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Airport · Moscow, Russia
Moscow Zhukovsky ZIA
40 km from central Moscow. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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- 40 km
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About the airport
Zhukovsky Airport is about 36 km south-east of central Moscow. It is the newest of Moscow’s airports: it opened to passenger traffic in 2016 and lies in Moscow Oblast, next to the town of Zhukovsky. 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
It has a single passenger terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building, so walking distances are short.
Services
The airport is small and offers few services: a café, a shop or two and information desks. There is no railway station at the airport itself: you get to the city by bus or taxi.
Getting to the city
Bus
Buses and minibuses link the airport with Moscow and its main transport hubs. 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 single passenger terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building.
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.
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How far is the airport from central Moscow?
Moscow Zhukovsky airport is about 40 km from central Moscow.
How do I get from the airport to central Moscow?
From Moscow Zhukovsky airport you can take Bus and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Moscow Zhukovsky airport have?
Moscow Zhukovsky has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Moscow?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal building seen from outside: A.Savin, FAL, Wikimedia Commons
- Inside the terminal: A.Savin, FAL, 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