Istanbul (SAW) to Moscow (VKO) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Moscow (VKO): AJet and Pegasus. The two airports are 1,078 miles (1,735 km) apart. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Ankara, Izmir and Bodrum and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from SAW to VKO
- AJetNot in an alliance
- PegasusNot in an alliance
SAW to VKO with one stop
11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Ankara (ESB)AJet the whole way
- Via Izmir (ADB)Pegasus the whole way
- Via Bodrum (BJV)Pegasus the whole wayZF
- Via Antalya (AYT)Pegasus the whole way
DP+1 - Via Batumi (BUS)Pegasus, then Georgian Airways
- Via Dalaman (DLM)Pegasus the whole wayDPZF
- Via Saint Petersburg (LED)Pegasus and AJet, then Pobeda, Aeroflot and 1 moreDP
A4 - Via Gazipasa (GZP)Pegasus, then PobedaDP
- Via Tbilisi (TBS)Pegasus and AJet, then Georgian Airways and AzimuthA4
- Via Yerevan (EVN)Pegasus, then UTair, Azimuth and 2 moreUTA45G+1
- Via Gyandzha (GNJ)Pegasus, then UTairUT
SAW to VKO: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SAW to VKO?
AJet and Pegasus fly nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Moscow (VKO).
How far is Istanbul from Moscow by plane?
Istanbul (SAW) and Moscow (VKO) are 1,078 miles (1,735 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does SAW to VKO cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SAW to VKO with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Moscow?
The most direct connections are through Ankara (ESB), Izmir (ADB), Bodrum (BJV), Antalya (AYT) and Batumi (BUS). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AJet through Ankara.
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.