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

The cheapest way to get from Moscow to Istanbul is to fly which costs 5.000 ₺ - 21.000 ₺ and takes 8h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Moscow to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

How far is it from Moscow to Istanbul?

The distance between Moscow and Istanbul is 1787 km.

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

The best way to get from Moscow to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 41h 32m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Moscow to Istanbul, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Moscow to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Moscow to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5.500 ₺ - 12.000 ₺ and takes 41h 32m.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4352+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Moscow to Istanbul 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 Moscow Vnukovo to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Istanbul (IST)plane VKO - IST
7h 29m
₺7,064–17,165
Fly Moscow Vnukovo to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane VKO - SAW
8h 1m
₺5,077–20,186
Bus
1. Take the bus from Moscow International Bus Station to Chișinău, North Bus Stationbus Moscow/Chișinău
2. Take the bus from Chisnau Gara Nord to Istanbulbus
41h 32m
₺5,937–11,944
Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Istanbul (IST)plane SVO - IST
7h 49m
₺16,211–32,265
Fly Domodedovo International Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Domodedovo International Airport (DME) to Istanbul (IST)plane DME - IST
9h 8m
₺7,676–21,358
Fly Zhukovsky International Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZIA - IST
8h 11m
₺30,128–45,206
Bus via İstanbul - Mustafa Kemal
1. Take the bus from Salaryevo Bus Station to Chişinău Northern Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chișinău South to İstanbul - Mustafa Kemalbus
2d 17h

Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Istanbul (IST) flights

57Weekly Planes

4h 31mAverage Duration

₺6,183Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Moscow to Istanbul.

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Distance: 1,787.4 km
Duration: 7h 29m

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

Turkish Airlines and Aeroflot Russian Airlines fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Biblioteka Imeni Lenina to Istanbul via Salaryevo, Moscow International Bus Station, Chișinău, North Bus Station, and Chisnau Gara Nord in around 41h 32m.

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