Russia

Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)

Location

The airport is situated 19 miles (31km) from 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.

Car rental

Car rental companies include Sixt and Hertz.

Airport Taxis

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

Facilities

Once through check-in at Moscow Sheremetyevo airport, all terminals include business lounges, refreshment facilities, 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.

Parking

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

Website www.svo.aero

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.

Pulkovo International Airport (LED)

Location

The airport is situated 14 miles (23km) south of St Petersburg.

Getting to the city

Buses leave for Moskovskaya Metro Station from outside the terminal, from where metros go to the city centre. Passengers who are staying in a major hotel can usually arrange to be picked up.

Time

Local time is GMT +3.

Car rental

Hertz, Avis and Europcar, among other companies, are represented in the terminal.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available outside the terminal. Be sure to agree on a price before leaving the airport as tourists are often overcharged.

Facilities

Facilities include a few duty-free shops, a bureau de change, snack bars, restaurants, a business centre, a tourism centre, baby-care room, internet access and an ATM.

Parking

Short-term parking at P2 and P3 costs from RUB 100 to RUB 200 per hour, while long-term parking at P4 is availble from RUB 400 per day.

Website www.pulkovoairport.ru/en/

Moscow Domodedovo International Airport (DME)

Location

28 miles (45km) south of Moscow city centre

Getting to the city

A highway links Moscow city with the passenger terminal at the airport, making access by public transport, taxi or private car possible. There are trains linking the airport to Paveletsky Rail Terminal in Moscow city centre. The trains run every 30 to 60 minutes and the trip takes about 40 minutes. There are also express trains to Belorussky Rail Terminal via the Kursky and Kalanchevskaya stations. A coach service between the airport and the Domodedovskaya station on the Moscow Metro runs every 15 minutes and takes about 30 minutes.

Time

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

Car rental

Car rental companies at the airport include Europcar, Hertz and Sixt.

Airport Taxis

There are share taxis between the Metro station and the airport, and the fare is 100 rubles. The official taxi operators are MB-Motors, Gorodskoe Taxi (City Taxi) and Formula Taxi.

Facilities

There are shops, cafés and restaurants in the Trade Centre on the 2nd floor of Domodedovo, and more cafés, bars and shops located on the 1st floor. There are postal, phone and e-mail facilities available in the airport, as well as currency exchange and wire transfer facilities.

Parking

There is short- and long-term parking available at the airport. Airhotel customers can park in Lot 8 for a reduced rate per day, and take a shuttle to the terminal.

Website www.domodedovo.ru/en/

Koltsovo International Airport (SVX)

Location

The airport is located about 11 miles (18km) from Yekaterinburg city centre.

Getting to the city

There are several ways to connect to the city from the airport. Bus 1 takes passengers to the central Yekaterinburg railway station (Sverdlovsk), and bus 67 connects to the downtown Airlines ticketing agency. Yellow minibus cabs operate between the airport and the railway station. There are numerous taxis available outside the terminal (negotiate fares before departure), or private car pick-ups can be booked fairly cheaply.

Time

GMT+5 (GMT+6 from March to October).

Car rental

Hertz and Europcar are represented at the airport.

Facilities

The airport has bureaux de change, bars, a restaurant (in the adjacent hotel), fast-food outlets, a hairdresser, shops, and baggage storage facilities.

Parking

The airport has 790 short-term parking spaces and 300 long-term parking spaces. Parking is in front of the main terminal and costs RUB 50 per half hour up to RUB 1,000 per day. Long-term parking costs RUB 200-300 per day.

Departure tax

None.

Website www.koltsovo.ru

Adler-Sochi International Airport (AER)

Location

The airport is located 19 miles (30km) from downtown Sochi.

Getting to the city

The Aeroexpress train is the fastest way to get from the airport to Adler or Sochi. A number of Sochi Autotrans buses connect the airport with the city centre, Adler and the 'Rosa Khutor' Alpine Centre in Krasnaya Polyana. There is also a Skybus offering direct connection to accommodation at Gorki Gorod, Laura and Rosa Khutor resorts.

Time

Local time is GMT +3

Car rental

Avis and Sixt offer car rental services at the airport.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are always available outside the airport. The official airport taxi provider offers a set rate according to the price list.

Facilities

Sochi International Airport offers cafes, restaurants, a post office, banks and currency exchange offices, baggage storage, a pharmacy, first aid and a baby-care room.

Parking

Short-term parking is available. Parking is free for the first 15 minutes, RUB 200 per hour and RUB 1,000 per day. Daily and VIP parking is also available.

Website http://sochi-airport.com/

Vladivostok International Airport, formerly known as Knevichi Airport. (VVO)

Location

The airport is 31 miles (50km) outside Vladivostok.

Getting to the city

Bus: The airport is served by two buses that stop at the airport terminal square and then travel into Vladivostok. Bus 107 and 101 both travel to central Vladivostok.

Time

GMT + 10.

Car rental

Avis offers car rentals in Vladivostok.

Airport Taxis

Taxis wait outside the terminal, but it is often difficult to find a good deal. A share-taxi costs RUB 500 to RUB 600 and private taxis cost between RUB 800 and RUB 1200. Be sure to agree on the price before leaving the airport.

Facilities

Bank, ATMs, currency exchange, luggage storage, medical centre, mother and child room, handicapped facilities, wifi, souvenir shops, newsstands, duty-free shops, a coffee shop and a restaurant are all available within the terminal.

Parking

Parking bays are located just outside the terminal.

Website www.vvo.aero

Terminals are within easy walking distance of each other.

Irkutsk International Airport (IKT)

Location

The airport is located three miles (5km) from downtown Irkutsk.

Parking

Parking at Irkutsk International Airport is free for the first 10 minutes.