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DME Domodedovo International Airport

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Domodedovo International Airport (DME) serves Moscow, about 40 km southeast of Moscow. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATADME
ICAOUUDD
ServesMoscow
From centre42 km
Non-stop189
Airlines70
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Elevation179 m

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The airport in numbers

Domodedovo International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Domodedovo International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 14M passengers in 2025, against a peak of 33M in 2014.

Opened
1964
62 years ago
Passengers / year
14M
as of 2025
Peak traffic
33M
in 2014
Elevation
179 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
East Line Group
Passengers per year, 1965–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Domodedovo International Airport to Moscow

The airport is about 40 km southeast of Moscow, about 59 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~41 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~59 minmetered
Private transfer~59 minfixed upfront
Car rental~59 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Domodedovo International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Moscow ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Domodedovo International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 189 destinations, operated by 70 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: S7 Airlines · Transaero Airlines · Ural Airlines · Svyaz Rossiya · Uzbekistan Airways · Moskovia Airlines · Ciel Canadien · Aegean Airlines · Iberia Airlines · Alrosa Mirny Air Enterprise

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Domodedovo International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Domodedovo International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Moscow shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Domodedovo International Airport to the centre of Moscow?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 40 km southeast of Moscow, about 59 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Domodedovo International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Domodedovo International Airport to Moscow?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Domodedovo International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Domodedovo International Airport?
About 189 destinations, including Bishkek, Vienna, St. Petersburg, Osh. 70 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Domodedovo International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Domodedovo International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Domodedovo International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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