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Sheremetyevo International Airport

Also known as: Sheremetyevo Airport, Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport, Alexander S. Pushkin Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow SVO.

SVO · UUEE · Moscow

Airport facts

Name
Sheremetyevo International Airport
IATA code
SVO
ICAO code
UUEE
City
Moscow
Country
Russia
Coordinates
55.9769, 37.4112
Time zone
Europe/Moscow

About Sheremetyevo International Airport

Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), officially Alexander S. Pushkin Sheremetyevo International Airport, is one of the three main airports serving Moscow, Russia. It sits in Khimki in the Moscow Region, about 29 km (18 miles) northwest of central Moscow.

Aeroflot and Rossiya Airlines have their main Moscow base here, and Pobeda, Smartavia and Nordwind Airlines also fly from Sheremetyevo. Routes cover cities across Russia and destinations in Central Asia, the Caucasus, China, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, flown by airlines such as Air China, China Southern, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Vietnam Airlines and Belavia.

The terminals form two complexes linked by a free underground train. The north complex has Terminal B, mostly for domestic flights, and Terminal C, mostly for international flights. The south complex has Terminal D, which reopened in 2024 for domestic flights, while Terminal F is closed for re-equipment and Terminal E sees little scheduled use.

Most travelers head to central Moscow, around the Kremlin, Red Square and Tverskaya Street, to the Moscow City business district or to the city's railway stations. The Aeroexpress train runs from both terminal complexes to Savyolovsky and Belorussky stations.

Airport operator, runways and traffic

Operator

JSC Sheremetyevo International Airport

Runways

Three (06R/24L, 06C/24C and 06L/24R); the third runway was not in regular use as of late 2024

Passengers per year

About 43.5 million in 2025

Opened

1959, for civil flights

Hub for

Aeroflot, Rossiya Airlines, Pobeda, Smartavia and Nordwind Airlines

Arrival tips for Sheremetyevo International Airport

Check your arrival terminal before anyone comes to meet you. Terminals B and C in the north complex and Terminal D in the south complex are several kilometers apart, linked by a free underground train.

On an international flight you go through passport control, collect your bags at baggage claim and pass customs before coming out into the public arrivals hall. Queues at passport control can build up when several long-haul flights land together. Most foreign visitors need a Russian visa or the unified e-visa, so carry the documents your nationality requires. Domestic passengers come straight from baggage claim into the arrivals hall.

In the arrivals hall, follow the signs for Aeroexpress, buses or taxis. Aeroexpress trains leave from platforms in both terminal complexes, and Aeroexpress bus 1195 runs to Khovrino metro station. Taxis are ordered through apps such as Yandex Go, and waiting outside the terminal is free only for a short time, so drivers often ask you to call once you are through passport control. Pre-booked drivers usually wait in the arrivals hall with a name sign.

Moscow is on Moscow Time (UTC+3) all year, and Russia uses the ruble.

Ground transportation

The Aeroexpress train avoids road traffic into the city; a pre-booked car is easier with luggage, late at night or for addresses away from the stations.

  • Aeroexpress train

    Trains leave from platforms in the north complex (Terminals B and C) and the south complex (Terminals D, E and F) for Okruzhnaya, Savyolovsky and Belorussky stations, about 46 minutes to Belorussky, and many continue across Moscow on the MCD-1 line. Fast and predictable, but you still need to get from the station to your address.

  • Aeroexpress bus 1195 to Khovrino

    Express bus from Terminals B and C, and from the Gostinitsa stop near Terminal D, to Khovrino metro station on the green line, about 20 minutes without traffic, then the metro into the city.

  • City buses to the metro

    Bus 851 runs to Rechnoy Vokzal metro station and bus 817 to Planernaya, from early morning until around midnight, and night bus H1 runs to the city center overnight. Slow with heavy luggage.

  • Taxi from Sheremetyevo

    Taxis are ordered through apps such as Yandex Go and pick up outside the terminal. Door to door, but the drive into the city depends heavily on Moscow traffic.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked car meets you in the arrivals hall of your terminal, useful for families, groups, heavy luggage and late arrivals.

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Moving between terminals

Terminals B, C and D handle scheduled flights; Terminal F is closed and Terminal E sees little scheduled use.

  1. Free underground train

    An automated train links the north complex (Terminals B and C) with the south complex (Terminals D, E and F). It runs 24 hours, about every 6 minutes, and the ride takes 3 to 4 minutes.

  2. Walking between Terminals B and C

    Terminals B and C stand next to each other and are linked by covered walkways.

  3. Walking between Terminals D, E and F

    Terminals D, E and F are linked by covered walkways, about 5 to 10 minutes on foot.

  4. Allow time between complexes

    If you are in the wrong complex, allow 30 to 40 minutes to reach the right terminal, including the walk to the train.

Terminals

Terminal use as reported between 2024 and 2026. Flights can move between terminals, so check your booking or the airport's live board.

Terminal B

North complex. Domestic flights, including most Aeroflot domestic services.

Terminal C

North complex. International flights, including Aeroflot's and those of foreign airlines, plus some domestic flights. Its first section, C1, opened in 2020.

Terminal D

South complex. Reopened in June 2024 for Pobeda's domestic flights, joined by Smartavia in October 2024.

Terminal E

South complex, between Terminals D and F. It has seen little or no scheduled passenger use since 2022.

Terminal F

South complex, the former Sheremetyevo-2. Closed for re-equipment, with no reopening date announced as of late 2024.

Terminal A

Business aviation only, with no scheduled passenger flights.

Airlines and destinations

Main scheduled airlines at Sheremetyevo. Aeroflot uses Terminal B for domestic and Terminal C for international flights; the terminal is left out where it was not confirmed.

Aeroflot

Almaty, Astana, Bangkok, Beijing, Cairo, Delhi, Dubai, Guangzhou, Ho Chi Minh City, Hurghada, Istanbul, Krasnodar, Malé, Minsk, Phuket and more

Air Algérie TC

Algiers

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Air Cairo TC

El Alamein, Sharm El Sheikh

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Air China TC

Beijing, Ürümqi

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Beijing Capital Airlines TC

Hangzhou, Qingdao

Belavia

Brest, Homiel, Mahilyow, Minsk

Centrum Air TC

Tashkent

China Eastern Airlines TC

Beijing (Daxing), Shanghai (Pudong), Shenyang, Xi'an

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China Southern Airlines TC

Beijing (Daxing), Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Ürümqi, Wuhan

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Etihad Airways TC

Abu Dhabi

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Gulf Air TC

Bahrain

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Hainan Airlines TC

Beijing, Haikou

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Mahan Air TC

Mashhad

Oman Air TC

Muscat

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Pobeda TD

Nalchik, Tyumen, Yekaterinburg

Qatar Airways TC

Doha

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Rossiya Airlines

Anadyr, Arkhangelsk, Blagoveshchensk, Izhevsk, Kaliningrad, Khabarovsk, Magadan, Penza, Sochi, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Royal Air Maroc TC

Casablanca

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Shirak Avia TC

Yerevan

Sichuan Airlines TC

Chengdu

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Smartavia TD

Arkhangelsk, Orenburg

Vietnam Airlines TC

Hanoi

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Yamal Airlines

Novy Urengoy, Salekhard

Facilities

  • Currency exchange and ATMs

    Exchange offices and ATMs are in the passenger terminals; check the airport map for the nearest one to your gate or the arrivals hall.

  • Left luggage

    Left-luggage rooms are available in the terminals for bags you do not want to carry into the city.

  • Medical office

    The airport has a medical office for passengers who feel unwell.

  • Baby care

    Baby care rooms are available for families traveling with small children.

  • Wi-Fi

    Free Wi-Fi is available in all terminals.

  • Shops and duty free

    Each main terminal has shops, a pharmacy, newsagents and cafes, with duty-free shops in the international departure areas.

  • Lost property

    The lost property office is in Terminal C; airport staff can also help trace items lost elsewhere in the airport.

  • Business aviation

    Terminal A serves business aviation passengers only.

Airport lounges

Lounges as listed in December 2025; access rules are set by each lounge and airline and can change.

  • Rublyov Lounge, Terminal B

    Domestic departures, after security on level 3 near gates 105 and 106. For Aeroflot business-class passengers and eligible Aeroflot Bonus members, with paid entry; open 24 hours.

  • Kandinsky Lounge, Terminal B

    Domestic departures, entrance on level 3. Open to members of several lounge-pass programs and with paid entry; open 24 hours.

  • Malevich Lounge, Terminal C

    International departures, level 3 near gate 143. For Aeroflot business-class passengers and eligible Aeroflot Bonus members, with paid entry; open 24 hours.

  • Shagal Lounge, Terminal C

    International departures, after passport control near gate 126. Open to members of several lounge-pass programs and with paid entry; open 24 hours.

  • Sochi Lounge, Terminal D

    Domestic departures, level 2. Open to members of several lounge-pass programs and with paid entry; open 24 hours.

Accessibility and passenger assistance

  • Requesting assistance

    Ask your airline for assistance when you book and confirm it before you fly; the airline arranges help with the airport.

  • Reduced mobility

    Wheelchair transfer between the aircraft and the terminal is provided on request. If you gate-check your own wheelchair, expect it back at baggage claim rather than at the aircraft door.

  • Accessible toilets

    Accessible toilets are available throughout the terminals.

  • Accessible parking

    Spaces for disabled drivers are available in the airport car parks.

  • Aeroexpress

    The Aeroexpress trains to the airport are accessible, and station staff can assist passengers who need help.

Parking

Rates depend on the car park and the length of stay; check the airport's website before you travel.

Short-term parking

Paid car parks next to the terminals in both the north and south complexes, for drop-offs and short waits.

Long-term parking

Further paid car parks around the airport serve longer stays.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sheremetyevo Airport from central Moscow?

Sheremetyevo is about 29 km (18 miles) northwest of central Moscow, in Khimki in the Moscow Region. The Aeroexpress train reaches Belorussky station in about 46 minutes, while the drive by road depends heavily on Moscow traffic and can take much longer at peak hours.

Which terminal is my airline at Sheremetyevo?

Domestic flights mostly use Terminal B and international flights Terminal C, both in the north complex; Aeroflot uses B for domestic and C for international flights. Pobeda and Smartavia use Terminal D in the south complex. Flights can move between terminals, so check your booking or the airport's live board before you fly.

How do I get between terminals at Sheremetyevo?

A free automated underground train links the north complex (Terminals B and C) with the south complex (Terminals D, E and F). It runs 24 hours, about every 6 minutes, and the ride takes 3 to 4 minutes. Terminals within each complex are linked by covered walkways.

Is Terminal F at Sheremetyevo open?

No. Terminal F, the former Sheremetyevo-2, was closed for re-equipment, and the airport had announced no reopening date as of late 2024. Terminal E, between D and F, has seen little or no scheduled use since 2022, so most passengers use Terminals B, C and D.

Is Sheremetyevo the same as Domodedovo or Vnukovo?

No. Sheremetyevo (SVO), northwest of the city, Domodedovo (DME), to the south, and Vnukovo (VKO), to the southwest, are three separate Moscow airports with their own terminals and ground transport. Check the airport code on your ticket before you plan your journey.

How do I get from Sheremetyevo to Moscow by train?

Take the Aeroexpress train from the platform in the north complex (Terminals B and C) or the south complex (Terminals D, E and F). Trains stop at Okruzhnaya, Savyolovsky and Belorussky stations, about 46 minutes to Belorussky, and many continue across the city on the MCD-1 line.

Is there a bus from Sheremetyevo to the metro?

Yes. Aeroexpress bus 1195 runs from Terminals B and C, and from the Gostinitsa stop near Terminal D, to Khovrino metro station in about 20 minutes without traffic. City bus 851 runs to Rechnoy Vokzal and bus 817 to Planernaya, and night bus H1 runs to the center overnight.

Do I need a visa to fly into Sheremetyevo?

Most foreign visitors need a Russian visa or Russia's unified e-visa, which is applied for online through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal, evisa.kdmid.ru, and lists Sheremetyevo among its entry points. Rules differ by nationality, so check the requirements for your passport before you fly.

Are there lounges at Sheremetyevo Airport?

Yes. Terminal B has the Rublyov and Kandinsky lounges for domestic departures, Terminal C has the Malevich and Shagal lounges for international departures, and Terminal D has the Sochi lounge. Most are open 24 hours, with access for eligible Aeroflot passengers, lounge-pass members or paid entry.

Is there free Wi-Fi at Sheremetyevo Airport?

Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available in all of Sheremetyevo's terminals. Each main terminal also has shops, a pharmacy and cafes, and currency exchange offices and ATMs are in the passenger terminals if you need rubles on arrival. Check the airport map for the nearest one.

Where can I leave luggage at Sheremetyevo?

Left-luggage rooms are available in the terminals, which is useful on a long layover or a day trip into Moscow. If you have lost something, the lost property office is in Terminal C, and its staff can also help trace items lost elsewhere in the airport.

Can I get wheelchair assistance at Sheremetyevo?

Yes. Ask your airline for assistance when you book and confirm it before you fly; the airline arranges help with the airport, including wheelchair transfer between the aircraft and the terminal. Accessible toilets are available in the terminals, and the Aeroexpress trains are accessible.

Why is Sheremetyevo named after Pushkin?

Sheremetyevo's official name is Alexander S. Pushkin Sheremetyevo International Airport. The name of the poet Alexander Pushkin was chosen in a national contest in 2018, and the naming ceremony took place in June 2019. Travelers and airlines still usually call it simply Sheremetyevo or SVO.

What time zone is Sheremetyevo Airport in?

Sheremetyevo and the rest of Moscow are on Moscow Time (UTC+3) all year, with no daylight saving time. Check that your phone has switched to local time after landing, especially if you have a connecting flight or someone is meeting you.

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