Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)

Overview

Sheremetyevo International Airport is the key entry point into Moscow. It is just 18 miles (29 km) north-west of central Moscow and handled close to 20 million passengers in 2010.

Sheremetyevo Airport has six terminals and transiting between them can take up to 20 minutes. Until recently the airport had an awful reputation, with many airlines moving to the more modern Domodedovo International Airport, however Sheremetyevo has since undergone a major revamp and the new Terminal E was opened in 2010. The nearby Terminal F was originally built for the 1980 Olympics, and is currently being refurbished. Terminal A was opened in 2012, exclusively for private and business jets.

Location

The airport is situated 16 miles (26km) northwest of Moscow.

Getting to the city

There are several bus services, connecting each terminal to the nearby metro stations; from there, connections can be made to the city centre. Minibuses are also available.

Time

Local time is GMT +3 (GMT +4 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in September).

Contacts

Tel: +7 495 232 6565.

Car rental

Car rental companies include Avis, Hertz, National and Budget.

Airport Taxis

A taxi ride to the city centre takes around 30 minutes (traffic dependent). Taxis touts operate in front of both terminals and are to be avoided. Book a taxi from one of the official taxi company booths. It is advisable to prebook a taxi and be met on arrival.

Transfer between terminals

Most international flights will arrive at Terminals D, E and F. Terminals B and C, about 15 miles (24km) away, serve domestic and charter flights. Public and Express buses, taxis and free airline shuttles are available between all five terminals. There is a walkway between Terminals D, E and F.

Facilities

Once through check-in at Moscow Sheremetyevo airport, all terminals include bureaux de change, restaurants, bars and duty-free shopping. For disabled passengers, wheelchair transfer from the aircraft to the terminal building should be arranged in advance. Business lounges, including showers and refreshment facilities, are available in Terminals D, E and F.

Parking

Parking is available close to each of the terminals. Most offer free parking for the first 5 to 15 minutes.

Departure Tax

None.

Website

svo.aero/en/

Airlines

Flights to Sheremetyevo International Airport are available on Adria Airways, Aeroflot, Aerosvit Airlines, Air Algérie, Air Astana, Air China, Air France, Air Koryo, Air Malta, airBaltic, Alitalia, Ariana Afghan Airlines, Avianova, Belavia, Blue Panorama Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cyprus Airways, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Finnair, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Air, KLM, Korean Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Nordavia, Nordwind Airlines, Orenair, Rossiya, Royal Air Maroc, Scandinavian Airlines, Tatarstan Airlines, Transaero Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Ural Airlines.

Internet

Free wifi is available in Terminals C, D, E and F.

Business Lounges

The on-site Novatel Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport Hotel offers meeting and conference facilities. A business centre, with telephone, fax and conference facilities, is available in Terminal F.

Moscow International Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.