Flying from London to Moscow: what you need to know
You can choose from numerous airports when organising your flight from London to Moscow. Check out your options for jetting out of London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
When jetting into Moscow, hop off the plane at Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) or Vnukovo Airport (VKO). Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) is another gateway to this city.
Moscow is three hours ahead of London and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to catch your London to Moscow flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Moscow
To find cheap London to Moscow flights, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap plane tickets from London to Moscow is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for London to Moscow flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Located around 26 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from London to Moscow or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your London to Moscow flight. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these stops between London Gatwick Airport and Moscow:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from London to Moscow? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Searching for a ticket from London to Moscow with a stop or two can give you a bigger choice of departure times along with better fares. When flying from Stansted Airport (STN), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on the way to Moscow:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make taking an early London to Moscow flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels near Stansted Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
Arriving in Moscow
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) is approximately 27 kilometres from central Moscow. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 35 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to SVO if you're coming in on a late flight from London to Moscow. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Best time to go to Moscow
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Moscow, while July is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Moscow based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your London to Moscow tickets, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Moscow, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 31ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from London to Moscow in January when temperatures average between -18ºC and 0ºC.
Explore more of Russia
Moscow has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Russia just waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres east of Moscow, a trip to Nizhniy Novgorod will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
Voronezh is another essential stop 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.
