Flying from Houston to Moscow: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Houston. Check out your options departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) when reserving your flight from Houston to Moscow.
Step off your plane in Moscow at Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
Moscow is eight hours ahead of Houston and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
To ensure you catch your Houston to Moscow flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Hopping on a plane during a peak month like July? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can add an hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Moscow
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Houston to Moscow flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
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Flying from Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Stopovers offer the perfect opportunity to visit a new place or just have a break during your journey. When booking your Houston to Moscow flight, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is an option if you're departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Travelling from central Houston to IAH takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Houston to Moscow or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, data shows 78.42% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can reach HOU from the centre of Houston in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 16 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Houston to Moscow, stay in one of these hotels near William P. Hobby Airport:
William P. Hobby Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 81.06% of flights out of here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Moscow
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Houston to Moscow. July is the most popular month to travel to Moscow. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Moscow is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Houston to Moscow ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -18ºC and 0ºC. Search for cheap flights from Houston to Moscow around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Russia
Moscow has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Russia just waiting to be explored. Around 386 kilometres east of Moscow, a trip to Nizhniy Novgorod will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
Voronezh is another favourite destination in Russia and is around 467 kilometres south of Moscow. No trip is complete without experiencing Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev.
