Sheremetyevo International Airport, the busiest of Moscow's three airports (43.3 million passengers in 2024), is located approximately 29 km northwest of the city center.
Since 2022 the number of international airlines operating at this airport has drastically decreased (around 12, compared to 73 pre-2022): always verify with your airline the routes and transit hubs currently available.
How to get to Sheremetyevo International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to SVO
Parking near Sheremetyevo International Airport
The parking facility spans multiple levels, positioned directly adjacent to the terminal.
Rates are in line with standards for a major hub, but verify accepted payment methods.
How to get to Moscow from SVO
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From SVO to the most sought-after destinations
| If you want to... | Choose | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|
| Spend the minimum amount | Bus 851 (from/to Rechnoy Vokzal) or 817 (from/to Planernaya), then metro | ~100–150 ₽ + metro ticket |
| Reach the center as quickly as possible | Aeroexpress to Belorusskaya | 700 ₽ |
| Travel at night, when Aeroexpress is not running | Official taxi at arrival area counters | ~2,000–2,800 ₽ |
| Head straight to the Kremlin or Moscow-City skyscrapers | Aeroexpress + metro transfer at Belorusskaya | 700 ₽ + ~65 ₽ |
Sheremetyevo → Belorussky Station
The Aeroexpress ends inside Belorussky railway station, from which regional trains also depart toward Smolensk and the Belarusian border; the station shares a building with the Belorusskaya metro station, served by the Circle and Zamoskvoretskaya lines.
Sheremetyevo → Red Square and Kremlin
From Belorusskaya, just four stops on the Zamoskvoretskaya line take you to Teatralnaya, steps away from Red Square and the Kremlin: less than an hour from the airport, transfer included.
Sheremetyevo → Moscow-City
The skyscraper district of the Moscow International Business Center is reached by transferring at Belorusskaya to Mezhdunarodnaya or Vystavochnaya; travelers with heavy luggage often prefer a taxi instead, which takes about 45–55 minutes depending on traffic on the MKAD.
Sheremetyevo → Rechnoy Vokzal / Planernaya
For those staying in the northern part of the city or arriving after Aeroexpress service ends (the last train runs in the evening), buses 851 and 817 remain active until after midnight and drop you directly at metro entrances.
Car rental at Sheremetyevo International Airport
Only some car rental operators have a desk on arrival.
Bring your driver's license, passport, and cash; verify in advance that your international credit card will actually be accepted, as many payment networks have been suspended since 2022.
Hotels near Sheremetyevo International Airport
Airport area (terminals D, E, F)
On foot from terminals D, E and F; from terminals B and C take the Aeroexpress or the hotel shuttle. The Aeroexpress station for the city centre is right next to both properties.
Best for: Flights before 8 a.m. or late-evening arrivals, when the Aeroexpress is no longer running.
- You can walk from terminals D, E and F, with no need for trains or taxis
- Aeroexpress a few steps away: 35 minutes to Belorusskaya with departures every 30 minutes
- Reception and restaurants on site for those arriving after the last train
- Outside the hotel there is nothing but airport-related facilities
- From B and C you need a train or shuttle, with times to check
Recommended hotels
- Novotel Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport Opposite terminals D, E and F, about 100 m from the Aeroexpress station; 493 rooms, indoor pool and fitness centre for long layovers. View availability
- Cosmos Selection Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport Hotel A corridor links the Aeroexpress station to the reception; from terminals B and C there is the hotel's hourly shuttle, from D, E and F you can walk. View availability
Belorusskaya station
Aeroexpress from Sheremetyevo to Belorussky station in about 35 minutes, with departures every 30 minutes; the station also houses the Belorusskaya metro stop.
Best for: Those who want a hotel reachable with a single train from the airport and with the metro close at hand.
- A single direct train from the airport, with no changes with your luggage
- The Circle and Zamoskvoretskaya lines start from the same station
- Red Square is just four metro stops away
- The last Aeroexpress is in the evening: for early-morning departures you need a taxi
- The area around the tracks is busy and not very picturesque
Centre, Red Square and Bolshoi Theatre
Aeroexpress to Belorusskaya (35 minutes), then four stops on the Zamoskvoretskaya line to Teatralnaya: less than an hour from the airport, change included.
Best for: Those with two or three days who want to see the Kremlin and the historic centre on foot.
- The Kremlin, Red Square and the Bolshoi are within walking distance
- Teatralnaya is on the line that starts from the Aeroexpress station
- Historic and high-end hotels within a few blocks
- With a morning flight, a night taxi on the MKAD is the only alternative to the Aeroexpress
- High-end properties: to save money, the Belorusskaya area is better
Recommended hotels
- Metropol Hotel Moscow Art Nouveau building from 1905 at Teatralny Proezd 2, next to the Bolshoi and a few steps from the Kremlin and Red Square; 371 rooms. View availability
- Four Seasons Hotel Moscow On Okhotny Ryad, a few minutes on foot from Red Square and the Kremlin; a convenient starting point for visiting the centre without transport. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
- lounges
- 7
- open 24 hours
- 6
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminals, among Russia's largest, handle international traffic that has been substantially reduced compared to the pre-2022 period.
For international flights, it is recommended to arrive with ample advance time, also considering possible delays linked to temporary closures for drone alerts.
Map of Sheremetyevo International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Are there direct flights between Sheremetyevo and Western Europe?
No, since 2022 there have been no direct flights between Russia and the EU/UK/United States: transit typically goes through hubs such as Istanbul, Dubai or Belgrade.
Q. Do international credit cards work at Sheremetyevo?
No, Visa, Mastercard and American Express have not operated in Russia since 2022: always bring enough cash in a major non-EU currency.
Q. How do you get from one terminal to another at Sheremetyevo?
An automated people mover and an underground tunnel connect terminals D, E and F with B and C: useful to know if you have a connection between Aeroflot and other airlines, so allow extra time to transfer between gates.
Q. Why are there fewer international airlines today?
Western sanctions since 2022 have drastically reduced the number of international carriers operating in Moscow (from 73 to around 12): always check available routes with your airline.
Q. Are any lounges open 24 hours?
Yes: Kandinsky Lounge (B), Rublev Lounge (B), Alfa Only Lounge (C), Chagall Lounge (C), Malevich Lounge (C) and Sochi Lounge (D).
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights