Travelling from Bucharest to Moscow: what you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Moscow taking off from here.
Step off the plane at one of Moscow's major gateways like Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO). Alternatively, 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 one hour ahead of Bucharest.
To ensure you get on your Bucharest to Moscow flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Moscow
To pick up cheap Bucharest to Moscow flights, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Bucharest to Moscow is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a sweet deal.
There's no need to search every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll tell you when there's a better deal on cheap flights from Bucharest to Moscow.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' Bucharest to Moscow flights.
Flying from Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Bucharest to Moscow flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
OTP is around 16 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bucharest to Moscow? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
71.27% of flights departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport make it to their destination on time.
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 takes around 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Bucharest to Moscow. Book one of these accommodation options near SVO instead:
Best time to go to Moscow
February is the quietest month for flights from Bucharest to Moscow, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Moscow based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Bucharest to Moscow ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Moscow to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap flights from Bucharest to Moscow around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Russia
Nizhniy Novgorod is just one of the many places in Russia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Moscow. Around 386 kilometres to the east, its top attractions include Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
Around 467 kilometres south of Moscow, Voronezh is another favourite stop in Russia. Start your sightseeing at Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev.
