Cheap flights from Moscow to Istanbul from $139 DME, SVO, VKO, ZIA → IST, SAW

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $6 to $241.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 34-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 27 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

4644 fares on 201 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $138.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $59 to $141.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 6 other departure dates within 3 days of 16 Oct 2027, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

557 fares on 171 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

May 2027 is the cheapest month — from $139.

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 20% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Moscow to Istanbul?

The cheapest return found recently is $145 with Pobeda, 27 Nov to 31 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $138 with Ural Airlines, 24 Nov to 30 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 201 departure dates is usually $195 to $290.

How much is a one-way flight from Moscow to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $139 with Turkish Airlines, 16 Oct 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 171 departure dates is usually $191 to $331.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Moscow to Istanbul?

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $138, 24 Nov to 30 Dec, found 7 days ago. May 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $139, 19 May 2027, found 2 days ago.

Every date in November 2026

Every date in May 2027

How far ahead should I book a flight from Moscow to Istanbul?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 20% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Moscow to Istanbul?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $145 with Pobeda, 27 Nov to 31 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $139 with Turkish Airlines, 16 Oct 2027, found 2 days ago.

Every nonstop date from Moscow to Istanbul

How long is the flight from Moscow to Istanbul?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Turkish Airlines on 16 Oct 2027, takes 4 h 15 min from Vnukovo Airport (VKO) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Moscow to Istanbul?

Between 13 Nov and 30 Oct 2027, Pobeda has the cheapest return on 71 of the 201 departure dates we hold, Ajet on 38 and Pegasus Airlines on 24. Between 28 Mar 2027 and 31 Oct 2027, Red Wings has the cheapest one-way on 79 of the 171 departure dates we hold, Turkish Airlines on 24 and Southwind airlines on 22.