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SVO Sheremetyevo International Airport

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Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) serves Moscow, about 30 km northwest 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.

IATASVO
ICAOUUEE
ServesMoscow
From centre28 km
Non-stop144
Airlines38
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Elevation190 m

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The airport in numbers

Sheremetyevo International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Sheremetyevo International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 43M passengers in 2025, against a peak of 50M in 2019.

Opened
1964
62 years ago
Passengers / year
43M
as of 2025
Peak traffic
50M
in 2019
Elevation
190 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Sheremetyevo International Airport
Passengers per year, 1965–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Sheremetyevo International Airport to Moscow

The airport is about 30 km northwest of Moscow, about 39 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~27 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~39 minmetered
Private transfer~39 minfixed upfront
Car rental~39 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Sheremetyevo 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 Sheremetyevo International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 144 destinations, operated by 38 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Aeroflot Russian Airlines · Alitalia · Transaero Airlines · Delta Air Lines · Air Europa · Air One · Aeroflot-Nord · Bulgaria Air · Scandinavian Airlines System · Air Astana

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Sheremetyevo 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 Sheremetyevo 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 Sheremetyevo 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 30 km northwest of Moscow, about 39 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Sheremetyevo 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 Sheremetyevo 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 Sheremetyevo 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 Sheremetyevo International Airport?
About 144 destinations, including Beijing, Urumqi, Arkhangelsk, Murmansk. 38 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 Sheremetyevo 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 Sheremetyevo International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Sheremetyevo 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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