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Overview: London to Moscow flight
Distance 2500 km |
Flights from London to Moscow
The London to Moscow route is well serviced with over 50 flights every week, averaging three to four flights per day. There are three airlines which fly nonstop from London to Moscow. The distance from London, the United Kingdom to Moscow is 2,505 kilometers, a nonstop flight can complete the route in 3 hours and 55 minutes.
Which airlines fly from London to Moscow?
The London Moscow route is served by most of the prominent airlines. These include Air Astana, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Montenegro Airlines, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Pulkovo Aviation Enterprise, Virgin Atlantic Airways and Air Europa among others.
How long is the flight from London to Moscow?
The average nonstop flight time from London to Moscow is 3 hours and 55 minutes. Flights from London to Moscow with a stopover can take considerably longer. For example, a one-stop flight between London and Moscow can take close to 5 hours. London - Moscow flight time depends on the layover destination specified by the chosen airline.
How many flights are there from London to Moscow?
There are over 50 flights per week flying from London to Moscow. With an average of 4 different flights per day flying from London Heathrow Airport to Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport. Passengers should have plenty of choice when planning their London to Moscow flights.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from London to Moscow?
Departure airport: London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London City Airport, London Stansted Airport are the departure airports when flying from London to Moscow. Out of the four airports, London Heathrow Airport offers the most flights to Moscow. It is located 23 km from central London and features the most advanced facilities, five terminals, moving walkways almost everywhere, and fast security lines. London Heathrow Airport is easy to access as it’s connected directly to the rail network using the Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect services. There are also plenty of shuttle buses and taxis that operate from Central London to London Heathrow Airport.
Arrival airport: Passengers may land at either the Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow Vnukovo Airport or Moscow Domodedovo International Airport. The Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport is located 27 km from the city center while Moscow Domodedovo International Airport is the furthest from Moscow, with a distance of 42 km. Passengers can easily reach the Moscow city from these airports via the Aeroexpress Train. Taxis are also readily available at the airports’ terminals.
FAQs: London to Moscow Flight

Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
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