Travelling from Paris to Moscow: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Paris to Moscow, there's a good selection of airports you can start your trip from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are among Paris's main options.
Step off the plane at one of Moscow's major gateways like Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO). Alternatively, come in for landing at Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
Moscow's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Moscow two hours ahead of Paris.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your Paris to Moscow flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Moscow
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap Paris to Moscow flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
We make it simple to find a Paris to Moscow flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
CDG is around 23 kilometres from central Paris. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Paris to Moscow? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Of the departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Paris to Moscow flight, browse these options when departing from Paris Orly Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 55 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not enjoy another night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Paris Orly Airport the day before your flight from Paris to Moscow:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
The street address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
The trip to BVA from central Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Paris to Moscow flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Beauvais-Tille Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive without delays. At BVA, that rate is 66.39%.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Moscow
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to central Moscow takes around 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
Consider staying in a hotel close to SVO if you're coming in on a late flight from Paris to Moscow. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Best time to go to Moscow
July is the most popular month for flights from Paris to Moscow. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Moscow in February.
Book a Paris 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).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Paris to Moscow in January when temperatures average between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
Explore more of Russia
Moscow will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Russia waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres east of Moscow, a visit to Nizhniy Novgorod will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
If you're eager to discover another side of Russia, consider Voronezh, roughly 467 kilometres south of Moscow. Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev are among the biggest draws.
