How to get from Bucharest to Moscow
- 1478 km as the crow flies
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We compared the ways to travel from Bucharest to Moscow. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 13h 35m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1478 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 26, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1478 km
Bucharest to Moscow: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Bucharest → Istanbulflight
Pegasus Airlines·6h 48m - 2Istanbul → MoscowflightPegasus Airlines·6h 48m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bucharest to Moscow works
Start with a PC flight from Bucharest to Moscow, connecting in Istanbul, about 13h 35m. In total it's roughly €170 over 13h 35m, 1 transfer.
Bucharest to Moscow: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Moscow?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 13h 35m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Moscow from Bucharest?
About 1478 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bucharest to Moscow cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €170. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Bucharest to Moscow?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 13h 35m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Bucharest to Moscow?
About 13h 35m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Bucharest and Moscow?
Bucharest is OTP and Moscow is VKO, so this route is usually written OTP to VKO.
Which operators run Bucharest to Moscow?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Moscow?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Pegasus Airlines
Route calculated: 26 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 26 Sep 2026