How to get from Moscow to Istanbul
We compared the ways to travel from Moscow to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 40m by flight, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 1751 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
Moscow to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
| Price | Duration | Transfers | Transport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended | $226 | 6h 40m | 1 transfer | flight |
| Cheapest found | $148 | 3h 45m | direct | flight |
| Fastest found | $215 | 3h 45m | direct | flight |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
The journey, step by step
- 1flightMoscow → Istanbul
Pobeda
How the trip from Moscow to Istanbul works
Start with a DP flight from Moscow to Istanbul, about 6h 40m. In total it's roughly EUR 197 over 6h 40m, 1 transfer.
Who runs Moscow to Istanbul
The Moscow to Istanbul route is operated by Pobeda. You book directly with them; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Moscow to Istanbul prices by travel date
The cheapest price we found for each upcoming date we checked.
Moscow to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Moscow to Istanbul?
The most useful route takes about 6h 40m by flight, 1 transfer.
How far is Istanbul from Moscow?
About 1751 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Moscow to Istanbul cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €129 to €197. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 6h 40m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Moscow to Istanbul?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 6h 40m.
What are the airport codes for Moscow and Istanbul?
Moscow is SVO and Istanbul is IST, so this route is usually written SVO to IST.
Which operators run Moscow to Istanbul?
This route is run by Pobeda. You book directly with them.
What is the cheapest way to get from Moscow to Istanbul?
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 a trusted partner. We never add a booking fee, so the price you see is the price you pay there.
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