Travelling from Seattle to Moscow: what you need to know
Start your vacation planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Seattle to Moscow. Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Seattle Lake Union SPB Airport (LKE) are the main airports in Seattle.
Moscow has a variety of airports you can jet into. Disembark at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO), Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
The timezone in Moscow is UTC+3, which is 11 hours ahead of Seattle.
Allow plenty of time to make your Seattle to Moscow flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Moscow
To find cheap Seattle to Moscow flights, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your plane ticket from Seattle to Moscow.
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Lock in a cheap Seattle to Moscow flight with the help of our filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Flying from Seattle
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Seattle to Moscow flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near Seattle / Tacoma International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle to Moscow, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
80% of flights departing from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when flying out of SEA.
Arriving in Moscow
Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO)
Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) is approximately 27 kilometres from central Moscow. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Seattle to Moscow. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SVO instead:
Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO)
Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO) is about 27 kilometres from the centre of Moscow. Once you've disembarked your flight from Seattle to Moscow, it takes approximately 45 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 45 minutes.
Hang 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 Seattle to Moscow:
Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME)
Step off your flight from Seattle to Moscow and go directly to your hotel or start taking in the sights right away. The centre of Moscow is around 40 kilometres from Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) and typically takes 45 minutes to reach by car.
If you go by public transport, the journey will take you around 45 minutes.
If you don't want to make the journey into the centre, head for a hotel near DME. Get comfortable at one of these options after your Seattle to Moscow flight:
Best time to go to Moscow
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Seattle to Moscow. August is the busiest month to travel to Moscow. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in a Seattle to Moscow ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Moscow to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Seattle to Moscow in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.
More about Moscow
After booking your flight from Seattle to Moscow, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Moscow:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral and Bolshoi Theatre are attractions you won't want to skip in Moscow.
Explore more of Russia
Moscow is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Russia waiting to be discovered. About 386 kilometres east of Moscow, a trip to Nizhniy Novgorod will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Pamyatnik Mininu I Pozharskomu, Ascension Cathedral and Andrey Sakharov Museum.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Russia, consider Voronezh, roughly 467 kilometres south of Moscow. Resurrection Cathedral, Church of the Nativity and Planetarium are key reasons to visit.
