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Airport · Moscow, Russia
Moscow Vnukovo VKO
27 km from central Moscow. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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About the airport
Vnukovo Airport is about 28 km south-west of central Moscow. It is one of Moscow’s main airports, with domestic and international flights, and also has facilities for business and government aviation. Since 2022, operations at many Russian airports have been subject to airspace restrictions and temporary closures: the routes available depend on the restrictions in force, so check with your airline before travelling.
Terminals
The main passenger terminal is Terminal A. The airport also has separate facilities for business and government aviation, and it is worth checking the terminal in your booking.
Services
The terminals have cafés, restaurants, shops, ATMs and information desks. The airport has its own Aeroexpress station, with trains to central Moscow.
Getting to the city
Aeroexpress
Aeroexpress trains to Kyivsky station in central Moscow. The journey takes about 35 min.
Bus
Buses and minibuses link the airport with Moscow metro and suburban rail stations. Journey times depend on traffic.
Taxi
Taxis outside the terminal, plus ride-hailing apps and pre-booked cars. The journey to Moscow depends a lot on traffic.
Airport map
Terminal A
Terminal A: the main passenger terminal. Check your booking to see which terminal your flight uses.
Moscow
Things to do in Moscow
Moscow, the capital of Russia, is one of Europe's largest cities: the Kremlin and Red Square, a metro famous for its ornate stations and a mix of imperial, Soviet and modern architecture.
Saint Basil's Cathedral
A 16th-century cathedral with colourful onion domes and a symbol of Moscow. Today it works as a museum.
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Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
One of the largest Orthodox cathedrals in Russia, on the bank of the Moskva River. It was rebuilt in the 1990s.
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Bolshoi Theatre
One of the world's most famous ballet and opera houses, with its columned facade on Teatralnaya Square.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Moscow?
Moscow Vnukovo airport is about 27 km from central Moscow.
How do I get from the airport to central Moscow?
From Moscow Vnukovo airport you can take Aeroexpress (train), Bus, and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Moscow Vnukovo airport have?
Moscow Vnukovo has one terminal: Terminal A.
Landing in Moscow?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Inside the terminal: ITAR-TASS, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Another hall of the terminal: mos.ru, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- An Aeroexpress train at the airport station: Self-photographed, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Red Square and the Kremlin: Юрий Д.К., CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Saint Basil's Cathedral: Юрий Д.К., CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cathedral of Christ the Saviour: Юрий Д.К., CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bolshoi Theatre: Юрий Д.К., CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons