What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Moscow?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Moscow is to fly which costs RUB 4400 - RUB 19000 and takes 8h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Moscow?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Moscow is to fly which takes 8h and costs RUB 8000 - RUB 37000.

How far is it from Istanbul to Moscow?

The distance between Istanbul and Moscow is 1787 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Moscow without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Moscow without a car is to bus which takes 42h 32m and costs RUB 10000 - RUB 21000.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Istanbul to Moscow, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Moscow?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Moscow is to fly which takes 8h and costs RUB 8000 - RUB 37000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 10000 - RUB 21000 and takes 42h 32m.

Istanbul to Moscow - 7 ways to travel via plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Moscow by plane or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Istanbul to Moscow Vnukovo
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO)plane IST - VKO
8h
₽8,185–36,797
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Moscow Vnukovo
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO)plane SAW - VKO
8h 35m
₽4,452–18,334
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chişinău Centrubus
2. Take the bus from Chișinău, North Bus Station to Moscow International Bus Stationbus Chișinău/Moscow
42h 32m
₽10,943–20,953
Fly Istanbul to Sheremetyevo International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)plane IST - SVO
8h 4m
₽6,176–29,321
Fly Istanbul to Domodedovo International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Domodedovo International Airport (DME)plane IST - DME
8h 44m
₽6,009–29,147
Fly Istanbul to Zhukovsky International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA)plane IST - ZIA
8h 21m
₽5,980–29,098
Bus via Mustafa Kemal
1. Take the bus from İstanbul - Mustafa Kemal to Chișinău Southbus
2. Take the bus from Chişinău Northern Bus Station to Salaryevo Bus Stationbus
2d 17h
₽11,264–28,702

Istanbul (IST) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) flights

67Weekly Planes

4h 46mAverage Duration

₽8,055Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Moscow.

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Distance: 1,787.4 km
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Moscow, Russia?

Turkish Airlines, UTair Aviation, and Aeroflot Russian Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Biblioteka Imeni Lenina via Chişinău Centru, str. Tighina, Gara Auto Nord, Chișinău, North Bus Station, Moscow International Bus Station, and Salaryevo in around 42h 32m.

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