On this Cheapfaremart webpage, we have displayed a list of tentative airfares against round-trip flights to Moscow. This is based on a historical data and hence, the cost of tickets to Moscow flights might change at the time of booking. You agree and understand that fluctuation in the ticket pricing is beyond our control. Moscow, Russia: Overview
Standing on the Moskva River, Moscow is the most populous city of Russia. The city also served as the capital of Grand Duchy of Moscow before it was shifted to Saint Petersburg. Moscow stays abuzz with political, cultural, scientific and political activities. Moscow has several museums, Soviet-era monoliths and post-Soviet kitsch that gain the attention of local and international tourists. Most of the historical architectures have been recognized as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Airports in Moscow, Russia
1. Sheremetyevo Alexander S. Pushkin International Airport Hub For: Aeroflot, Rossiya Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Pegas Fly, Royal Flight
Location: The airport is located 18 miles (29 km) northwest of central Moscow, in the city of Khimki, Moscow Oblast.
Interesting Facts: It is the busiest airport in Russia, as well as the eighth-busiest airport in Europe
2. Vnukovo International Airport Location: The airport is located in Vnukovo District, 17 miles (28 kilometres) southwest of the centre of Moscow.
Hub For: Azur Air, Gazpromavia, I-Fly, Pobeda, RusLine, Utair
Interesting Facts: Vnukovo is Moscow’s oldest operating airport. It was established for military operations during the Second World War, but became a civilian facility after the war
Operating Carriers from US Cities
A list of popular carriers with their hub airport is provided to hep you make the best choice. The hub airport or focus city airport usually serves as the connection (stopover/layover) airport. In some cases when one airline is operated by another airline, then the hub or focus city of the operating carrier is taken as the connection.
Airline | Carrier Type | Country | Hub/Focus City |
Alitalia (AZ) operated by Delta Air Lines and Aeroflot | Flag carrier | Italy | Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) |
American Airlines (AA) operated by British Airways (BA) | Flag carrier | USA | London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW) |
Austrian Airlines Operated by United Airlines (UA) | Flag carrier | Austria | Newark (EWR, USA), Vienna International Airport (VIE, Vienna) |
Lufthansa Airlines (LH) Operated by United Airlines (UA) | Mainline | | Chicago (ORD, hub for UA); Frankfurt (FRA, hub for LH) |
Best Time to Visit Moscow
Summer, that is, the months including April and May is the best time to visit Moscow. As the sunshine hour increases, the normal environmental temperature also begins to rise. One should expect a moderate temperature between 50s and 60s in the morning hours itself. During summer the city witnesses a host of events including Russian Fashion Week (March-April), Labor Day/Spring Festival (May 1-2), and Victory Day (May 9).
If you want to attend the Russian Fashion Week, you should be ready to brave the chilly weather of September and October.