Istanbul (IST) to Moscow (SVO) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Moscow (SVO): Aeroflot and Southwind Airlines. The two airports are 1,089 miles (1,752 km) apart. There are also 15 ways to fly it with one stop, through Minsk, Krasnodar and Adler/Sochi and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from IST to SVO
- AeroflotNot in an alliance

- 2SSouthwind AirlinesNot in an alliance
IST to SVO with one stop
15 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Minsk (MSQ)Belavia the whole wayB2

B2 - Via Krasnodar (KRR)Aeroflot the whole way
DP
- Via Adler/Sochi (AER)Aeroflot the whole way
A4
N4DP - Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia the whole way



- Via Mineralnye Vody (MRV)Aeroflot the whole wayA4WZ

DP - Via Bodrum (BJV)Turkish Airlines, then Aeroflot


- Via Saint Petersburg (LED)Aeroflot the whole way


DP - Via Antalya (AYT)Turkish Airlines, then Aeroflot and Southwind Airlines

2S - Via Dalaman (DLM)Turkish Airlines, then Aeroflot


- Via Vladikavkaz (OGZ)Pobeda the whole wayDPDP
- Via Kazan (KZN)Pobeda and Nordwind Airlines the whole way
DPN4
N4DP+1 - Via Groznyy (GRV)UTair, then AeroflotUT

- Via Samara (KUF)Red Wings, then Aeroflot and PobedaWZ
DP - Via Yerevan (EVN)Turkish Airlines, then Aeroflot and Shirak Avia

5G - Via Makhachkala (MCX)Pobeda the whole wayDP
DP5N
IST to SVO: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from IST to SVO?
Aeroflot and Southwind Airlines fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Moscow (SVO).
How far is Istanbul from Moscow by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Moscow (SVO) are 1,089 miles (1,752 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does IST to SVO cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for IST to SVO with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Moscow?
The most direct connections are through Minsk (MSQ), Krasnodar (KRR), Adler/Sochi (AER), Belgrade (BEG) and Mineralnye Vody (MRV). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Belavia through Minsk.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.