Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Moscow and Istanbul takes around 3.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Moscow and Istanbul?

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The flight distance between Moscow and Istanbul is 1735 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Moscow and Istanbul?

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Several carriers operate flights between Moscow and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Pobeda, Nordwind Airlines, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Moscow?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Moscow and Saint Petersburg, Simferopol, London, Sochi, Yerevan, New York, Kyiv, Milan, Tbilisi, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Krasnodar, Cancún, Dushanbe, Dubai, Tel Aviv, Rostov-on-Don, Barcelona, Paris, Miami.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and New York, Los Angeles, Antalya, İzmir, Boston, Chicago, Kayseri, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, Bodrum, Ankara, Amman, Northern Cyprus, Washington, D.C., Dubai, Orlando, Miami, Beirut, Nevşehir, London.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Moscow?

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Moscow is mainly served by Sheremetyevo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Vnukovo International, Domodedovo International, Zhukovsky International, Bykovo Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Moscow?

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The main airport in Moscow is Sheremetyevo International. It is also served by Kaluga (Grabtsevo).

Question 8

What airports are near Istanbul?

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The main airport in Istanbul is Sabiha Gökçen International. It is also served by Anadolu, Yenişehir, Tekirdağ Çorlu.

Question 9

What buses and trains depart from Moscow?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from Moscow, including Aeroexpress.

Question 10

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Moscow and Istanbul?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Moscow and Istanbul thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Moscow and Istanbul can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 11

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 12

Which airlines fly between Moscow and Istanbul?

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Currently, you can fly between Moscow and Istanbul with Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Pobeda, LOT Polish Airlines.

Question 13

When's the best time to travel between Moscow and Istanbul?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Moscow and Istanbul, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 14

What flights operate between Moscow and Istanbul?

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Traveling between Moscow and Istanbul, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 15

How many airports are there near Moscow?

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There are a number of airports in and around Moscow. The main one is Sheremetyevo International and other nearby airports include Kaluga (Grabtsevo)

Question 16

How many airports are there near Istanbul?

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There are a number of airports in and around Istanbul. The main one is Sabiha Gökçen International and other nearby airports include Anadolu, Yenişehir, Tekirdağ Çorlu.

Question 17

Is it possible to reach Moscow by bus or train?

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Yes, Moscow has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from Moscow, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Moscow and Istanbul depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Moscow, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Moscow and Istanbul arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 20

What time do flights between Moscow and Istanbul depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Moscow, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 21

What time do flights between Moscow and Istanbul arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$51
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$57
Cheapest round-trip	$105
Average round-trip	$107
Nonstop flights in January	$57 – $372

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Pegasus	PGT	PC	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	Yes	No
Aeroflot Russian Airlines	AFL	SU	Yes	No
Pobeda	PBD	DP	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 4 hours before flight
LOT Polish Airlines	LOT	LO	Yes	No