Istanbul to Moscow

Travelling between Istanbul and Moscow is possible by Flight and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 531.22 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 186.20.

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 28 hours to travel between Istanbul and Moscow depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Istanbul and Moscow. Flight will bring you to your destination in 4h 15m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 45m to reach Moscow.

Travelling between Istanbul and Moscow can be as cheap as USD 186.20 if you opt for a Pegasus Airlines flight and as expensive as USD 531.22 if you buy a Royal Jordanian flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

• 8 from Istanbul to Moscow starting from 12:10 Sabiha Gokcen Airport until 23:55 Sabiha Gokcen Airport
• 111 from Istanbul to Moscow starting from 00:00 Zeytinburnu Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Zeytinburnu Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Istanbul to Moscow.

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Istanbul to Moscow, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 186.19.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Istanbul and Moscow

Pegasus Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Royal Jordanian

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Istanbul and Moscow

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, GetTransfer MENA, Travelium, zz_not_use_Bizim Transfer (Bizim Transfer)

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with taxi remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

• 100% bought a taxi ride