Which airlines offer direct flights from Istanbul to Moscow?

Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Istanbul to Moscow: Kinda Airlines, Aeroflot.

Moscow guide

Moscow themes

This is what Moscow is known for:

Shopping

Nightlife

Urbanism

Architecture

Family

Food

Romantic

Location

Moscow is located in Russia, 1756 km away from Istanbul:

Moscow time zone

Both Istanbul and Moscow have the same time zone

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16:11

Time in Moscow right now

Currency and exchange rate

100 Russian Ruble equals 1.27 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 7896.02 Russian Ruble.

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100 ₽ = $1.27

Exchange rate

Visa to Russia

Visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is - days¹.

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Visa is required

For US citizens

Language in Russia

Official language in Russia is Russian. People knowledge of English is average².

Russian

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Moscow typically is a safe place³. Just be careful when crossing a road or using ATMs.

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Typically safe

Air Quality

Moscow generally has a low level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: low

Moscow pros and cons

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