Domodedovo airport is one of the three major airports serving Moscow, Russia, along with Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo. Located southeast of the city center, it is the newest and most crowded Moscow airport.

Last updated: March 2025

General information about Domodedovo airport

Domodedovo is located 42 km southeast of central Moscow. It is the farthest airport to the city centre. Airport has one passenger terminal.

For a better window view choose right side of the plane if you’re flying from Europe, America, Africa or Middle East. Choose left side if you’re flying from Asia or Australia.

Domodedovo airport directions

To reach the city centre it is better to avoid traffic and use Aeroexpress train. Signs will lead you to the rail terminal. Trains leave every 30 minutes from 5:00 to 0:30. Journey to Paveletsky Train Station takes 45 minutes. There’s also a Verkhnie Kotly intermediate stop for those who would like to make a change to Moscow Central Circle.

Places to Eat in Domodedovo airport

• Kroshka-Kartoshka (baked potatoes with sauces)
• Coffeemania (cafe)

All of those are available in public, domestic and international zones.

Wi-Fi, SIM cards and Payments

In Moscow free Wi-Fi is a standard for most venues. 30Gb data plan costs about 600 ₽ (€6.7) per month. Buy a sim-card in Terminal A at Megagon (green logo) or MTS (red logo). All types of SIM are available including eSIM.

Visa and Mastercard cards do not work in Russia. There are several options for paying for purchases:

• Apply for a UnionPay card in advance at your local bank.
• Cash payments in roubles are possible in all venues in Moscow without restrictions and there are many currency exchange offices in the city.
• A foreign citizen can apply for a MIR bank card in almost any Russian bank.