Cheap Flights from Tokyo to Moscow

Travelling from Tokyo to Moscow: what you need to know

• There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Tokyo. Explore your options leaving from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) or Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) when planning your flight from Tokyo to Moscow.

• When flying into Moscow, step off the plane at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) or Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO). Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) is another gateway to this city.

• Moscow is six hours behind Tokyo and observes the UTC+3 timezone.

• Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Tokyo to Moscow flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

• Flying over a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Moscow

• To find cheap Tokyo to Moscow flights, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.

• If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for your plane ticket from Tokyo to Moscow.

• Save time looking for cheap flights from Tokyo to Moscow by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

• Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your Tokyo to Moscow flight results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

Flying from Tokyo

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)

• We make it easy to book a Tokyo to Moscow flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Tokyo Haneda Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:

  • Guangzhou Airport (CAN)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

• Located around 16 kilometres from central Tokyo, HND can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.

• Want a leisurely start to your vacation? Stay near Tokyo Haneda Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Tokyo to Moscow or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:

  • HOTEL Mystays Haneda

  • Hotel JAL City Haneda Tokyo West Wing

  • Tmark City Hotel Tokyo Omori

• Of all flights departing from Tokyo Haneda Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.

• HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.

Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)

• Get the most out of your vacation with a stopover on your Tokyo to Moscow flight. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever your plans, check out these options between Tokyo Narita Airport and Moscow:

  • Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

  • Dubai Airport (DXB)

• NRT is about 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

• You're going on vacation, so why not spend an extra night away? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Tokyo Narita Airport the day before your flight from Tokyo to Moscow:

  • Hotel Nikko Narita

  • Art Hotel Narita

  • HOTEL Mystays Premier Narita

• 73% of flights departing Tokyo Narita Airport arrive within the expected time frame.

• You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.

Arriving in Moscow

Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO)

• The distance from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to central Moscow is approximately 27 kilometres. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.

• When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.

• If you're arriving on a late flight from Tokyo to Moscow, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SVO:

  • Iceberg House

  • Skypoint Hotel

  • Midland Sheremetyevo

Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO)

• Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO) is roughly 27 kilometres from central Moscow. Once you've hopped off your flight from Tokyo to Moscow, it takes approximately 45 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

• You can expect the journey to take approximately 45 minutes on public transport.

• You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near VKO. Kick back after your Tokyo to Moscow flight at one of these perfectly located options:

  • Apelsin Vo Vnukovo Guest House

  • Art Hotel 16 Floor

  • Antis House Uninn

Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME)

• Make your way into the city centre after your flight from Tokyo to Moscow has landed. Central Moscow is around 40 kilometres from Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) and takes roughly 45 minutes to reach by car.

• If you use public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.

• If you don't want to make the journey to the centre, choose a hotel near DME. Make yourself comfy at one of these options after your Tokyo to Moscow flight:

  • S7 Hotel

  • Maxima Domodedovo Hotel

  • HostelsRus-Domodedovo

Best time to go to Moscow

• August is the busiest month for flights from Tokyo to Moscow. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Moscow in March.

• The warmest month in Moscow is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Tokyo to Moscow ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

• If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Tokyo to Moscow in January when temperatures average between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).

More about Moscow

• After booking your flight from Tokyo to Moscow, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Moscow:

  • GM Apartment on Tverskaya

  • Holiday Kutuzovsky

  • Miracle Deluxe Apartment Old Arbat

• Every great vacation has to include some sightseeing. Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral and Bolshoi Theatre are essential stops on your Moscow itinerary.

Explore more of Russia

• You've visited Moscow, now it's time to explore more of Russia. Journey around 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 on the go.

• Around 467 kilometres south of Moscow, Voronezh is another favourite stop in Russia. No visit is complete without checking out Resurrection Cathedral, Church of the Nativity and Planetarium.