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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Moscow to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Moscow to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Moscow to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Moscow to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Moscow and Istanbul?

Aeroflot connects Moscow to Istanbul with up to 6 flights per day. Turkish Airlines also offers 6 flights per day, while Pobeda follows with 3 flights per day.

How many flights are there between Moscow and Istanbul Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 18 and 19 nonstop flights that take off from Moscow and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 4h 49m. The most common departure time is 10:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 130 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

What’s the earliest departure time from Moscow to Istanbul?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Moscow at 00:45 and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 04:45.

What’s the latest departure time from Moscow to Istanbul?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Moscow to Istanbul Airport jets off at 23:30 and lands at 04:35.

When to book flights from Moscow to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Moscow to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Moscow to Istanbul flights

  • How much carry-on luggage may I bring on my flight from Moscow to Istanbul?

    Specific carry-on baggage policies differ between different airlines. However, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines allow passengers flying from Moscow to Istanbul to bring one small personal item and one larger carry-on. The personal item can be a handbag or purse that fits under the seat, while the carry-on bag must fit overhead. It can be up to 45 linear inches and 17 lbs.

  • What’s the checked bag policy for flights from Moscow to Istanbul?

    Checked bag policies on flights from Moscow to Istanbul depend on the airline and the ticket class. Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines both allow economy ticket passengers to purchase checked bags measuring up to 62 linear inches. For Turkish Airlines, they may weigh up to 50 lbs, while for Pegasus Airlines they can weigh up to 44 lbs.

  • How sustainable are flights from Moscow to Istanbul?

    Specific sustainability measures on flights from Moscow to Istanbul vary between airlines. However, Pegasus Airlines aims to cut their overall carbon emissions by 20% by 2030 by modernizing their fleet. Similarly, Turkish Airlines aims at modernizing their fleet to improve fuel efficiency and eliminate waste. Azerbaijan Airlines is also adopting modern technology to reduce fuel consumption.

  • How do I get from the Istanbul airports to downtown Istanbul?

    Flights from Moscow to Istanbul arrive at either Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). To get from IST to Downtown Istanbul, you can take the Metro Line M11 and arrive in 40 minutes or so. Alternatively, a taxi takes around 50 minutes. From SAW to downtown Istanbul, you can take one of the frequent IETT Municipal public buses and arrive in 45 to 90 minutes depending on your final destination.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Moscow to Istanbul?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Moscow to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Moscow and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Moscow to Istanbul?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Moscow to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Moscow to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Moscow to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Moscow is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Moscow to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Moscow with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Moscow to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Moscow up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Moscow to Istanbul

  • In general, passengers are allowed to travel with cats, dogs, ferrets, and some other animals on flights from Moscow to Istanbul. However, pets must be microchipped, vaccinated from rabies, and have had a rabies titer test. After that, Turkish Airlines allows pets in the cabin or hold for a fee.
  • Both Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines provide family-friendly flights from Moscow to Istanbul. This includes priority boarding for families, extra snacks, and dedicated in-flight entertainment for all ages. Strollers may be stored in the hold and available upon arrival.
  • On non-nonstop flights from Moscow to Istanbul, the layover stops vary from airline to airline. Pegasus Airlines, for example, tends to stop over at Antalya Airport (AYT), while Azerbaijan Airlines usually makes a stop at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD).
  • Both Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) have facilities for passengers with reduced mobility. These include accessible toilets, telephones, elevators, and wide walkways. If you require further assistance, it’s recommended to contact the airlines before departure.
  • Unaccompanied minors may fly from Moscow to Istanbul. Turkish Airlines provides an unaccompanied minor service for children aged 2 to 12 years old. They’re boarded first, supervised by an attendant for the entire flight, and transferred to the designated contact person upon arrival.
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Prefer to fly direct from Moscow to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Moscow to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Moscow to Istanbul

Monday

Aeroflot, Pobeda, S7 Airlines, +2 more

Aeroflot, Pobeda, +3 more

Tuesday

Aeroflot, Pobeda, S7 Airlines, +2 more

Aeroflot, Pobeda, +3 more

Wednesday

Aeroflot, Pobeda, S7 Airlines, +2 more

Aeroflot, Pobeda, +3 more

Thursday

Aeroflot, Pobeda, S7 Airlines, +2 more

Aeroflot, Pobeda, +3 more

Friday

Aeroflot, Pobeda, S7 Airlines, +2 more

Aeroflot, Pobeda, +3 more

Saturday

Aeroflot, Pobeda, S7 Airlines, +2 more

Aeroflot, Pobeda, +3 more

Sunday

Aeroflot, Pobeda, S7 Airlines, +2 more

Aeroflot, Pobeda, +3 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Moscow

Monday

Aeroflot, Pobeda, S7 Airlines, +2 more

Aeroflot, Pobeda, +3 more

Tuesday

Aeroflot, Pobeda, S7 Airlines, +2 more

Aeroflot, Pobeda, +3 more

Wednesday

Aeroflot, Pobeda, S7 Airlines, +2 more

Aeroflot, Pobeda, +3 more

Thursday

Aeroflot, Pobeda, S7 Airlines, +2 more

Aeroflot, Pobeda, +3 more

Friday

Aeroflot, Pobeda, S7 Airlines, +2 more

Aeroflot, Pobeda, +3 more

Saturday

Aeroflot, Pobeda, S7 Airlines, +2 more

Aeroflot, Pobeda, +3 more

Sunday

Aeroflot, Pobeda, S7 Airlines, +2 more

Aeroflot, Pobeda, +3 more

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