Flying from Moscow to London: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Moscow to London. Vnukovo Airport (VKO) and Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) are Moscow's main airports.
London has numerous airports you can fly into. Land at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). Alternatively, arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN) or London City Airport (LCY).
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London three hours behind Moscow.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your Moscow to London flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Moscow to London
To pick up cheap Moscow to London flights, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME)
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Moscow to London flight, browse these options when setting off from Moscow Domodedovo Airport:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
The drive from central Moscow to DME typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. It's roughly 40 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
As far as flight punctuality goes, Moscow Domodedovo Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 55.67%.
Arriving in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is roughly 26 kilometres. It'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
If you have a late flight from Moscow to London, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near LHR:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
As soon as your flight from Moscow to London has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car. Central London is approximately 40 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 30 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to LGW. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Moscow to London:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and make a speedy getaway.
Snap up the best price by booking your ride from LGW three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Step off your flight from Moscow to London and go straight to your hotel or start taking in the sights right away. Central London is around 48 kilometres from Stansted Airport (STN) and takes roughly 1 hour to reach driving.
Public transport will take you there in around 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you don't want to travel to the centre, choose a hotel near STN. Check in to one of these stays after your Moscow to London flight:
Begin your travels without stressing about how to get to your destination with a Stansted Airport rental car. Book your wheels with trusted suppliers here like Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar.
About four weeks ahead of your flight from Moscow to London is a good time to secure your vehicle from STN. You're more likely to find a cheaper rate or even snap up an early bird discount.
Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month for flights from Moscow to London. To steer clear of the crowds, head to London in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your Moscow to London ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Moscow to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from Moscow to London, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring London:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are major attractions which should be on any good London itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.
