Flights from Moscow to Istanbul
The cheapest flights from Moscow to Istanbul
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The fastest flights from Moscow to Istanbul
Fastest Journey
3 h 5 m
Average
8 h 40 m
Flights per day
5
Distance
1756 km
Of the 5 flights that leave Moscow for Istanbul every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Moscow to Istanbul flight
 | Distance | 1089 miles (1756 km) |
 | Average flight duration | 3 h 5 min |
 | Average plane ticket price | $105 (€94) |
 | Flight frequency | 99 a day |
 | Direct flight | Yes, there are 99 direct flights a day |
 | Airlines | red wings, Atlasglobal, Belavia, hahn air systems, Gulf Air, Turkish Airlines, Ural Airlines, pegasus, Nordavia, Aeroflot, Pobeda, Air Arabia, Utair Aviation, Air Moldova, Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa or British Airways |
Flights from Moscow to Istanbul cover the 1089 miles (1756 km) long route taking on average 3 h 5 min with our travel partners like red wings, Atlasglobal, Belavia, hahn air systems, Gulf Air, Turkish Airlines, Ural Airlines, pegasus, Nordavia, Aeroflot, Pobeda, Air Arabia, Utair Aviation, Air Moldova, Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa or British Airways. Normally, there are 99 flights operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $105 (€94), you can find the cheapest plane ticket for as low as $105 (€94). Travelers depart most frequently from Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.
Airlines: Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa and British Airways flights from Moscow to Istanbul
You can travel by flight to Istanbul from Moscow with Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa and British Airways for as low as $105 (€94). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly from Moscow to Istanbul and book your most convinient flight ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.
Are you making plans to travel from Moscow to Istanbul? Why not take a flight with Lufthansa? Omio can show you current Lufthansa flight times, tickets, travel information (such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard) and prices so you can find the best deals on Moscow to Istanbul flights all in one place. On the Lufthansa flight, you can expect to travel 1089 miles (1756 km) to Istanbul from Moscow. If you use the Omio app to search for flights between Moscow and Istanbul, you can quickly see if the Lufthansa ticket is a mobile ticket, making it easy for you to go paperless when taking a flight. Once you have found your perfect one-way Lufthansa flight between Moscow and Istanbul, book your cheap plane tickets online on Omio or in the Omio app quickly and easily so you can spend the rest of your time enjoying your upcoming trip!
Lufthansa from Moscow to Istanbul flight information:
- Average Duration: 9 h 58 min
- Lufthansa frequency: 3 a day
British Airways (BA) is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom with its headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Known as a full-service global airline, BA offers low fares year-round to destinations around the globe and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. BA is also the second largest airline based in the UK in terms of its fleet size and number of passengers carried.
British Airways from Moscow to Istanbul flight information:
- Average Duration: 9 h 25 min
- British Airways frequency: 1 a day
Aegean Airlines is Greece’s leading airline and you can choose between Economy and Business tickets for your next flight to Istanbul from Moscow.
Enjoy a smooth and easy journey from Moscow to Istanbul with Aegean Airlines! As an official travel partner of Aegean Airlines, Omio can help you search current flight schedules and timetables from Aegean Airlines, compare the best routes between Moscow and Istanbul as well as the class fares available for this route (including information on baggage allowance and amenities provided onboard), and buy the most affordable Aegean Airlines Moscow to Istanbul plane ticket available today. If you search for Aegean Airlines tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless rather than needing to wait in a line at the airport in person to purchase tickets. Once you find your ideal route, book your one-way flight from Moscow to Istanbul on Omio or in the Omio app in just a few simple steps. You can then sit back and enjoy the 1089 miles (1756 km) journey from Moscow to Istanbul with ease and comfort on a flight with Aegean Airlines.
Moscow to Istanbul flight information with Aegean Airlines:
- Average Duration: 7 h 13 min
- Aegean Airlines frequency: 3 a day
Travel Tips: Moscow to Istanbul Flight
Travel by plane between Moscow, Russia and Istanbul, Turkey is: Fully open.
Is international entry into Istanbul from Moscow restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Russia
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Turkey from Moscow?
Entry Requirements:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Istanbul, Turkey?
The government of Turkey has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance required: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
- Face mask required: Recommended
The above information was last checked on 6/25/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your flight from Moscow to Istanbul closer to your date of departure here
Return travel from Turkey to Russia is: Partially open.
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Moscow from Istanbul?
Entry into Russia is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Turkey
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Russia from Istanbul?
Requirements for reentering:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
- Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be asked to self-quarantine
What are the safety rules to follow in Moscow, Russia?
The government of Russia has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
Last checked on 6/23/22. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your flight to Moscow from Istanbul.
If you’re looking to fly out of Moscow, you have a few airport options to start your journey from including Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow Domodedovo International Airport and Moscow Vnukovo Airport. When flying into Istanbul, you can arrive in airports like Istanbul Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Omio customers who book cheap flights for this trip most frequently fly from Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Passengers board their flight most frequently from Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport, which is located around 18.8 miles (30.4 km) away from the city center, and they get off the plane at Istanbul Airport, located 28.3 miles (45.7 km) away from the city center. You can check for taxi services, public transit options or airport shuttle services available from Istanbul Airport to take you to the city center of Istanbul.
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