Moscow Champions League Final 2008

Posted by David Whitley Aug 29, 2007

Following on from yesterday’s post, another good reason for buying tickets to the 2008 Champions League Final in Moscow, Russia early is the cost of getting to and staying in the Russian capital.

Moscow budget accommodation

Moscow is a notoriously expensive city for visitors. Budget accommodation, such as hostels and bed and breakfasts, is not exactly in plentiful supply. Throw in a few hundred thousand visitors for the Champions League Final, and there will not be many cheap beds in town come Wednesday 21st May, 2008.

Moscow hotels

For those with a slightly higher budget, Moscow hotels will also be in high demand. The chances of leaving it until April or May before booking and getting a good deal are slim, while early bookings could ensure a better price.

Russian visas

The other problem with leaving hotel bookings for the 2008 Champions League final until late is that an ‘invitation’ – usually from a hotel or other form of accommodation – is required in order to get a visa to enter Russia. It’s something of a labyrinthine, slow and bureaucratic process, and best done well in advance of travel.

Cheap flights to Moscow

And the final reason for buying 2008 Champions League Final tickets as early as possible? The flights will also be cheaper if booked early. Moscow isn’t all that well served by budget airlines – certainly not from major cities such as London, Paris, Rome and Madrid. If looking to get a low cost flight to Moscow, it may be worth looking at a roundabout route. There are much cheaper deals to be had, for example, from the likes of Bari and Venice in Italy, Riga in Latvia and Hamburg in Germany.