Travelling from London to Moscow: what you need to know
London has plenty of airports where you can start your journey. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Moscow. Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
When landing in Moscow, Vnukovo Airport (VKO) and Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) are the major entry points.
The timezone in Moscow is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London.
For a stress-free start to your trip, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your London to Moscow flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
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)
We make it a cinch to book a London to Moscow flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV)
Dalaman Airport (DLM)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Moscow, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your London to Moscow flight. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these options between London Gatwick Airport and Moscow:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Using 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? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can reserve a ticket from London to Moscow with one or more stops out of Stansted Airport (STN). Here are some of the most common stopovers between STN and Moscow:
Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV)
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
The trip to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Moscow flight:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive as planned.
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 (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from London to Moscow in January when temperatures average between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
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.
