Travelling from Moscow to London: what you need to know
When looking for a flight from Moscow to London, there's a selection of airports you can take off from. Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), Vnukovo Airport (VKO) and Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) are among Moscow's main terminals.
London has a variety of airports you can jet 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).
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is three hours behind Moscow.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Moscow to London flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Moscow to London
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Vnukovo Airport (VKO)
The drive from central Moscow to VKO generally takes 1 hour 5 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. It's roughly 29 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Moscow to London, kick back in one of these hotels near Vnukovo Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Vnukovo Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 65%.
Arriving in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London takes around 55 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 23 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Book a hotel near LHR if you're coming in on a late flight from Moscow to London. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and find adventure across London and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week before your travel date.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
After your flight from Moscow to London has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour 20 minutes by car. Central London is roughly 40 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 30 minutes.
After your flight from Moscow to London, kick back at a hotel near LGW. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and make a speedy getaway.
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at LGW can help you lock in a better rate.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Hop off your flight from Moscow to London and travel to your hotel or start taking in the sights right away. Central London is around 48 kilometres from Stansted Airport (STN) and usually takes 1 hour to reach by car.
The journey takes around 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling on public transport.
If you don't want to make your way into the centre, find a hotel near STN. Get settled at one of these options after your Moscow to London flight:
Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next leg of your journey by picking up a Stansted Airport rental car. Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar are reliable rental providers.
About four weeks before your flight from Moscow to London is the ideal time to book your vehicle from STN. You're more likely to get a better rate or catch some early booking discounts.
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 and 26ºC. 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 and 9ºC.
More about London
Start your London trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Moscow to London, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are highlights which should feature 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.
