Find cheap airlines flights from Istanbul to Moscow

Choose from 8 carriers that fly from Istanbul to Moscow, including Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot, and Southwind Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Southwind Airlines.

Book direct flights from Istanbul to Moscow: One way flights from $62, round trip flights from $156. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Istanbul to Moscow are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Istanbul to Moscow

The distance between Istanbul and Moscow is approximately 1,741.85 km. It takes around 4 hours 21 minutes on average to fly from Istanbul to Moscow. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price$62
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$156
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,741.85 km
Average flight time4 hours 21 minutes
Popular airlineTurkish Airlines

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Moscow?

The cheapest time for Istanbul to Moscow flights: Dec 28 to Jan 4 — one way flight prices from $62.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Istanbul to Moscow, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Moscow (IST-MOW)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Southwind Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $62 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. IST to SVO on Wed, Dec 31), while Southwind Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $156 departing on Sat, Dec 13 and returning on Mon, Dec 15.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Istanbul to Moscow with the following airlines, including: Turkish Airlines Southwind Airlines Aeroflot S7 Airlines AJet Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 4 hours 21 minutes to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Moscow (MOW).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Moscow is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 39 flight per week flying from Istanbul to Moscow. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Southwind Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 2S085 (19:14) Aeroflot: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- SU2131 (16:38) Pegasus Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- PC388 (13:00)
  • To find best deals on flights from Istanbul to Moscow, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Dec 31, with one-way flights priced at just $62.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Southwind Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Moscow travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Moscow is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Moscow on December 31, 2025 with Southwind Airlines, with prices starting at $61.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Moscow, with Istanbul Airport to Sheremetyevo International Airport (IST-SVO) is by far the most common option on this route: Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) Domodedovo International Airport (DME) Vnukovo International Airport (VKO).
  • The time difference between Moscow and Istanbul is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.