Cheap Flights from Auckland International to Moscow

Which airlines fly from Auckland to Moscow?

There are no direct flights available from Auckland to Moscow. Most journeys on this route have 2 stops along the way, but it is possible to get quicker 1-stop flights through Dubai, Hong Kong or Shanghai.

These flights are often operated by 2 airlines, such as Air New Zealand or Emirates alongside a local airline like Aeroflot.

Is there a time difference between Auckland and Moscow?

Yes. Moscow is 10 hours behind Auckland in summer, but this changes to a 9-hour difference in winter.

What is the weather like in Moscow?

Moscow's winter is far colder than Auckland's, with an average temperature of -8°C in January in the Russian capital. Its summers, however, are very pleasant, with July in Moscow being very similar to February in Auckland.

Moscow gets twice as much rain as Auckland over the year, and its winters are typically snowy.

How expensive is Moscow?

Prices in Moscow and Auckland are similar in many regards, although slightly lower in the Russian city.
One noticeable difference is the large price drop for alcoholic drinks in Moscow.

The Russian currency is the ruble.

Essential travel information for Moscow

New Zealand citizens need to apply for a visa for trips to Russia. You must do this within 3 months of your intended travel date and your passport must have at least 6 months' validity. The price for a visa varies from $125 (single entry, 10-day processing time) to $405 (double entry, 3-day processing time). More information is available on the Russian Embassy website.

Although some parts of Russia are deemed unsafe for travel, Moscow is one of the safer areas. Keep up-TO-date with travel warnings here.

Departing from Auckland

Auckland International Airport (AKL) is 21km from the CBD. This takes 20 minutes by car or taxi, or up to 50 minutes on a bus. A taxi costs between $38 and $75, SkyBus costs $18 1-way ($17 if you book online) and onsite parking depends on the length of your stay and which of the 5 parking lots you use. See the current prices on the AKL website.

For international flights, you should be at the airport 3 hours before you are scheduled to fly.

To help keep you on track, Auckland Airport has a free app. Once you put in your flight details, it will give you reminders so you know when to leave for the airport. Once you arrive, you can use the app to find real-time updates on your flight's departure, as well as getting information on deals at the airport's shops.

Arriving in Moscow

Moscow has 3 main airports. In order of the number of flights that arrive from New Zealand, they are: Domodedovo (45km from the city centre), Sheremetyevo (30km) and Vnukovo (45km).

A taxi to the city centre is likely to cost:

From Domodedovo: NZ$35-NZ$45

From Sheremtyevo: NZ$10-NZ$15

From Vnukovo: NZ$20-NZ$25

All 3 airports also have direct access to Moscow's subway line, giving you a cheap and convenient way to reach the city.

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Please note: all information is correct as of January, 2018.