MoscowtoIstanbulFlight Time
VKO–IST · Nonstop
Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) to Istanbul (Istanbul Airport).
The estimated flight time from Moscow (VKO) to Istanbul (IST) is about 2h 46m, covering 1,061 miles. Turkish Airlines and Pobeda fly the route nonstop with 9-10/day departures, from 00:30 to 19:40 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~2h 46m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,061 mi | Nonstop | 9-10/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Moscow to Istanbul
Turkish Airlines and Pobeda operate 9-10/day flights from VKO to IST. Departures leave from Terminal A at VKO.
- First departure
- 00:30
- Last departure
- 19:40
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 13
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 8-9/day | Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330 · Terminal A |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
IST to VKO flights — 7-8/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for VKO, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 64 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Moscow to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Moscow (VKO) to Istanbul (IST) is about 2h 46m, based on the 1,061-mile flying distance.
How far is Moscow from Istanbul?
Moscow (VKO) to Istanbul (IST) is about 1,061 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Moscow to Istanbul?
Yes. Turkish Airlines and Pobeda fly nonstop from Moscow (VKO) to Istanbul (IST), with 9-10/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Moscow to Istanbul?
Turkish Airlines and Pobeda fly nonstop from Moscow (VKO) to Istanbul (IST).
What aircraft fly from Moscow to Istanbul?
The VKO–IST route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Moscow
- SVO - MoscowSheremetyevo International Airport · 27 mi from VKOFlights from SVO
- DME - MoscowDomodedovo International Airport · 28 mi from VKOFlights from DME
Near Istanbul
- SAW - IstanbulSabiha Gokcen International Airport · 39 mi from ISTFlights to SAW