Flight offers: Istanbul to Moscow - eDreams

Route information

Currency exchange rates and cost of life

Train Local, one-way ticket
16% Trains are 16% more expensive in Moscow than in Istanbul.
Istanbul £0.44
Moscow £0.51
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
4% The average meal is 4% more expensive in Moscow than in Istanbul.
Istanbul £7.4
Moscow £7.72
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 117.49 RUB
1 RUB = 0.01 GBP
Last checked on 24 April 2024
Distance: 1091 miles
Istanbul airports
Istanbul Airport (IST) How far from city centre: 21 miles
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) How far from city centre: 19 miles
Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) How far from city centre: 9 miles
Moscow airports
Domodedovo (DME) How far from city centre: 27 miles
Sheremetyevo (SVO) How far from city centre: 17 miles
Vnukovo (VKO) How far from city centre: 18 miles
Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA) How far from city centre: 24 miles
Bykovo (BKA) How far from city centre: 20 miles

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Istanbul to Moscow

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Russia. At eDreams have you covered!
If I want to book flights from Istanbul to Moscow at eDreams, how can I find them?
At eDreams, by using machine learning technologies, we are able to find the cheapest options to fly from Istanbul to Moscow. This takes into consideration different factors such as price, stopovers, airline options and more.
Is Moscow more expensive than Istanbul to visit?
Comparing taxi prices, a ride in Moscow costs an average of 1.72 GBP pounds, 177% more expensive than Istanbul, with a fare of 0.62 GBP pounds, while train tickets cost 16% more in Moscow: 0.51 GBP pounds against 0.44 GBP pounds in Istanbul. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 7.72 GBP euros in Moscow, 4% more than the 7.40 GBP euros in Istanbul. The price of a coffee is approximately 3% cheaper in Moscow, with an average of 2.03 GBP euros, while in Istanbul the coffee costs 2.09 GBP.
What would be the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Moscow?
The most popular months to book from Istanbul to Moscow are November, January and August.
When would be the best time to travel from Istanbul to Moscow?
The best time of the year to visit Moscow from Istanbul really depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, December is the best month to fly to  Moscow from Istanbul in terms of searches from our customers, followed by March and February. If you would rather avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds June, April and May are the months with fewer searches for Istanbul -  Moscow.
What is the duration of a flight from Istanbul to Moscow?
Flight duration from Istanbul to Moscow is around 03:28 hours on average, at an average distance of 1,829 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
What is the weather like in Moscow compared to Istanbul?
The average temperature in Istanbul is 32.95 degrees in summer, with precipitation around 5.3 mm ,Moscow's temperatures reach 30.33 during the hot season, with 12.0 average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -18.2 degrees in Moscow, compared to the -0.3 average degrees reported in Istanbul. During the winter period, Istanbul can register 9.0 mm precipitation, while Moscow have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.
From which airports is it possible to fly from Istanbul to Moscow?
The main route from Istanbul to Moscow is: Istanbul Airport (IST) to Vnukovo (VKO). The following airlines fly this route:
  • Turkish Airlines.
  • You can also find Istanbul - Moscow flights between Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) to Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA) which are flown by the following airline(s): Onur Air.
Which airlines provide flights from Istanbul to Moscow?
The airlines that fly direct from Istanbul to Moscow are:
  • Aeroflot.
  • LEAV Aviation.
  • Pegasus Airlines.
Flight Time 3 h and 28 m Flights from Istanbul and Moscow last around 3 h and 28 m, although this flight time may also depend on other factors.
Airport of Departure Istanbul Airport You will depart from Istanbul Airport when flying from Istanbul to Moscow
Airport of Arrival Vnukovo Outbound flights from Istanbul to Moscow arrive at Vnukovo
Peak season December According to search data from our customers, December is the busiest time to fly from Istanbul to Moscow

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