Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Moscow - Compare and Book on Opodo

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
12% Trains are 12% more expensive in Moscow than in Istanbul.
Istanbul $0.86
Moscow $0.96
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
5% A meal in Moscow is 5% cheaper than a meal in Istanbul.
Istanbul $15.09
Moscow $14.35
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 63.77 RUB
1 RUB = 0.02 AUD
Last checked on 03 October 2024
Distance: 1756 kms
Istanbul airports
Istanbul Airport (IST) How far from city centre: 34 kms
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) How far from city centre: 30 kms
Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) How far from city centre: 14 kms
Moscow airports
Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA) How far from city centre: 38 kms
Vnukovo (VKO) How far from city centre: 29 kms
Bykovo (BKA) How far from city centre: 32 kms
Sheremetyevo (SVO) How far from city centre: 27 kms
Domodedovo (DME) How far from city centre: 43 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Istanbul to Moscow

How long does the flight take to go from Istanbul to Moscow?
The total flight time between Istanbul and Moscow is of around 03:28 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,829 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Istanbul to Moscow at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Istanbul to Moscow. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
Is Moscow expensive to visit compared to Istanbul?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Moscow costs an average of 3.99 AUD, 266% more expensive than Istanbul, with a fare of 1.09 AUD, while train tickets costs 12% more in Moscow: 0.96 AUD against 0.86 AUD in Istanbul. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 14.35 AUD in Moscow, 5% less than the 15.09 AUD in Istanbul. The price of the coffee is around 20% cheaper in Moscow, with an average of 3.84 AUD, while in Istanbul the coffee costs 4.78 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Istanbul to Moscow?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Russia may apply when travelling from Istanbul. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Moscow compared to Istanbul?
While in Istanbul the temperatures can reach an average of 32.95 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 5.3 mm ,Moscow's temperatures can go up to 30.33 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -18.2 ºC in Moscow, compared to the -0.3 ºC 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.
Which airports have flights between Istanbul and Moscow?
The main airport route flying between Istanbul and Moscow is: Istanbul Airport (IST) to Vnukovo (VKO). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Turkish Airlines.
  • Alternatively, you can find Istanbul - Moscow flights between Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) to Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Onur Air.

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