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	$231	AJet Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Dec 11 — Sun, Dec 14	The cheapest round-trip flight from Moscow to Istanbul is currently $231
Cheapest one-way flight	$115	AJet Nonstop 5 hr Wed, Nov 19	The cheapest one-way flight from Moscow to Istanbul is currently $115
Last-minute weekend getaway	$397	AJet 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Oct 16 — Mon, Oct 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Moscow to Istanbul is currently $397
Cheapest business class flights	$1,142	Azerbaijan Airlines 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Sun, Nov 23	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Moscow to Istanbul is currently $1,142

Fastest flight	3 hr 45 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Moscow to Istanbul takes 3 hr 45 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 December.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $255–370
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $380–680

Popular airlines from Moscow to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $418

Typical price: $440–700

49 weekly nonstop flights

VKO - IST Every day

721 weekly connecting flights

VKO - IST Every day
Pegasus

Nonstop

Typical price: $330–580

21 weekly nonstop flights

VKO - SAW Every day

408 weekly connecting flights

VKO - IST, SAW Every day
AJet

Nonstop

from $231

Typical price: $335–590

14 weekly nonstop flights

VKO - SAW Every day

101 weekly connecting flights

VKO - SAW Every day
Ural Airlines

Nonstop

7 weekly nonstop flights

DME - IST Every day

158 weekly connecting flights

DME, ZIA - IST Every day
S7

Nonstop

7 weekly nonstop flights

DME - IST Every day

22 weekly connecting flights

DME - IST Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Southwind Airlines

Nonstop

4 weekly nonstop flights

SVO - IST Every Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Moscow

Moscow Sheremetyevo Alexander S. Pushkin International Airport (SVO)

Moscow Russia 30 min 17 mi
Vnukovo International Airport (VKO)

Moscow Russia 49 min 17 mi
Moscow Domodedovo Mikhail Lomonosov Airport (DME)

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

Zhukovskiy Russia 1 hr 6 min 25 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 1 min 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 23 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 33 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Moscow to Istanbul

When are the cheapest days to fly from Moscow to Istanbul?

The cheapest flights from Moscow to Istanbul are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $255 to $370.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Moscow to Istanbul?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Moscow to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with AJet from $231. The cheapest one-way flight was with AJet from $115.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Moscow to Istanbul is $418, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 17.
The cheapest AJet flight from Moscow to Istanbul is $231, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 14.

What are the cheapest flights from Moscow to Istanbul?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Moscow to Istanbul starts at $231 from Thu, Dec 11 to Sun, Dec 14. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $115 and departs on Wed, Nov 19.

How long does it take to fly from Moscow to Istanbul?

3 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Moscow to Istanbul.

When should you fly to Istanbul, Türkiye?

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).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Moscow to Istanbul?

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 is the best airline to fly from Moscow to Istanbul?

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 49 nonstop flights and 721 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Moscow to Istanbul are:

Pegasus offers 21 nonstop flights and 408 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
AJet offers 14 nonstop flights and 101 connecting flights per week. AJet flies from Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
Ural Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights and 158 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 22 connecting flights per week. S7 flies from Moscow Domodedovo Mikhail Lomonosov Airport (DME) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Southwind Airlines offers 4 nonstop flights per week. Southwind Airlines flies from Moscow Sheremetyevo Alexander S. Pushkin International Airport (SVO) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Moscow to Istanbul?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Moscow to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with AJet from $231. The cheapest one-way flight was with AJet from $115.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Moscow to Istanbul is $418, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 17.
The cheapest AJet flight from Moscow to Istanbul is $231, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 14.

Which airlines have direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul?

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

There are 49 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 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 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.
There are 4 Southwind Airlines direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Moscow to Istanbul?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Moscow and Istanbul at price $397 is offered by AJet from Thu, Oct 16 to Mon, Oct 20.

Which airlines have direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul?

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

There are 49 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 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 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.
There are 4 Southwind Airlines direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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

When are direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul available?

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

What are the cheapest direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Moscow and Istanbul start at $231 from Thu, Dec 11 to Sun, Dec 14 with AJet.

How can I find nonstop flights from Moscow to Istanbul?

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.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Moscow to Istanbul?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Moscow and Istanbul start at $1,142 from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23 with Azerbaijan Airlines.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Moscow to Istanbul?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Moscow and Istanbul start at $231 from Thu, Dec 11 to Sun, Dec 14.

How can I book business class trips from Moscow to Istanbul?

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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Moscow to Istanbul next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Moscow and Istanbul starts at $397 from Thu, Oct 16 to Mon, Oct 20 with AJet.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Moscow to Istanbul?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Moscow and Istanbul at price $397 is offered by AJet from Thu, Oct 16 to Mon, Oct 20.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Moscow to Istanbul?

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.