Travelling from Milan to Moscow: what you need to know
Organising your flight from Milan to Moscow begins with finding the best airport to start your holiday. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are the main departure points in Milan.
Moscow has a range of airports you can fly into. Touch down at Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
The timezone in Moscow is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Milan.
To ensure you get on your Milan to Moscow flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Flying during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Moscow
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap Milan to Moscow flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Milan to Moscow is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and land an incredible deal.
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Flying from Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for Milan to Moscow flights departing from Milano Malpensa Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Milano Malpensa Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Milan to Moscow, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Milan to Moscow flight. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between Orio al Serio International Airport and Moscow:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in around 2 hours 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Milan to Moscow? Kick back in a hotel near Orio al Serio International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
LIN is around 8 kilometres from central Milan. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Make taking an early Milan to Moscow flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Milano Linate Airport and get to the check-in counter with time to spare:
The on-time performance rate of LIN is 79.56%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Moscow
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to central Moscow takes about 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
Consider staying in a hotel near SVO if you're coming in on a late flight from Milan to Moscow. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Best time to go to Moscow
July is the busiest month for flights from Milan to Moscow. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Moscow in February.
The warmest month in Moscow is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Milan to Moscow ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -18ºC and 0ºC. Search for cheap flights from Milan to Moscow around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Russia
Nizhniy Novgorod is just one of the many cities in Russia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Moscow. Around 386 kilometres to the east, top sights here include Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
Around 467 kilometres south of Moscow, Voronezh is another essential stop in Russia. No visit is complete without checking out Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev.
