Travelling from Paris to Moscow: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Paris to Moscow, there's a nice range of airports you can jet off from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are some of Paris's main options.
Vnukovo Airport (VKO) and Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) are Moscow's primary gateways.
Moscow's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Moscow two hours ahead of Paris.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your Paris to Moscow flight.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Moscow
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap Paris to Moscow flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
We make it a breeze to book a Paris to Moscow flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Paris, CDG can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Paris to Moscow or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Of the departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% land on time at their destination.
CDG's address is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Paris to Moscow flight, check out these options when leaving from Paris Orly Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
With public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Paris to Moscow? Check in to a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75.56%.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
BVA is roughly 72 kilometres from central Paris. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Paris to Moscow flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Beauvais-Tille Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance rating of BVA is 66.39%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Moscow
July is the most popular month for flights from Paris to Moscow. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Moscow in February.
Book a Paris to Moscow ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Moscow to range from 12ºC to 31ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Paris to Moscow in January when temperatures average between -18ºC and 0ºC.
Explore more of Russia
Moscow will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Russia waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres east of Moscow, a visit to Nizhniy Novgorod will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
If you're eager to discover another side of Russia, consider Voronezh, roughly 467 kilometres south of Moscow. Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev are among the biggest draws.
