Flying from Houston to Moscow: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Houston to Moscow. Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) and Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) are Houston's main airports.
Hop off the plane at one of Moscow's major gateways like Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO). Alternatively, touch down at Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
The timezone in Moscow is UTC+3, which is nine hours ahead of Houston.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Houston to Moscow flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Moscow
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Houston to Moscow flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
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Flying from Houston
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
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IAH is about 26 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Houston to Moscow, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport, 79% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU is around 16 kilometres from central Houston. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Houston Hobby Airport the day before your flight from Houston to Moscow:
79% of flights out of Houston Hobby Airport arrive according to schedule.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Moscow
Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO)
The distance from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to central Moscow is roughly 27 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Houston to Moscow, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near SVO:
Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO)
Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO) is around 27 kilometres from central Moscow. After your flight from Houston to Moscow, it takes approximately 45 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 45 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Houston to Moscow, unwind at a hotel close to VKO. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME)
Step off your flight from Houston to Moscow and travel to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. The centre of Moscow is around 40 kilometres from Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) and takes roughly 45 minutes to reach by car.
The journey will take you roughly 45 minutes if you use public transport.
Book a hotel near DME and go from the runway to resting in a snap. Whether you're arriving on a late Houston to Moscow flight or just want an easier arrival, these stays offer convenience when you need it most:
Best time to go to Moscow
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Houston to Moscow. August is the busiest month to travel to Moscow. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Moscow is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Houston to Moscow ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap flights from Houston to Moscow around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Moscow
Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Moscow, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Moscow:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral and Bolshoi Theatre are popular attractions which should feature on any good Moscow itinerary.
Explore more of Russia
Nizhniy Novgorod is just one of the many places in Russia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Moscow. Around 386 kilometres to the east, popular attractions include Pamyatnik Mininu I Pozharskomu, Ascension Cathedral and Andrey Sakharov Museum.
Around 467 kilometres south of Moscow, Voronezh is another essential stop in Russia. Experience major highlights starting with Resurrection Cathedral, Church of the Nativity and Planetarium.
