Travelling from Houston to Moscow: what you need to know
Houston is home to two main airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Houston to Moscow departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Disembark at one of Moscow's major gateways like Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO). You can also make your way to this city landing at Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
The timezone in Moscow is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of Houston.
To ensure you board your Houston to Moscow flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Moscow
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Houston to Moscow flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
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Flying from Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Stopovers offer the opportunity to visit a new place or just take a break during your trip. When looking for a Houston to Moscow flight, deselect 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is one option if you're leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Houston to Moscow or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
78.42% of flights that take off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU is about 16 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Houston to Moscow, unwind in one of these hotels close to William P. Hobby Airport:
William P. Hobby Airport has a track record for punctuality. 81% of flights taking off from here arrive right on target.
The address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Moscow
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to central Moscow takes around 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Houston to Moscow. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SVO instead:
Best time to go to Moscow
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Houston to Moscow. July is the most popular month to travel to Moscow. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Moscow is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Houston to Moscow ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -18ºC and 0ºC. Search for cheap flights from Houston to Moscow around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Russia
Moscow has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Russia just waiting to be explored. Around 386 kilometres east of Moscow, a trip to Nizhniy Novgorod will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
Voronezh is another favourite destination in Russia and is around 467 kilometres south of Moscow. No trip is complete without experiencing Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev.
