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 ₺ - 20.000 ₺ 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 8h 1m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.

How far is it from Moscow to Istanbul?

The distance between Moscow and Istanbul is 1791 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 8h 11m 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 bus which takes 41h 32m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 12.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 5.000 ₺ - 20.000 ₺ and takes 8h 1m.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4554+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Moscow to Istanbul - 6 ways to travel via plane, and bus

There are 6 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Istanbul (IST)VKO - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 11m
₺7,193–16,443
Fly Moscow Vnukovo to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)VKO - SAW
8h 1m
₺5,076–19,184
Bus
1. Take the bus from Moscow International Bus Station to Chișinău, North Bus StationMoscow/Chișinău
2. Take the bus from Chisnau Gara Nord to Istanbul
41h 32m
₺5,936–11,943
Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Istanbul (IST)SVO - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 57m
₺14,339–31,542
Fly Domodedovo International Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Domodedovo International Airport (DME) to Istanbul (IST)DME - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 50m
₺7,304–18,633
Bus via İstanbul - Mustafa Kemal
1. Take the bus from Salaryevo Bus Station to Chişinău Northern Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Chișinău South to İstanbul - Mustafa Kemal
2d 17h

Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Istanbul (IST) flights

61Weekly Planes

4h 31mAverage Duration

₺6,682Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Moscow to Istanbul.

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Distance: 1,790.6 km
Duration: 8h 11m

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

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. Alternatively, AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) every 4 hours.

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