Moscow's International Airports ✮ Russia 2018

KEY FACTS

Moscow is serviced by over ten airports, three of which are international: Sheremetyevo airport (terminals D, E, F), Vnukovo airport (terminal B) and Domodedovo airport.
All these terminals have up-to-date infrastructure.
In each terminal you will find flight information screens and airport navigation in English, ATMs and branch banks, taxi order desks and cafes.
Three Sheremetyevo Moscow airport terminals are interconnected and passengers can walk via passages.
High-speed trains called “Aeroexpress” will get you in 40 minutes to the City Center. Cost is RUB 500.
Taxi service costs RUB 1 500 – 2 200 and the duration of the journey varies from 40 minutes to 2 hours.

Transportation in Moscow Airports

Domodedovo Moscow airport is the furthest one from the Moscow city center (45 km), while other airports are located within 30 km. You can easily get from any airport to the Moscow center by high-speed train called “Aeroexpress” (the ticket costs RUB 500 and the journey takes about 40 minutes) or by taking a taxi (it costs RUB 1 500 – 2 200 and the duration of the journey varies from 40 minutes to 2 hours and depends on the traffic). It may be a better idea for a visitor to take the high-speed train to alleviate language barriers.

There is no direct fast service to get you from one Moscow airport to another, so if you have flight transfers in Moscow it might take two hours or more to get from one airport to another, for example between Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo airports.

General recommendations for international Moscow airports

Currency exchange in Moscow Airports

In most cases currency exchange rates at an airport is 5-10% higher than in the city (or in bank branches). Therefore you are better off exchanging small amount just to last you until you get to the city. Please see the CURRENCY AND BANKS section of the website for more details.

Taxi in Moscow Airports

If you choose to take a taxi from the airport to the city, make sure to book and pay at the dedicated taxi desks that are located in all airports and that have official fixed price lists. It is never a good idea to follow a man holding a “Taxi” sign in his hand as you might end up paying a considerably higher price or worse using an illegal taxi service. Please see the TAXI section of the website for more details.

Safety control in Moscow Airports

Every time you enter a Moscow airport terminal you will have to pass the procedure of luggage and hand baggage safety control check. It is an integral part of reinforced safety measures. In high season this process may take you quite a bit of extra time.

Money declaration

The maximum amount of cash and cheques allowed for import / export as that do not need to be declared can not exceed USD 10 000. Larger amounts have to be declared. Please see the CUSTOMS AND BORDER section of the website for more details.

Immigration card

Keep (and do not lose) your immigration card. You will need it when passing the border control (passport control) in the airport on your way back home. Please see the CUSTOMS AND BORDER section of the website for more details.

Smoking

Smoking is prohibited at all Moscow airports.

Taking pictures in Moscow Airports

It is not recommended that you take photos of Moscow airports – to avoid being suspected of espionage.

Mother & Child Rooms in Moscow Airports

In every terminal you will find a Mother & Child Room, equipped for changing, feeding and nursing. The service is free however requires a boarding pass.

AEROEXPRESS: special Moscow Airport express train

High-speed Aeroexpress trains cover the route between each international airport and Moscow center train stations that are connected with metro stations.

Where do you get by Aeroexpress train from an Airport

From Sheremetyevo airport trains arrive at Belorussky railway station (connected to Belorusskaya metro station)
From Vnukovo airport trains arrive at Kievsky railway station (connected to Kievskaya metro station),
From Domodedovo airport trains arrive at Paveletsky railway station (connected to Paveletskaya metro station)

All the three railway stations are located in the central part of the city. The following Moscow airports map shows the location of Moscow airports and Aeroexpress routes from each airport.

Key info about the Aeroexpress trains:

30-60 minutes intervals between trains from 6:00 AM till 11:30 PM
Moscow metro is open from 5:30 AM till 1:00 AM.
No stops between an Airport and the City center
You can buy tickets at a ticket office at the railway station, at an automatic self-service terminal that accepts both cash and bank cards or via the web-site at https://www.aeroexpress.ru/en.
The ticket price is RUB 500 – for a one way ticket, RUB 1000 – for a return (round trip) ticket.
Free Wi-Fi is available in trains.
There are clear navigation signs guiding you to the trains in a distinctive bright red color.

DOMODEDOVO INTERNATIONAL MOSCOW AIRPORT (DME)

Address: Domodedovo airport, Domodedovsky area, Moscow oblast, 142015
GPRS: 55° 24′ 31.63″ N, 37° 54′ 22.73″ E
Website: http://www.domodedovo.ru/en/
Airport code: DME
Aeroexpress timetable: Runs every 30 minutes
Distance from Aeroexpress platform to Departures area: 3-5 minute walk
Distance from Arrivals area to Aeroexpress platform: 8-10 minute walk
Number of check-in desks: Over 150
Rent-a-car: Yes

VNUKOVO INTERNATIONAL MOSCOW AIRPORT (VKO)

Address: 12/2, 1st Reysovaya street, Vnukovo village, Moscow, 119027
GPRS: 55°35’29″N 37°15’41 E
Website: http://www.vnukovo.ru/en/
Airport code: VKO
Aeroexpress timetable: Runs every 60 minutes generally
Distance from Aeroexpress platform to Departures area: 3-5 minute walk
Distance from Arrivals area to Aeroexpress platform: 3-5 minute walk
Number of check-in desks: 140
Rent-a-car: Yes
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SHEREMETYEVO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (SVO)

Sheremetyevo Terminal D

Address: terminal D, Sheremetyevo airport, Khimki town, Moscow oblast, 141400
GPRS: 55° 57′ 44″ N, 37° 24′ 19″ E
Website: http://www.svo.aero/en/
Airport code: SVO
Aeroexpress timetable: Starts every 30 minutes
Distance from Aeroexpress platform to Departures area: 10-15 minute walk
Distance from Arrivals area to Aeroexpress platform: 15-20 minute walk
Number of check-in desks: 100
Rent-a-car: Yes
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Sheremetyevo Terminal E

Address: terminal E, Sheremetyevo airport, Khimki town, Moscow oblast, 141400
GPRS: 55° 58′ 0″ N, 37° 24′ 0″ E
Website: http://www.svo.aero/en/
Airport code: SVO
Aeroexpress timetable: Runs every 30 minutes
Distance from Aeroexpress platform to Departures area: 3-5 minute walk
Distance from Arrivals area to Aeroexpress platform: 3-5 minute walk
Number of check-in desks: 40
Rent-a-car: No, it is located in terminal D
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Sheremetyevo Terminal F

Address: terminal F, Sheremetyevo airport, Khimki town, Moscow oblast, 141400
GPRS: 55° 58′ 2″ N, 37° 24′ 59″ E
Website: http://www.svo.aero/en/
Airport code: SVO
Aeroexpress timetable: Runs every 30 minutes
Distance from Aeroexpress platform to Departures area: 8-10 minute walk
Distance from Arrivals area to Aeroexpress platform: 10-12 minute walk
Number of check-in desks: 50
Rent-a-car: No, it is located in terminal D