Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Moscow Vnukovo

Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO): what you need to know

• Jump on a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Moscow Vnukovo Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 5 minutes.

• Istanbul and Moscow share the same timezone, UTC+3.

• Flights from IST to VKO start from 01:10 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is at 22:10 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 75 weekly Istanbul Airport to Moscow Vnukovo Airport flights.

• Your IST to VKO flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

• During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.

• Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Moscow (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Russia!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Moscow Vnukovo Airport offered by this airline.

• The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Turkish Airlines.

• We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Moscow Vnukovo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between IST and VKO include:

  • Antalya Airport

  • Tbilisi Airport

  • Milas–Bodrum Airport

Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

• Istanbul Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

• The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

• Looking for a handy hotel near IST? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Moscow Vnukovo Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:

  • Yotelair Istanbul Airport (Airside)

  • YOTEL Istanbul Airport Landside

  • YOTELAIR Istanbul Airport, Duty Free - International Transit Area

Arriving at Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO)

• Book a hotel close to VKO if you have a late Istanbul Airport to Moscow Vnukovo Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Hotel Rich

  • Freedom Rooms Vnukovo Apartments

  • Hotel Ekipage

When to fly to Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO)

• The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Moscow Vnukovo Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Moscow based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

• When booking your flight from Istanbul Airport to Moscow Vnukovo Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Moscow, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

• If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IST to VKO in January. Average temperatures are between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.

Explore more of Russia

• You've visited Moscow, now it's time to discover other parts of Russia. Travel around 386 kilometres east to Nizhniy Novgorod to tick off its must-visit sights. From Pamyatnik Mininu I Pozharskomu to Ascension Cathedral and Cathedral of the Annunciation, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

• Around 467 kilometres south of Moscow, Voronezh is another essential stop in Russia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Resurrection Cathedral, Church of the Nativity and Planetarium.