Moscow travel guide
Moscow Tourism | Moscow Guide
You're Going to Love Moscow
With 10.38 million inhabitants, Moscow is the most populous city in Russia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Moscow to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Moscow
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Moscow in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -11 °C, with an average temperature of -8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Moscow, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Moscow
Plane
There are 4 airports serving Moscow. Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) is the closest to the city centre (28 km). Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) is located 28 km from city centre of Moscow, while Moscow Zhukovsky (ZIA) is 40 km from the centre. The shortest flight to Moscow from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 17h.
Train
Located 2.1 km from the city centre, Moscow Paveletsky is the busiest station in Moscow. Another popular train station is Moscow Passazhirskaya, located 4 km from the centre.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Moscow Fili, located 6 km from the city centre of Moscow. Moscow Domodedovskaya is also a commonly used station, and is 16 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Moscow
Where to stay in Moscow
There are also lots of holiday rental options in Moscow, with prices from S$ 8 to S$ 1,260 per night. South-Western Administrative is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Moscow are about 28% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.