Find Cheap Flights from Moscow to Istanbul (MOW - IST)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Moscow to Istanbul and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$314	Pegasus Nonstop 5 hr Thu, May 21 — Fri, May 29	The cheapest round-trip flight from Moscow to Istanbul is currently $314
Cheapest one-way flight	$162	Pegasus Nonstop 5 hr Wed, May 20	The cheapest one-way flight from Moscow to Istanbul is currently $162
Last-minute weekend getaway	$415	Azerbaijan Airlines 1 stop 27 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Mon, Apr 27	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Moscow to Istanbul is currently $415
Cheapest business class flights	$1,074	Azerbaijan Airlines 1 stop 22 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Moscow to Istanbul is currently $1,074

Fastest flight	3 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Moscow to Istanbul takes 3 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Moscow to Istanbul is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $200–270
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $390–520

Popular airlines from Moscow to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $435

Typical price: $440–630

56 weekly nonstop flights

VKO - IST Every day

307 weekly connecting flights

VKO - IST Every Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
Pegasus

Nonstop

from $314

Typical price: $285–580

14 weekly nonstop flights

VKO - SAW Every day

473 weekly connecting flights

VKO - IST, SAW Every day
AJet

Nonstop

from $322

Typical price: $265–570

14 weekly nonstop flights

VKO - SAW Every day

325 weekly connecting flights

VKO - SAW Every day
Southwind Airlines

Nonstop

15 weekly nonstop flights

SVO, ZIA - IST Every day
Ural Airlines

Nonstop

7 weekly nonstop flights

DME - IST Every day

127 weekly connecting flights

DME, ZIA - IST Every day
S7

Nonstop

7 weekly nonstop flights

DME - IST Every day

32 weekly connecting flights

DME - IST Every day

Popular airports near Moscow

Moscow Sheremetyevo Alexander S. Pushkin International Airport (SVO)

Moscow Russia 32 min 17 mi
Vnukovo International Airport (VKO)

Moscow Russia 51 min 17 mi
Moscow Domodedovo Mikhail Lomonosov Airport (DME)

Moscow Russia 1 hr 3 min 26 mi
Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA)

Zhukovskiy Russia 1 hr 9 min 25 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 45 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 31 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Moscow to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Moscow to Istanbul are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $200 to $270.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Moscow to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $314. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $162.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Moscow to Istanbul is $435, flying from May 14 to May 20.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Moscow to Istanbul is $314, flying from May 21 to May 29.
The cheapest AJet flight from Moscow to Istanbul is $322, flying from May 21 to May 29.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Moscow to Istanbul starts at $314 from Thu, May 21 to Fri, May 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $162 and departs on Wed, May 20.

3 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Moscow to Istanbul.

Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Moscow to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Moscow to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Moscow to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 56 nonstop flights and 307 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, Pegasus is the most popular. Pegasus offers 14 nonstop flights and 473 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .

Other popular airlines flying from Moscow to Istanbul are:

AJet offers 14 nonstop flights and 325 connecting flights per week. AJet flies from Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
Southwind Airlines offers 15 nonstop flights per week. Southwind Airlines flies from Moscow Sheremetyevo Alexander S. Pushkin International Airport (SVO) , Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Ural Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights and 127 connecting flights per week. Ural Airlines flies from Moscow Domodedovo Mikhail Lomonosov Airport (DME) , Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
S7 offers 7 nonstop flights and 32 connecting flights per week. S7 flies from Moscow Domodedovo Mikhail Lomonosov Airport (DME) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Moscow and Istanbul.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Moscow to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $314. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $162.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Moscow to Istanbul is $435, flying from May 14 to May 20.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Moscow to Istanbul is $314, flying from May 21 to May 29.
The cheapest AJet flight from Moscow to Istanbul is $322, flying from May 21 to May 29.

S7, Ural Airlines, Southwind Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Moscow to Istanbul.

There are 56 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Pegasus direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 AJet direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 Southwind Airlines direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Ural Airlines direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 S7 direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Moscow and Istanbul at price $415 is offered by Azerbaijan Airlines from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.

S7, Ural Airlines, Southwind Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Moscow to Istanbul.

There are 56 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Pegasus direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 AJet direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 Southwind Airlines direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Ural Airlines direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 S7 direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Moscow and Istanbul start at $314 from Thu, May 21 to Fri, May 29 with Pegasus.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Moscow to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Moscow and Istanbul start at $1,074 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13 with Azerbaijan Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Moscow and Istanbul start at $314 from Thu, May 21 to Fri, May 29.

To book business class trips from Moscow to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Moscow and Istanbul starts at $415 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27 with Azerbaijan Airlines.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Moscow and Istanbul at price $415 is offered by Azerbaijan Airlines from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.

To find last-minute flight deals from Moscow to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.