Flying from Buenos Aires to Moscow: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Buenos Aires to Moscow. Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are Buenos Aires's main airports.
When it comes to arriving in Moscow, get off the plane at Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) or Vnukovo Airport (VKO). Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) is another major gateway to this city.
Moscow is six hours ahead of Buenos Aires and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
To ensure you make it on your Buenos Aires to Moscow flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Moscow
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap Buenos Aires to Moscow flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Buenos Aires to Moscow across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
AEP is around 6 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Moscow? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Jorge Newbery Airport:
Jorge Newbery Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 83.76% of flights that depart AEP arrive at their destination on time.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Think about adding a stop at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). It's a popular stopover on a Buenos Aires to Moscow flight out of Ministro Pistarini Airport. Use a longer layover to explore nearby, or take advantage of a short break to get a snack at the airport.
EZE is around 27 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Buenos Aires to Moscow? Unwind in a hotel near Ministro Pistarini Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Most flights that depart Ministro Pistarini Airport land at their destination on schedule. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 84%.
Arriving in Moscow
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
The distance from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to central Moscow is roughly 27 kilometres. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Buenos Aires to Moscow. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SVO instead:
Best time to go to Moscow
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Buenos Aires to Moscow. July is the busiest month to visit Moscow. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Lock in a Buenos Aires to Moscow ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Moscow to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Moscow around that time if you like cooler conditions.
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 Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Russia, head for Voronezh, roughly 467 kilometres south of Moscow. Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev are the start of reasons to visit.
