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✈️ Cheap flights to Russia
Compare fares to Russia from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Sheremetyevo Intl (SVO). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🔥 Cheapest flights to Russia right now
🛬 Airports in Russia
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SVO | Sheremetyevo Intl | Moscow | Main |
| VKO | Vnukovo Intl | Moscow | Main |
| ZIA | Zhukovsky Intl | Moscow | Main |
| DME | Domodedovo Intl | Moscow | Main |
| IAR | Golden Ring Yaroslavl Intl | Tunoshna | Main |
| GOJ | Nizhny Novgorod / Strigino Intl | Nizhny Novgorod | Main |
| SKX | Saransk Intl | Saransk | Main |
| LED | Pulkovo | St. Petersburg | Main |
| GSV | Gagarin Intl | Saratov | Main |
| KZN | Kazan Intl | Kazan | Main |
…and 114 more airports.
Moscow's main airports are Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo and Vnukovo, with St Petersburg's Pulkovo the second gateway. International flight options have changed significantly in recent years, and land borders connect Russia with numerous neighbours; check current routes with official sources.
📅 Best time to fly to Russia
Best: May-September – long, mild days for city sightseeing, with the White Nights in St Petersburg around June.
Cheaper shoulder season: April and October – cooler with fewer visitors and autumn colours, but weather is changeable.
Avoid: November-March for cold, short days in most regions, unless you're seeking winter experiences like frozen Baikal.
Weather by month in Moscow
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- -3°Feb⛅
- 3°Mar⛅
- 11°Apr⛅
- 19°May⛅
- 22°Jun🌧
- 24°Jul🌧
- 22°Aug🌧
- 16°Sep⛅
- 9°Oct⛅
- 2°Nov⛅
- -2°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Russia
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Moscow | 2,506 km | 3 h 40 min | |
| New York → Moscow | 7,479 km | 9 h 40 min | |
| Los Angeles → Moscow | 9,756 km | 12 h 25 min | |
| Chicago → Moscow | 7,971 km | 10 h 15 min | |
| Miami → Moscow | 9,198 km | 11 h 45 min | |
| San Francisco → Moscow | 9,432 km | 12 h 00 min | |
| Toronto → Moscow | 7,464 km | 9 h 40 min | |
| Paris → Moscow | 2,452 km | 3 h 35 min | |
| Frankfurt → Moscow | 2,021 km | 3 h 05 min | |
| Dubai → Moscow | 3,713 km | 5 h 10 min | |
| Delhi → Moscow | 4,365 km | 5 h 55 min | |
| Mumbai → Moscow | 5,053 km | 6 h 45 min | |
| Singapore → Moscow | 8,451 km | 10 h 50 min | |
| Sydney → Moscow | 14,516 km | 18 h 10 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Russia
- Moscow – The Kremlin, Red Square, world-class theatres and grand Stalin-era architecture.
- St Petersburg – Canals, palaces and museums in Russia's cultural capital on the Baltic.
- Golden Ring – A loop of ancient towns with kremlins, monasteries and wooden churches.
- Kazan – A vibrant blend of Russian and Tatar heritage around a UNESCO-listed kremlin.
- Lake Baikal – The world's oldest and deepest lake, with clear water and unique wildlife like the Baikal seal.
- Kamchatka – A remote peninsula of active volcanoes, geysers and brown bears.
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Flights to Russia: questions
What is the main airport in Russia?
The main international airport is Sheremetyevo Intl (SVO) in Moscow. Other airports with scheduled flights include Moscow (VKO), Moscow (ZIA), Moscow (DME).
How long is the flight from London to Russia?
A nonstop flight from London to Moscow covers about 2,506 km and takes around 3 h 40 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Russia?
May-September – long, mild days for city sightseeing, with the White Nights in St Petersburg around June.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Russia?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: April and October – cooler with fewer visitors and autumn colours, but weather is changeable.
Do I need a visa to fly to Russia?
It depends on your passport. See our Russia visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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