How to get from Moscow to Bucharest
- 1478 km as the crow flies
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We compared the ways to travel from Moscow to Bucharest. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 7h 05m, 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
Moscow to Bucharest: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Vnukovo International Airport → Sabiha Gökçen Airportflight
Pegasus Airlines·4h 15m - 2Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Bucharest Henri CoandăflightPegasus Airlines·1h 20m
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 Moscow to Bucharest works
Start with a PC flight from Moscow to Istanbul, about 4h 15m. Transfer in Istanbul and continue by Pegasus Airlines flight on to Bucharest (1h 20m). In total it's roughly €174 over 7h 5m, 1 transfer.
Moscow to Bucharest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Moscow to Bucharest?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 7h 05m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Bucharest from Moscow?
About 1478 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Moscow to Bucharest cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €174. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Moscow to Bucharest?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 7h 05m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Moscow to Bucharest?
About 7h 05m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Moscow and Bucharest?
Moscow is VKO and Bucharest is OTP, so this route is usually written VKO to OTP.
Which operators run Moscow to Bucharest?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines.
What is the cheapest way to get from Moscow to Bucharest?
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