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Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport Guide (SVO)

Airport info
Code: SVO
Address:
Moscow 103340, Russia
Location:

Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport is located 29km (18 miles) northwest of Moscow.

Number of terminals: 5 Dialling code: +7
Telephone:
(495) 232 6565.
Timezone: GMT +4:00
Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport map

Here you'll find essential information on Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

There are plans to increase airport development with a third runway by 2030. A new toll motorway linking Moscow and St Petersburg is currently under construction, which will provide a high-speed route to Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport.

Information: 

Information desks and touchscreen terminals are located in the main halls and provide flight information (tel: (495) 232 6565) and information about the airport and about transport to the city.

Website: 
svo.aero/en
Transfer between terminals: 

Public buses, express buses and free airline shuttles are all available for transfer between Sheremetyevo's terminals (journey time: 15 minutes).

Driving directions: 

The main road leading to Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport is Leningradskoe Hwy, which flows into the M10 motorway from Moscow.

Public Transport

Public transport rail: 

Aeroexpress trains now connect directly from Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport to Belorussky Railway Station. A line links Moscow Savyolovsky Station with Lobnya Station, from where shuttles offer a transfer to the airport (journey time: 20 minutes).

Public transport road: 

Bus: Regular express buses run 24 hours a day to Moscow from bus stops outside Terminal 1 and a bus station on the Arrivals level of Terminal F. Local bus 851 goes to metro Rechnoi Vokzal and bus 817 goes to metro Planernaya.

Coach: Coaches run between Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport and Moscow Central Air Terminal, which is located between Dinamo and Aeroport metro stations.

Taxi: Taxis to Moscow are available 24 hours a day from the Arrivals level of Terminal F and from outside Terminal 1; passengers should join the taxi queue for fixed-rate taxis rather than accepting offers.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport offers banking and bureaux de change, and ATMs are available in Terminals F and B in both the Arrivals and Departures areas.

Communication: 

Aerosot provides fax services, international telephones and photocopying. There are post offices in both terminals.

Food: 

There are restaurants and bars in every terminal.

Shopping: 

Shops are available in all three terminals and include duty-free in both Departures and Arrivals.

Luggage: 

Trolleys can be hired in the Arrivals hall of Terminal F. A porter service is available. Left-luggage counters and baggage storage areas are located in Terminal F.

Other: 

Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport has a hairdresser, pharmacy, medical office and baby care facilities. There are travel agencies in Terminals C and F.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport has a business centre in Terminal F which can provide telephone, fax and conference facilities. The Novotel Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (tel: (495) 626 5900; www.accorhotels.com) has nine meeting rooms and offers fax and copy services as well as Internet access.

Disabled facilities: 

Wheelchair transfer and special assistance is available between the aircraft and the terminal building on request; passengers requiring such services should inform their airline prior to travel.

Car parking: 

Short-term parking facilities are available close to the terminals.

Car rental: 

Car hire companies at Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport include Hertz and Sixt.

Airport hotels

There are a number of hotels located near Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport.

Novotel Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport

Novotel Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport is next to Terminals D and F of Sheremetyevo Airport and provides a free shuttle bus service. Among the facilities at the 492-room are seven meeting rooms, two restaurants, car parking facilities and a fitness centre, including an indoor swimming pool.

Telephone: (495) 626 5900.
Website:
www.accorhotels.com
Park Inn Sheremetyevo Hotel

Park Inn Sheremetyevo Hotel is located within walking distance of the airport and provides a free shuttle bus service to/from the terminals. The hotel features an on-site restaurant and bar, free Wi-Fi Internet access, and a range of business services, including two meeting rooms.

Telephone: (495) 232 2220.
Website:
www.parkinn.com

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