Moscow to London flights

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.

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.

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• 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.

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.

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.

• 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.