What this Istanbul & Moscow page shows
This page compares the full metro areas of Istanbul (IST, SAW) and Moscow (SVO, DME, VKO) and lists every destination both cities can reach on a nonstop flight: 73 in all, across 36 countries and 8 regions. For each one you can see the flight time and distance from IST and from MOW, so the trade-off between the two legs is clear at a glance.
Use the map to see how far the options spread, then check the meet-in-the-middle pick (Krasnodar has the smallest gap in flight distance here) before opening the full table to sort all 73 shared routes. To filter by month and check live fares, open the Midway app with Istanbul and Moscow already loaded.
Where you can both fly
Every marker is a destination with nonstop service from both Istanbul and Moscow. The spread runs from Ankara close by to Denpasar at the far edge, so you can gauge whether a short hop or a long-haul meet-up makes more sense.
All shared destinations
Each row is a destination both cities reach nonstop. The two right-hand columns give the flight time and distance from IST and from MOW. When those two legs are close, the trip splits evenly between Istanbul and Moscow. Open the full table in Midway to sort by either leg or filter by month.
Where in the world
Shared destinations grouped by region — 73 in total across 8 regions.
Year-round or seasonal
86% of these routes fly year-round, with 10 running only in certain seasons. If your meet-up date is flexible you have the full set to choose from; if it is fixed, lean toward the year-round destinations so you are not counting on a route that may not be flying that month.
Related Routes
Frequently asked questions
How many nonstop destinations do Istanbul and Moscow share?
Istanbul and Moscow share 73 destinations reachable nonstop from both metros, across 36 countries and 8 regions.
What is the closest place both Istanbul and Moscow can fly to nonstop?
Ankara is the closest shared nonstop destination for Istanbul and Moscow.
Where should travelers from Istanbul and Moscow meet halfway?
Krasnodar is the most balanced shared destination, with the smallest difference in flight distance from the two cities.
What is the farthest shared nonstop destination from Istanbul and Moscow?
Denpasar is the farthest destination both Istanbul and Moscow can reach nonstop.
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Last updated: October 23, 2026