Flying from Paris to Moscow: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Paris to Moscow. Check out your options for jetting out of Paris from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA).
Moscow has a good selection of airports you can jet into. Come in for landing at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO), Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
Moscow is two hours ahead of Paris and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Paris to Moscow flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Moscow
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Flying from Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Paris to Moscow flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
CDG is about 23 kms (14 miles) from central Paris. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Paris to Moscow? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 64% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Break up your Paris to Moscow flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and Moscow are:
Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
Cairo Airport (CAI)
Mohammed V Airport (CMN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kms (9 miles) away. Driving will take you about 25 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your flight from Paris to Moscow:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance rate of 79%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport land on schedule.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA)
Whether just for a couple of hours or a weekend, a stopover can make your whole trip feel more relaxed and effortless. When jetting out of Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA), you can book a ticket from Paris to Moscow with a stop at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG).
BVA is around 72 kms (45 miles) from central Paris. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Make taking an early Paris to Moscow flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Paris Beauvais Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that leave from BVA arrive at their destination within the expected time frame 71% of the time.
The street address of Paris Beauvais Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Moscow
Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO)
The distance from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to central Moscow is approximately 27 kms (17 miles). It'll take you about 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Paris to Moscow, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SVO:
Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO)
As soon as your flight from Paris to Moscow has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 45 minutes by car. Central Moscow is roughly 27 kms (17 miles) from Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 45 minutes.
After your flight from Paris to Moscow, kick back at a hotel near VKO. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME)
Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Paris to Moscow has landed. Central Moscow is around 40 kms (25 miles) from Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) and takes roughly 45 minutes to reach by car.
Public transport can take you there in roughly 45 minutes.
Enjoy a restful, unhurried start to your break by choosing a hotel near DME after your Paris to Moscow flight. Rest up after a long day of travel or simply take a moment to get your bearings in a new destination at:
Best time to go to Moscow
August is the most popular month for flights from Paris to Moscow. To skip the crowds, go to Moscow in March.
Book a Paris to Moscow ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Moscow to range from 12ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Paris to Moscow in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -18ºC and 0ºC on average.
More about Moscow
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Moscow right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Paris to Moscow:
Red Square and St. Basil's Cathedral are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Moscow must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Bolshoi Theatre.
Explore more of Russia
You've visited Moscow, now it's time to explore more of Russia. Travel about 386 kms (240 miles) east to Nizhniy Novgorod to check off its must-visit sights. From Pamyatnik Mininu I Pozharskomu to Ascension Cathedral and Andrey Sakharov Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 467 kms (290 miles) 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.
