Travelling from Melbourne to Moscow: what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Melbourne to Moscow.
Moscow has a range of airports you can jet into. Come in for landing at Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
Moscow's timezone is UTC+3, making Moscow eight hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you don't miss your Melbourne to Moscow flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Travelling during a popular month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Moscow
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Melbourne to Moscow flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Melbourne to Moscow throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Lock in a cheap Melbourne to Moscow flight with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Finding a stopover on your Melbourne to Moscow flight is easy. Whether you'd like to potentially save cash on your fare or discover a new city, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to explore your options. A popular stop when leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is Dubai Airport (DXB).
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Moscow, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
Arriving in Moscow
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to central Moscow takes about 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
Book a hotel near SVO if you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Moscow. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Best time to go to Moscow
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Moscow. July is the most popular month for a trip to Moscow. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Moscow is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Melbourne to Moscow ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap flights from Melbourne to Moscow around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Russia
Moscow is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Russia waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres east of Moscow, a trip to Nizhniy Novgorod will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Russia, consider Voronezh, about 467 kilometres south of Moscow. Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev are key highlights.
