Cheap flights from Istanbul to Moscow

One-way fares from $68 · IST → MOW · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Moscow → Istanbul
Cheapest fare
$68

Southwind airlines · Thu, Dec 31

Cheapest month
December

from $68

Direct flights
Yes

Southwind airlines, Ajet, Pegasus Airlines + 3 more

Flight time
3h 50m

1,760 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Moscow

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $98
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $68
  3. January 2027 $68
  4. February 2027 $118
  5. March 2027 $118
  6. April 2027 $150
  7. May 2027 $143
  8. June 2027 $150
  9. July 2027 $193
  10. August 2027 $193
  11. September 2027 $152
  12. October 2027 $125

Cheapest dates in December 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Southwind airlines
Depart20:00 Wed, Dec 16IST → SVO 3h 50m · Direct
$68one way, per person
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Southwind airlines
Depart19:35 Thu, Dec 31IST → SVO 3h 50m · Direct
$68one way, per person
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Pobeda
Depart17:00 Wed, Dec 30IST → VKO 4h 45m · Direct
$72one way, per person
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Southwind airlines
Depart20:00 Tue, Dec 1IST → SVO 3h 50m · Direct
$98one way, per person
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Southwind airlines
Depart20:00 Wed, Dec 2IST → SVO 3h 50m · Direct
$98one way, per person
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Southwind airlines
Depart19:35 Thu, Dec 3IST → SVO 3h 50m · Direct
$98one way, per person
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Southwind airlines
Depart20:00 Fri, Dec 4IST → SVO 3h 50m · Direct
$98one way, per person
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Southwind airlines
Depart20:00 Sat, Dec 5IST → SVO 3h 50m · Direct
$98one way, per person
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About flights from Istanbul to Moscow

Istanbul (IST) and Moscow (MOW) are about 1,760 km apart. Direct flights take around 3h 50m, and recent direct fares were with Southwind airlines, Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Pobeda and Ural Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $68, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Istanbul to Moscow?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $68 with Southwind airlines, departing Thursday, December 31, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $68 to $193.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Moscow?

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $68 one way.

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Moscow?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Southwind airlines, Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Pobeda and Ural Airlines.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Moscow?

A direct flight takes about 3h 50m. Istanbul and Moscow are around 1,760 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Moscow?

Recent fares on this route were with Southwind airlines, Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Pobeda and Ural Airlines.

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