Flying from Seoul to Moscow: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Seoul. Explore your options departing from Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP) when organizing your flight from Seoul to Moscow.
Moscow has a range of airports you can jet into. Hop off the plane at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO), Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
The timezone in Moscow is UTC+3, which is six hours behind Seoul.
To ensure you don't miss your Seoul to Moscow flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Moscow
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Seoul to Moscow flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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Flying from Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
We make it easy to book a Seoul to Moscow flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Incheon International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
ICN is around 48 kilometres from central Seoul. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to Incheon International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seoul to Moscow, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
74% of flights taking off from Incheon International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Break up your Seoul to Moscow flight with a stop at Beijing Capital Airport (PEK). A main stopover between Gimpo International Airport and Moscow, it's a good opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
GMP is around 18 kilometres from central Seoul. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
You're off on vacation, so why not book another night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Gimpo International Airport the day before your flight from Seoul to Moscow:
Most flights that depart Gimpo International Airport land at their destination as expected. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 81%.
Arriving in Moscow
Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO)
The distance from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to central Moscow is roughly 27 kilometres. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Book a hotel near SVO if you have a late flight from Seoul to Moscow. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO)
Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO) is about 27 kilometres from central Moscow. Following your flight from Seoul to Moscow, it takes approximately 45 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Public transport will get you there in approximately 45 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places to lay your head close to VKO. Unwind after your Seoul to Moscow flight at any of these well-located options:
Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME)
Hop off your flight from Seoul to Moscow and head directly to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. Central Moscow is around 40 kilometres from Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) and takes roughly 45 minutes to drive there.
The journey will take you around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Enjoy a restful, unhurried start to your break by choosing a hotel near DME after your Seoul to Moscow flight. Recover from a day of travel or simply take a moment to get your footing in a new city at:
Best time to go to Moscow
March is the quietest month for flights from Seoul to Moscow, while August is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Moscow based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Seoul to Moscow tickets, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Moscow, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Seoul to Moscow in January when temperatures average between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
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. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Seoul to Moscow:
Red Square and St. Basil's Cathedral are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Moscow itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Bolshoi Theatre.
Explore more of Russia
Nizhniy Novgorod is just one of the many places in Russia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Moscow. Around 386 kilometres to the east, top sights here include Pamyatnik Mininu I Pozharskomu, Ascension Cathedral and Andrey Sakharov Museum.
Around 467 kilometres south of Moscow, Voronezh is another favourite stop in Russia. Start your sightseeing at Resurrection Cathedral, Church of the Nativity and Planetarium.
