Flying from Seattle to Moscow: what you need to know
Seattle has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Seattle to Moscow departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
Moscow has a number of airports you can fly into. Disembark at Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
Moscow is ten hours ahead of Seattle and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
To ensure you make your Seattle to Moscow flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Moscow
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Seattle to Moscow flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
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Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Whether you'd like to discover a new city on the way or just take a break, we make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is a stop you can make during your Seattle to Moscow flight.
SEA is about 18 kilometers from central Seattle. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Seattle to Moscow? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SEA land on schedule 81.27% of the time.
Arriving in Moscow
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
The distance from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to central Moscow is roughly 27 kilometers. It'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the center driving.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Seattle to Moscow. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SVO instead:
Best time to go to Moscow
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Seattle to Moscow. July is the most popular month for a trip to Moscow. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Moscow is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Seattle to Moscow ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap flights from Seattle to Moscow around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Russia
Moscow has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Russia just waiting to be explored. Around 386 kilometers east of Moscow, a visit to Nizhniy Novgorod will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Russia, consider Voronezh, about 467 kilometers south of Moscow. Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev are key highlights.
