Cheap Flights from Moscow to Istanbul Starting at $122

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Cheapest flights from Moscow to Istanbul

Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Moscow to Istanbul. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.

Cheapest one way flight

$122

Pobeda
Pobeda
Direct flight
5h 10m
05/09/2025

The cheapest one-way flight from Moscow to Istanbul departs on 05/09/2025, is operated by Pobeda and costs $122

Cheapest round trip flight

$220

Kinda Airlines
Kinda Airlines
Direct flight
9h 55m
05/11/2025

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Moscow to Istanbul departs on 05/11/2025, is operated by Kinda Airlines and costs $220

The fastest flight

3h 55m

Fastest flight from Moscow to Istanbul takes 3h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

Earliest flight

5:30 AM

Latest flight

3:45 AM

Average flight duration

4h 58m

Direct flights count

182

Distance

1763km

Timezone difference

0h

The distance between Moscow and Istanbul is 1763km (1093 miles). The average flight duration is 4h 58m. There are 182 direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul. Moscow and Istanbul are in the same time zone. Flights from Moscow begin at 5:30 AM. The latest flight from Moscow departs at 3:45 AM.

Airfare from Moscow to Istanbul by month

We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from Moscow to Istanbul

May 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$71
April 2026
Highest price
on average:
$272
  • Avg Price

Airlines operating on route

Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the Moscow — Istanbul route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.

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Direct Flights from Moscow to Istanbul

A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Moscow to Istanbul, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.

Istanbul city image

MoscowIstanbul

MOWIST

02/12/2026

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK418

Starting at $273

Istanbul city image

MoscowIstanbul

MOWIST

03/02/2026

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK420

Starting at $273

Istanbul city image

MoscowIstanbul

MOWIST

11/24/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Pegasus Airlines

PC389

Starting at $171

Istanbul city image

MoscowIstanbul

MOWIST

11/30/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Pegasus Airlines

PC389

Starting at $207

Istanbul city image

MoscowIstanbul

MOWIST

12/07/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK420

Starting at $332

Istanbul city image

MoscowIstanbul

MOWIST

12/17/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK414

Starting at $321

Istanbul city image

MoscowIstanbul

MOWIST

12/22/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Pegasus Airlines

PC391

Starting at $273

Istanbul city image

MoscowIstanbul

MOWIST

01/12/2026

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK416

Starting at $287

Istanbul city image

MoscowIstanbul

MOWIST

01/15/2026

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK418

Starting at $318

Istanbul city image

MoscowIstanbul

MOWIST

01/16/2026

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK416

Starting at $286

Schedule of direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul

A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Moscow to Istanbul:

Kinda Airlines

Kinda Airlines

Su, We, Fr, and Sa

Starting at $119

Pobeda

Pobeda

Every day

Starting at $114

Aeroflot

Aeroflot

Every day

Starting at $220

Ural Airlines

Ural Airlines

Every day

Starting at $147

S7 Airlines

S7 Airlines

Every day

Starting at $172

Pegasus Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Every day

Starting at $178

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Every day

Starting at $306

Moscow airports overview

Istanbul airports overview

IST
+6
Azerbaijan Airlines
Pobeda
Kinda Airlines
Airlines flying to this airport
$65
Starting at
$196-9%
on average
SAW
+2
Azerbaijan Airlines
Valuair
Pegasus Airlines
Airlines flying to this airport
$149
Starting at
$213
on average

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

How much is the cheapest flight ticket from Moscow to Istanbul?

The cheapest flight ticket from Moscow to Istanbul according to data for the last 48 hours costs $122

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Moscow — Istanbul?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Moscow to Istanbul is 2 months before departure.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Moscow to Istanbul?

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Moscow to Istanbul can be found flying in these months: May, November, December.

How long does it take to fly from Moscow to Istanbul?

The fastest flights from Moscow to Istanbul start from 3 hours 55 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Moscow to Istanbul?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Moscow — Istanbul: Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Moscow to Istanbul

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

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