Exploring Moscow's Air Transportation: Multiple Airports, One City

Moscow is served by four international commercial airports: Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo and Zhukovsky. The latter opened in 2016, adding to the three airports that had served the city during the Soviet era. All four airports are connected to the city centre by Aeroexpress trains, as well as public buses, minibuses and taxis.

Moscow has four international commercial airports

During the Soviet era, Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, and Vnukovo served different purposes. Flights flowed outwards from the capital in accordance with their geographical location relative to the city centre. Sheremetyevo, for example, was the main international airport. Similarly, Domodedovo served as a hub for flights to Siberia, the Russian Far East, and Soviet republics in Central Asia.

All four airports are connected with the city centre by Aeroexpress trains and also public buses, minibuses and taxis. Moscow's airports are also the destination for many international carriers such as British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Etihad, Qatar, Ethiopian, and ANA.

The largest is Sheremetyevo, located 12km from Moscow

Moscow has four international commercial airports: Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Zhukovsky. The largest is Sheremetyevo, located 12km from Moscow. It is the country's biggest airport and was the main international airport during the Soviet era. Sheremetyevo has several terminals, which are defined by letters: C, D, E, and F. Terminals F, E, and D are located next to each other, but Terminal C is on the opposite side of the airfield, so a shuttle is required to get there. Sheremetyevo is connected to the city centre by Aeroexpress trains, public buses, minibuses, and taxis.

Sheremetyevo is the farthest northwest of the four airports. Domodedovo is to the southeast, Vnukovo to the southwest, and Zhukovsky is slightly further north and east of Domodedovo. During the Soviet era, each airport served different purposes, with flights flowing outwards from the capital in accordance with their geographical location relative to the city centre.

Sheremetyevo is the Moscow destination for many international carriers, including British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Etihad, Qatar, Ethiopian, and ANA. It is also the hub for Aeroflot Group airline Pobeda, which has 20 Boeing B737-800s on the US list of sanctioned aircraft.

Domodedovo is the second-largest airport

Moscow has four international commercial airports: Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Zhukovsky. Domodedovo is the second-largest airport in Moscow, serving as a hub for flights to Siberia, the Russian Far East, and Soviet republics in Central Asia. It is located to the southeast of Moscow and is the furthest airport from the city centre. The airport is officially named Domodedovo Mikhail Lomonosov International Airport, after a naming contest in 2019.

Domodedovo is one of the three main airports in Moscow, along with Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo. All three airports are connected to the city centre by Aeroexpress trains, as well as public buses, minibuses, and taxis. They also served different purposes during the Soviet era, with flights flowing outwards from the capital in accordance with their geographical location relative to the city centre.

Domodedovo is a popular destination for many international carriers, including British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Etihad, Qatar, Ethiopian, and ANA. The airport has several terminals, although the exact number is unclear. It is likely that the terminals are defined by letters, similar to Sheremetyevo, which has terminals C, D, E, and F.

Domodedovo plays a crucial role in facilitating travel to and from Moscow, offering a range of domestic and international flight options. Its location to the southeast of the city and its status as the second-largest airport make it a convenient choice for travellers heading to or from that part of Moscow. The airport's facilities and transport connections further contribute to its significance in the city's aviation landscape.

All three airports are connected with the city centre by Aeroexpress trains and buses

Moscow has four international airports: Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Zhukovsky. All three airports are connected with the city centre by Aeroexpress trains and buses, as well as public buses, minibuses and taxis. The biggest airport is Sheremetyevo, which is located 12km from Moscow and has several terminals which are connected via closed passages. The terminals are defined by letters: Sheremetyevo C, Sheremetyevo D, Sheremetyevo E and Sheremetyevo F. Terminals F, E and D are located next to each other, but Sheremetyevo C is located on the opposite side of the airfield and a special shuttle should be used to get there.

During the Soviet era, Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, and Vnukovo served different purposes. Much like the Moscow railway station network, flights flowed outwards from the capital in accordance with their geographical location relative to the city centre. Sheremetyevo, still the country's largest to this date, was the main international airport. Domodedovo is the second-largest airport and is the furthest away from the city centre. Vnukovo is the closest airport to the city centre. Zhukovsky is slightly further north and east of Domodedovo.

Zhukovsky Airport was the latest to open, in 2016

Moscow has four international commercial airports: Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Zhukovsky. Zhukovsky Airport was the latest to open, on 30 May 2016. It is located slightly further north and east of Domodedovo.

Sheremetyevo, located in Khimki to the northwest of Moscow, is the country's largest airport. It is followed by Domodedovo, which is the second-largest airport and is located to the southeast of the city. Vnukovo, to the southwest, is the closest airport to the city centre. All three airports are connected to the city centre by Aeroexpress trains, public buses, minibuses, and taxis.

During the Soviet era, Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, and Vnukovo served different purposes. Flights flowed outwards from the capital in accordance with their geographical location relative to the city centre. Sheremetyevo, the main international airport, still evokes its Soviet-era heritage.

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