Travelling from Washington DC to Moscow: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Washington DC to Moscow, there's a good range of airports you can take off from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are among Washington DC's main terminals.
Moscow has a good selection of airports you can jet into. Touch down at Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
Moscow is seven hours ahead of Washington DC and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
To ensure you don't miss your Washington DC to Moscow flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Moscow
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Washington DC to Moscow flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
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Flying from Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is about 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Washington DC to Moscow? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Ronald Reagan National Airport:
Of the departures from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% arrive on time at their destination.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Washington DC to Moscow flight, check out these options when taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport:
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Dubai Airport (DXB)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 50 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Washington DC to Moscow, stay in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 74%.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The journey to BWI from central Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 50 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Washington DC to Moscow flight:
Flights that depart from BWI touch down at their destination as scheduled 77.13% of the time.
Arriving in Moscow
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to central Moscow takes around 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Moscow, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near SVO:
Best time to go to Moscow
February is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to Moscow, while July is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to Moscow based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Washington DC to Moscow tickets, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Moscow, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 31ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -18ºC and 0ºC. Search for cheap flights from Washington DC to Moscow around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Russia
Nizhniy Novgorod is just one of the many cities in Russia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Moscow. Around 386 kilometres to the east, its top attractions include Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Russia, consider Voronezh, about 467 kilometres south of Moscow. Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev are key reasons to visit.
