Flying from Rome to Moscow: what you need to know
Rome is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Rome to Moscow flying out of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Moscow has a number of airports you can jet into. Disembark at Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
Moscow is two hours ahead of Rome and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Rome to Moscow flight.
Flying over a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Moscow
To pick up cheap Rome to Moscow flights, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Rome to Moscow flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
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FCO is around 23 kilometres from central Rome. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Rome to Moscow or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Of the flights that depart from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% touch down on time at their destination.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Give yourself a moment to stretch your legs during your Rome to Moscow flight with a stopover. Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) is a great option between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and Moscow.
CIA is around 13 kilometres from central Rome. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Rome to Moscow? Unwind in a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
73% of flights taking off from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Arriving in Moscow
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to central Moscow takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Rome to Moscow, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near SVO:
Best time to go to Moscow
July is the most popular month for flights from Rome to Moscow. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Moscow in February.
The warmest month in Moscow is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Rome to Moscow ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap flights from Rome to Moscow in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -18ºC and 0ºC on average.
Explore more of Russia
Moscow has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Russia waiting to be discovered. About 386 kilometres east of Moscow, a visit to Nizhniy Novgorod will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Russia, head for Voronezh, roughly 467 kilometres south of Moscow. Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev are key highlights.
