Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Moscow
From USD 210 · Example fare
Flight time
3h 15m
Distance
1,755 km
Airlines
Turkish Airlines (TK), Aeroflot (SU), Pegasus Airlines (PC)
Typically served — verify with the airline.
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability
Air Serbia (JU), Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air Bahrain (GF), Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways (QR)
Only connecting itineraries were found in this sample search (no nonstop offer).
Fare snapshot
GBP 356.41
Range in this sample: GBP 356.41–1,462.84
Sample search, fares as of Aug 13, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Istanbul and Moscow are linked by frequent non-stop flights that cover roughly 1,755 km in about 3 hours and 15 minutes. Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot and Pegasus Airlines all operate the IST → SVO route.
Best time to book
On this route, booking roughly 5–10 weeks ahead has typically offered the best fares.
- Cheaper months (illustrative)
- Jan, Feb
- Pricier months (illustrative)
- Jul, Dec
Illustrative guidance, not a live fare quote
Price trend
| Best time to book | From |
|---|---|
| Jan | USD 200 |
| Feb | USD 200 |
| Mar | USD 210 |
| Apr | USD 210 |
| May | USD 220 |
| Jun | USD 220 |
| Jul | USD 231 |
| Aug | USD 220 |
| Sep | USD 210 |
| Oct | USD 210 |
| Nov | USD 200 |
| Dec | USD 241 |
Illustrative monthly price trend — for guidance only, not real fares
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Good to know
- Book a few weeks ahead and stay flexible on dates — midweek departures on the IST → SVO route are often cheaper than weekends.
- Compare all three carriers (Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot and Pegasus) before you buy, as fares shift with demand.
- Check your visa and entry requirements for Russia well before departure, since these must be sorted before you fly.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Moscow?
Non-stop flights cover the roughly 1,755 km between Istanbul and Moscow in about 3 hours and 15 minutes. Actual times vary slightly with winds and your exact departure airport.
Which airlines fly non-stop from Istanbul to Moscow?
Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot and Pegasus Airlines all operate non-stop services on the IST → SVO route.
Which Moscow airport do these flights use?
Flights on this route arrive at Sheremetyevo (SVO), Aeroflot's main hub and one of Moscow's largest airports. It sits northwest of the city, with rail and coach links into the centre.
Airports on this route
Airlines on this route
Typically served — verify with the airline.