Cheap Flights from Moscow to Istanbul — $115

The route Moscow — Istanbul is served by many carriers — 11 in total, including Pobeda, Valuair, Pegasus Airlines, Smartavia, Kinda Airlines, S7 Airlines, Aeroflot, Ural Airlines, Azimut, Azerbaijan Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $115) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

Moscow is served by several major airports catering to different travel needs. Sheremetyevo (SVO) functions as the primary international hub, typically handling long-haul carriers and full-service airlines; it’s about 29 km northwest of the city, reachable by Aeroexpress train in roughly 35–40 minutes or by taxi in 40–70 minutes depending on traffic, with fares that can range from economy metro/bus options to mid-range taxi prices. Domodedovo (DME) often handles a mix of international and domestic flights and low-cost carriers; it sits around 42 km southeast and is linked by Aeroexpress in about 45 minutes or by road in 50–80 minutes. Vnukovo (VKO) tends to be used by both business and budget travelers, about 28 km southwest, accessible via Aeroexpress in roughly 35 minutes or by car in 35–60 minutes. Zhukovsky (ZIA) is a newer, smaller option farther out and can be cheaper for some low-cost routes but usually involves longer ground transfers. Pros: multiple hub choices and frequent rail links give predictable travel times; cons: distances are large and surface travel times can vary widely with traffic.

Istanbul Airport (IST) is Turkey’s primary international hub and a modern long-haul gateway that typically handles most legacy carriers and many full-service international airlines. Located about 35–45 km northwest of the historic city center, travel times by taxi can be around 40–60 minutes depending on traffic, while the metro and Havaist shuttle buses usually take about 45–70 minutes; fares vary by service and distance. IST tends to be perceived as mid-to-premium in terms of facilities and offers extensive lounges and shopping, though transfers can require extra time due to its size. Pros: wide international connections and modern amenities; Cons: longer transfers and potential traffic for road travel. Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) on the Asian side is commonly positioned as a cost-conscious alternative that often serves low-cost carriers alongside some scheduled full-service flights. It sits roughly 35–45 km southeast of central Istanbul, with coach and Havabus services typically taking 45–90 minutes to reach central districts depending on traffic; taxis and ride-hailing can be faster but costlier. SAW is generally seen as more budget-friendly and can be quicker for travelers headed to the Asian shore, though it has fewer long-haul options than the main airport. Pros: often lower fares and convenience for Asian-side destinations; Cons: fewer international connections and variable transfer times.