Ankara to Moscow (ESB–VKO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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VF587
VF Valuair
73H
12:26 AM
+03
4:27 AM
MSK
4h 1m
74%
M T W T F S S
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VF588
VF Valuair
73H
5:05 AM
MSK TA
9:20 AM
+03
4h 15m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IST Istanbul 6h 10m ATB6JU → TK Istanbul (IST) to Moscow flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 6h 15m AZIBPC → PCVF Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Moscow flights
AYT Antalya 6h 43m PCVF → PCTKUT Antalya (AYT) to Moscow flights
BJV Bodrum 7h PCVF → PCTKZF Bodrum (BJV) to Moscow flights
GYD Baku 9h 53m J2VF → J2S7UT Baku (GYD) to Moscow flights
ADB Gaziemir 10h 5m PCVF → PC Gaziemir (ADB) to Moscow flights
SSH Sharm El Sheikh 12h PC → 4SNE Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) to Moscow flights
DLM Dalaman 13h 10m PCVF → TKZF Dalaman (DLM) to Moscow flights
BGW Baghdad ~8h 55m → Baghdad (BGW) to Moscow flights
JED Jeddah ~11h 43m PCVF → XY Jeddah (JED) to Moscow flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ankara to Moscow
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,086 mi 4h 1m nonstop

ESB–VKO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Valuair leads the route. The flight covers 1,086 miles in approximately 4h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ESB–VKO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VF Valuair 7 73H 4h01 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VF (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ESB to VKO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ESB to VKO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
IST ~6h 10m SAW ~6h 15m AYT ~6h 43m BJV ~7h 0m BGW ~8h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
445
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Moscow is 0 hours the same as Ankara.
ESB: +03 · VKO: MSK

When it's 6:00 PM in Ankara, it's 6:00 PM in Moscow.
Distance & Flight Time
1,086 mi / 1,748 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 1m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders need an eVisa to enter Russia. Apply through the official Russian eVisa portal at evisa.kdmid.ru. The eVisa allows stays up to 16 days per entry within a 60-day validity window. The fee is USD 52 for adults. Children under 6 are exempt from the fee. Processing takes up to 4 calendar days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. The eVisa covers tourism, business, and humanitarian visits.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

ESB–VKO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ankara to Moscow route.
Route details
Distance1,086 mi / 1,748 km
Flight time4h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ESB
Full nameEsenboğa International Airport
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m
Destination: VKO
Full nameVnukovo International Airport
IATA / ICAOVKO / UUWW
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Passengers/yr16.1M
Elevation685 ft / 209 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ESB to VKO flights.
Nonstop flights from Esenboğa International Airport to Vnukovo International Airport take about 4h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 1,086 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ESB to VKO: Valuair.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include İstanbul, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Antalya.
Yes, return flights from VKO to ESB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ESB to VKO

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) and Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) are connected by nonstop service from Valuair. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ESB to VKO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ESB to VKO is about 4 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,086 miles (1,748 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via İstanbul, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Antalya. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.