Charter Moscow to Istanbul privately from US$25,000, about 2h 34m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Moscow (VKO) to Istanbul (IST), and from Istanbul (IST) back to Moscow (VKO).
As the crow flies, Moscow to Istanbul is roughly 1,709 kilometres — 1,062 miles, or 923 nautical miles.
From €23,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Moscow–Istanbul spans US$25,000 – US$69,500: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 34m | 2h 19m – 2h 49m | €33,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 23m | 2h 09m – 2h 37m | €46,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 34m | €33,000 – €47,000 (~US$36,000 – US$50,500) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 32m | €37,000 – €52,000 (~US$39,500 – US$55,500) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 26m | €40,000 – €56,000 (~US$43,000 – US$60,500) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 23m | €46,000 – €65,000 (~US$49,500 – US$69,500) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 23m | €51,000 – €71,000 (~US$54,500 – US$76,500) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 26m | €55,000 – €78,000 (~US$59,500 – US$83,500) | 9-12 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Moscow, Russia: Vnukovo International Airport, Domodedovo International Airport, Sheremetyevo International Airport and Zhukovsky International Airport.
Istanbul, Turkey: İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport and Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport.
| Vnukovo International Airport | İstanbul Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | UUWW / VKO | LTFM / IST |
| Longest hard runway | 11,483 ft | 13,451 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 685 ft | 325 ft |
| Distance from city | 9 km | in the city |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Moscow to Istanbul can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Vnukovo International Airport has 11,483 ft and İstanbul Airport 13,451 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. At 1,709 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: Domodedovo International Airport (11,483 ft, 37 km) · Sheremetyevo International Airport (12,139 ft, 43 km) · Zhukovsky International Airport (15,092 ft, 47 km) · Torbeyevo Airfield · İstanbul Atatürk Airport (8,530 ft, 35 km) · Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (11,614 ft, 64 km) · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (9,844 ft, 70 km) · İstanbul Hezarfen Airfield (1,755 ft, 25 km)
Travel Moscow–Istanbul with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Moscow–Istanbul sector leaves when you do.
The Moscow to Istanbul route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$25,000 – US$69,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 2h 34m gate to gate over 1,709 km (1,062 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Moscow–Istanbul departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Moscow–Istanbul charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
