Moscow to Astrakhan flights
Astrakhan lies 1,271 km (790 mi) south-east of Moscow, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 23 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Moscow | Astrakhan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 10.4 million | 533,925 |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | -12 m (-39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+4 (Europe/Astrakhan) |
| Nearest large airport | SVO, 28 km out | ASF, 8 km out |
Clocks in Astrakhan are 1 h ahead of Moscow right now, so a 2 h 23 min journey lands 3 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Moscow
Moscow is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Vnukovo International Airport (VKO, 29 km), Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA, 40 km), Domodedovo International Airport (DME, 42 km).
Arriving in Astrakhan
Astrakhan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Astrakhan Narimanovo Boris M. Kustodiev International Airport (ASF), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrakhan Narimanovo Boris M. Kustodiev International Airport | ASF | 8 km (5 mi) | 10,499 ft | -65 ft |
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Staying in Astrakhan
Our booking partner lists 19 places to stay in Astrakhan. Of the 19 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (11), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 128 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Astrakhan from Moscow?
1,271 km (790 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Moscow.
How long does it take to get from Moscow to Astrakhan by air?
About 2 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Moscow and Astrakhan?
Astrakhan is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Astrakhan against Europe/Moscow).
Which airports are used for Moscow to Astrakhan flights?
Typically Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Astrakhan Narimanovo Boris M. Kustodiev International Airport (ASF).
Where can I stay in Astrakhan?
Our booking partner lists 19 places to stay in Astrakhan, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.