Flying from Beijing to Moscow: what you need to know
Beijing has a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Beijing to Moscow departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).
When it comes to arriving in Moscow, hop off the plane at Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) or Vnukovo Airport (VKO). Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) is another gateway to this city.
The average time for a direct Beijing to Moscow flight is 8 hours 25 minutes.
Moscow is five hours behind Beijing and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
The most popular route for flights from Beijing to Moscow is from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO). You can choose from 14 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to set off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from PEK to SVO is the 13:40 Air China service. If you prefer travelling later, the last available departure is at 14:35 with Hainan Airlines.
Allow plenty of time to make your Beijing to Moscow flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Moscow
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap Beijing to Moscow flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Beijing to Moscow flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Beijing Capital International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Pulkovo Airport (LED)
Central Beijing to PEK is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch an early flight from Beijing to Moscow? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Beijing Capital International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Beijing Capital International Airport, data shows 79.67% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
You can catch a nonstop flight from Beijing to Moscow departing from Daxing International Airport (PKX). Start your journey at PKX and step off the plane at Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO).
PKX has a variety of airlines that offer direct Beijing to Moscow plane tickets. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat with any of these:
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Beijing to Moscow flight, check out these options when heading out from Daxing International Airport:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
You can get to PKX from the centre of Beijing in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not enjoy another night away? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Daxing International Airport the day before your flight from Beijing to Moscow:
Daxing International Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 89% of flights leaving here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
Arriving in Moscow
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
The distance from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to central Moscow is roughly 27 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Consider staying in a hotel close to SVO if you're coming in on a late flight from Beijing to Moscow. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Best time to go to Moscow
July is the busiest month for flights from Beijing to Moscow. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Moscow in February.
Before locking in your Beijing to Moscow tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Moscow, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 31ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Beijing to Moscow in January when temperatures average between -18ºC and 0ºC.
Explore more of Russia
Nizhniy Novgorod is just one of the many places in Russia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Moscow. Around 386 kilometres to the east, its top attractions include Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
Voronezh is another standout destination in Russia and is around 467 kilometres south of Moscow. No journey is complete without visiting Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev.
