Travelling from Bucharest to Moscow: what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Moscow jetting off from here.
Hop off your plane in Moscow at Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
Moscow's timezone is UTC+3, making Moscow one hour ahead of Bucharest.
For a relaxed travel experience, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your Bucharest to Moscow flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Moscow
To pick up cheap Bucharest to Moscow flights, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Bucharest to Moscow is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a sweet deal.
There's no need to search every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll tell you when there's a better deal on cheap flights from Bucharest to Moscow.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' Bucharest to Moscow flights.
Flying from Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for Bucharest to Moscow flights leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The journey from central Bucharest to OTP takes around 1 hour 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a convenient hotel near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bucharest to Moscow, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% arrive on time at their destination.
Best time to go to Moscow
February is the quietest month for flights from Bucharest to Moscow, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Moscow based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Bucharest to Moscow ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Moscow to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap flights from Bucharest to Moscow around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Russia
Nizhniy Novgorod is just one of the many places in Russia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Moscow. Around 386 kilometres to the east, its top attractions include Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
Around 467 kilometres south of Moscow, Voronezh is another favourite stop in Russia. Start your sightseeing at Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev.
