Travelling from Dubai to Moscow: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering the departure point for your flight from Dubai to Moscow. Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are Dubai's main airports.
Hop off your plane in Moscow at Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
Around 5 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Dubai to Moscow flight.
The timezone in Moscow is UTC+3, which is one hour behind Dubai.
With 41 flights a week between the two airports, Dubai Airport (DXB) to Vnukovo Airport (VKO) is the busiest route. Hop on the earliest flight from Dubai to Moscow with flydubai at 01:30. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the last flight from DXB to VKO is with flydubai at 23:05.
Give yourself enough time to get on your Dubai to Moscow flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Moscow
To pick up cheap Dubai to Moscow flights, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your plane ticket from Dubai to Moscow.
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Flying from Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Set out from Dubai Airport (DXB) and fly right through to Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME). If you're looking for a direct flight from Dubai to Moscow out of DXB, those are your landing points.
Choose from a variety of airlines that offer direct Dubai to Moscow plane tickets out of DXB. Reserve your trip with one of these:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Dubai to Moscow flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Dubai Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Zvartnots International Airport (EVN)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
DXB is around 10 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dubai to Moscow? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Dubai Airport:
74.31% of flights that take off from Dubai Airport land at their destination on time.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Prefer to fly from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)? This hub offers nonstop flights from Dubai to Moscow, seamlessly connecting you to Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
Book your direct Dubai to Moscow plane ticket with Ural Airlines. This is one of the main carriers that operates this route out of DWC.
DWC is around 40 kilometres from central Dubai. It'll take you 45 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away? Consider kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your flight from Dubai to Moscow:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 56.64%.
Best time to go to Moscow
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Dubai to Moscow. July is the most popular month for a trip to Moscow. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book a Dubai to Moscow ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Moscow to range from 12ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Dubai to Moscow in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -18ºC and 0ºC on average.
Explore more of Russia
Moscow is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Russia you should also see. Around 386 kilometres east of Moscow, a trip to Nizhniy Novgorod will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
Voronezh is another standout destination in Russia and is around 467 kilometres south of Moscow. No trip is complete without a visit to Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev.
