Russia to Turkey · 1,078 miles (1,735 km)

Moscow (VKO) to Istanbul (SAW) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Moscow (VKO) to Istanbul (SAW): 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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from VKO to SAW

AJetNot in an alliance
PegasusNot in an alliance

VKO to SAW 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 way
ZF
Via Antalya (AYT)Pegasus the whole way
DP
+1
Via Batumi (BUS)Georgian Airways, then Pegasus
Via Dalaman (DLM)Pegasus the whole way
DP
ZF
Via Saint Petersburg (LED)Pobeda, Aeroflot and 1 more, then Pegasus and AJet
DP
A4
Via Gazipasa (GZP)Pobeda, then Pegasus
DP
Via Tbilisi (TBS)Georgian Airways and Azimuth, then Pegasus and AJet
A4
Via Yerevan (EVN)UTair, Azimuth and 2 more, then Pegasus
UT
A4
5G
+1
Via Gyandzha (GNJ)UTair, then Pegasus
UT

VKO to SAW: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from VKO to SAW?

AJet and Pegasus fly nonstop from Moscow (VKO) to Istanbul (SAW).

How far is Moscow from Istanbul by plane?

Moscow (VKO) and Istanbul (SAW) 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 VKO to SAW cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for VKO to SAW with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Moscow and Istanbul?

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.

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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.