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General information about flights between Almaty and Moscow
Moscow has four airports: Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky. Almaty has one airport (ALA).
Moscow is in the GMT +3 time zone, and Almaty is in GMT +5. This difference is worth considering when planning your flight.
A visa-free regime is in place between Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation, allowing you to stay in the country for up to 3 months without arranging any additional documents.
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Almaty — Moscow flight schedule
This is one of the most in-demand international routes — on average up to 500 flights are operated a week.
The direct distance between the cities is 3,122 km, and the journey takes on average 5 hours on a direct flight.
Ticket pricing is dynamic, so it is cheapest to book and buy tickets 35-40 days before the specific flight you choose, on the Aviata website or app. This is because the cheapest tickets usually sell out the fastest.
Tickets from Almaty to Moscow are most expensive on Friday evenings and at weekends (during the high-demand period). The best time to buy is on weekdays, in the morning or closer to midday.
How much does a flight from Almaty to Moscow cost
There is no fixed price for the Almaty — Moscow flight: it depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, whether the itinerary has connections and how far ahead you book. Current fares for your dates are in Freedom Travel search, where the total including fees is shown up front and you can pay by card online.
Which airlines operate flights on the Almaty — Moscow route
Direct flights: SCAT, Aeroflot
Connecting flights: transfers are made in Astana, Shymkent, Baku, Dushanbe, Tashkent, Samarkand, Tbilisi, Sharjah, Istanbul, Ankara, Doha and Novosibirsk.
Comparing the options
The main advantage of direct flights is less time in transit. Connecting flights also have their pluses: you can visit another country and see its sights and beauty while waiting for your flight.
It is important to bear in mind that some connecting flights will require obtaining visas and other documents in the transit country — remember to check the information when choosing and booking your ticket.
Moscow airports
Moscow currently has three large international airports that serve as arrival points for flights on the Almaty — Moscow route:
- Vnukovo (VKO). One of Russia's largest international airports, handling passenger and cargo flights of all classes, including flights from Kazakhstan.
- Domodedovo (DME). The leader by passenger traffic in the country and one of the busiest transport hubs in Russia. It is among the TOP-20 largest airports in Europe.
- Sheremetyevo (SVO). It is also among the twenty largest airports in Europe. The airport has several terminals that provide comfortable passenger service.
When choosing and booking air tickets on the Almaty — Moscow route, it is important to check which of the airports in the capital of the Russian Federation your flight arrives at. This depends on the airline you use.
What to see in Moscow
Moscow is a city with a rich history and many attractions.
Start with Red Square and the Kremlin, symbols of Russia. Here too is St. Basil's Cathedral with its unique architecture. Don't miss the Armoury Chamber and the Diamond Fund, where the treasures of the Russian tsars are kept.
Take a walk along the Arbat, one of Moscow's most famous streets, where you can feel the spirit of the old city. Art lovers should visit the Tretyakov Gallery and the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts.
Head to Moscow City — a business district with skyscrapers and observation decks. And to relax, visit Gorky Park or VDNKh, where nature, architecture and entertainment come together.
Don't forget the Moscow Metro, which is itself a museum with unique stations decorated with mosaics and sculptures. Moscow offers something for everyone, whether it's history, culture or entertainment for fans of modern culture.