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Cheap Flights from Moscow to London - Compare and Book on Opodo

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Flight Duration4 h and 30 mFlights between Moscow and London take, on average, 4 h and 30 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
High seasonJanuaryAccording to search data from our customers, January is the busiest time to fly from Moscow to London
Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data December is the most popular time to book a flight to London when departing from Moscow
Airlines that fly from Moscow to London
Lot Polish Airlines
Lot Polish Airlines
75£
Scandinavian Airlines
Scandinavian Airlines
78£
Aegean Airlines
Aegean Airlines
114£
TVS Smartwings
TVS Smartwings
115£
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
148£
Air France
Air France
150£
Swiss International Air Lines
Swiss International Air Lines
177£
Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
230£
Brussels Airlines
Brussels Airlines
233£
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
246£

Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
410%Trains are 410% more expensive in London than in Moscow.
Moscow£0.68
London£3.50
MealMid-priced restaurant
110%The average meal is 110% more expensive in London than in Moscow.
Moscow£9.75
London£20.00
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
120%Taxis are 120% more expensive in London than in Moscow.
Moscow£1.95
London£4.20
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
42%Coffee is 42% more expensive in London than in Moscow.
Moscow£2.82
London£4.01
Distance: 1554 miles
Moscow airports
Sheremetyevo (SVO)How far from city centre: 17 miles
Domodedovo (DME)How far from city centre: 27 miles
London airports
Gatwick (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 miles
Heathrow (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 miles
Luton International (LTN)How far from city centre: 27 miles
Stansted (STN)How far from city centre: 30 miles
London City (LCY)How far from city centre: 7 miles
Southend (SEN)How far from city centre: 35 miles

Useful information for the flight from Moscow to London

How long is the flight from Moscow to London?

The flight duration from Moscow to London is 4 hours and 15 minutes direct.

What are the most common stopovers?

Direct flights from Moscow to London are readily available. However, you may choose to travel through Amsterdam, Paris or Frankfurt for stopover options, which can cut your ticket costs.

What documentation do I need to fly to London from Moscow?

If you are a UK passport holder, you will only need a valid passport to re-enter the UK. Residents of the EEA and Switzerland may enter with their passport or identity card. Russian passport holders and many other foreign nationals wishing to visit the UK for city breaks, holidays, or business trips will need a standard visitor visa. This covers stays of up to 6 months.

Is there a time change from Moscow to London?

Moscow is three hours ahead of UK time, both in winter and summer.

Which airlines fly from Moscow to London

Two airlines offer direct departures from Moscow to London airports. If you'd prefer your flight path with a stopover in another European city, your choices widen. Airlines flying from Moscow to London include:

  • Aeroflot. the Russian national airline which operates up to five flights per day from Moscow to London.
  • British Airways, the UK flag carrier airline which flies from Moscow to London Heathrow.
  • Lufthansa, a German carrier which operates connecting flights via Berlin or Frankfurt.
  • KLM, long-established Dutch airline with flights connecting via Amsterdam.

How to find cheap flights from Moscow to London

Opodo is a convenient, easy-to-use online travel agency. The site's powerful search engine makes finding the cheapest flights between Moscow and London extremely easy. Search using a few essential criteria such as date or airport, then filter the results to narrow down the range of airfares available.

When are the best times to fly from Moscow to London

  • June is one of the most popular months to visit London. The weather is warm and pleasant, and the city isn't as crowded as in the peak month of August.
  • December is a good time to experience how London celebrates Christmas. Take in the elegant shop window displays, see the street decorations, and watch the fireworks explode over the Thames on New Year's Eve.
  • February is often the cheapest time to go to London. Wrap up warm for the end of winter chill and take advantage of low-season discounts on flights and accommodation.

Airports in Moscow

Moscow has two main airports, Sheremetyevo International and Domodedovo. Both offer international and domestic flights. The airport you depart from will depend on the airline you are travelling with.

Useful information about Sheremetyevo International

Sheremetyevo airport is in the Moscow suburb of Khimki, 18 miles from the city centre. There are six separate passenger terminals at the airport.

How to get to the airport:

  • By train – Aeroexpress train every 30 minutes from Belorussky Station. Travel time 35 to 40 minutes.
  • By taxi – Fixed route minibus taxi route 949 from Rechnoy Vozkal metro station. Travel time 40 minutes.
  • By car – 11 minutes off the Moscow Ring Road by expressway. Long and short-stay parking available.

Services: airport history museum, free Wi-Fi, showers, parent and child room, airport hotels, restaurants, bars, and retail outlets.

Useful information about Domodedovo Airport

Domodedovo Airport is 26 miles south-east of Moscow city centre. It is the country's second-busiest airport, after Sheremetyevo.

How to get to the airport:

  • By train – Commuter trains from Moscow-Paveletsky station to the airport. Travel time 60 to 70 minutes.
  • By metro – take line 2 to Domodedovskaya station, then the 308 express shuttle bus to the airport.
  • By car – exit the Moscow Ring Road at exit 25. Several car parks within the airport complex.

Services: restaurants, bars, and fast-food outlets, shopping including duty-free, laptop and phone charging stations, baby changing facilities, and business services.

Airports in London

Flights from Moscow to London arrive into Heathrow, the UK's busiest airport.

Useful information about Heathrow Airport

Heathrow is about 15 miles west of central London. It is a large airport with four separate passenger terminals.

How to get from the airport to London:

  • By train – Heathrow Express to London Paddington station from Terminals 2 and 3. 15 minute journey time.
  • By London Underground – Piccadilly Line service from Terminals 2, 3, and 4. 50 minutes to central London.
  • By bus – National Express services to Victoria coach station. Around 45 minutes, depending on traffic.

Services: numerous restaurants, bars and fast-food outlets, free Wi-Fi, internet-connected PCs available, currency exchange, play areas, concierge "meet and greet" service.

What to do and visit in London

  • Take a "flight" on the London Eye Ferris wheel for a bird's-eye view over the city rooftops.
  • Have a traditionally British afternoon tea in one of London's top hotels.
  • Find out about English history at the 1,000-year-old Tower of London.
  • Do some souvenir shopping at Covent Garden.
  • Explore the museums in South Kensington, including the famous Natural History Museum.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Moscow to London

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Moscow to London?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United Kingdom may apply when travelling from Moscow. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How can I find cheap flights from Moscow to London at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Moscow to London. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
Is London expensive to visit compared to Moscow?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in London costs an average of 4.20 GBP, 115% more expensive than Moscow, with a fare of 1.95 GBP,
While train tickets costs 415% more in London: 3.50 GBP against 0.68 GBP in Moscow.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 20.00 GBP in London, 105% more than the 9.75 GBP in Moscow.
The price of the coffee is around 42% more expensive in London, with an average of 4.01 GBP , while in Moscow the coffee costs 2.82 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Moscow to London?
The most popular months to book a flight from Moscow to London are December, November and August, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Moscow to London?
The best time of the year to go to London when flying from Moscow depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, January is the top 1º month to fly to London from Moscow in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and April. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, March, February and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Moscow - London.
How long does the flight take to go from Moscow to London?
The total flight time between Moscow and London is of around 04:30 hours on average, considering an average distance of 2,682 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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