Travelling from Milan to Moscow: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Milan to Moscow. Check out your options for jetting out of Milan from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) and Milan Linate Airport (LIN).
When jetting into Moscow, step off the plane at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) or Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO). Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) is another major gateway to this city.
The timezone in Moscow is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Milan.
To ensure you don't miss your Milan to Moscow flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Moscow
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap Milan to Moscow flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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Flying from Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Milan to Moscow flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Milan Malpensa Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
MXP is about 40 kilometres from central Milan. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a handy hotel close to Milan Malpensa Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Milan to Moscow, these accommodation options will put you nice and close to your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Milan Malpensa Airport, 76% arrive on time at their destination.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Break up your Milan to Moscow flight with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Milan Bergamo Airport and Moscow are:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
You can reach BGY from the centre of Milan in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Milan to Moscow, stay in one of these hotels close to Milan Bergamo Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Milan Bergamo Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75%.
Milan Linate Airport (LIN)
Whether just for an hour or a handful of days, a stopover can make your journey feel a little more stress-free. When jetting out of Milan Linate Airport (LIN), you can book a ticket from Milan to Moscow with a stop at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS).
The trip to LIN from the centre of Milan is around 30 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 20 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Make taking an early Milan to Moscow flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Milan Linate Airport and get to your gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
LIN has a very good on-time arrivals performance of 83%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on schedule and reach your final stop as expected.
Arriving in Moscow
Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO)
Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) is approximately 27 kilometres from central Moscow. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes around 35 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Milan to Moscow, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near SVO:
Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO)
Central Moscow is located around 27 kilometres from Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO). As soon as your flight from Milan to Moscow has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 45 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 45 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near VKO. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Milan to Moscow:
Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME)
Hop off your flight from Milan to Moscow and go directly to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. The centre of Moscow is around 40 kilometres from Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) and typically takes 45 minutes to reach driving.
If you go by public transport, the journey time is about 45 minutes.
If you don't want to make your way into the centre, find a hotel close to DME. Get settled at one of these stays after your Milan to Moscow flight:
Best time to go to Moscow
March is the quietest month for flights from Milan to Moscow, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Moscow based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Moscow is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Milan to Moscow ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has average temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap flights from Milan to Moscow around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Moscow
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Moscow right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Milan to Moscow:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral and Bolshoi Theatre are major attractions which should be on any good Moscow itinerary.
Explore more of Russia
You've done Moscow, now it's time to explore more of Russia. Journey about 386 kilometres east to Nizhniy Novgorod to check off its leading sights. From Pamyatnik Mininu I Pozharskomu to Ascension Cathedral and Andrey Sakharov Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 467 kilometres south of Moscow, Voronezh is another essential stop in Russia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Resurrection Cathedral, Church of the Nativity and Planetarium.
