Aeroflot is to increase Moscow – London services with the launch of flights from Sheremetyevo to Gatwick from 15 November.

The daily outbound flight from Sheremetyevo to Gatwick, number SU2588 will leave at 13.15h and arrive at 14.30h, with the return journey leaving London at 16.10h and landing back in Moscow at 22.50h.

Gatwick Airport chief commercial officer, Guy Stephenson says: “Moscow is a fantastic new addition to Gatwick’s route network joining an impressive line-up of new destinations from Gatwick, including China, Peru, Canada, Costa Rica, Nigeria, South Africa and the United States.”

Aeroflot will also be increasing Heathrow services over the winter, bringing the total number of flights to and from the airport to 25 a week.