One of the main tourist destinations on tour to Russia is the Russian capital, Moscow. Moscow is a historic city with many tourist attractions that attract millions of tourists every year. Many important tourist attractions on the Moscow tour are also gathered in the city center, including the Red Square, which is one of the most important tourist attractions of the Moscow tour that also houses several other important tourist attractions such as St. Basil's Cathedral, Gum Mall, Kazan Cathedral, the State Historical Museum, and Lenin's Mausoleum. Right next to the Red Square is the grand Kremlin complex, which no tourist should miss during their tour to Russia. There are many tourist attractions in Moscow, which has increased the popularity of the Moscow tour in Russia. In addition to the sights, there are many entertainments and cultural programs on the Moscow tour, which is another reason for Moscow's popularity. Although there are enough facilities in Moscow to host this number of tourists and many luxuries or budget hotels are ready to receive tourists on Moscow tour, receiving this number of tourists throughout the year requires basic infrastructure, one of which is having a modern airport that is suitable for receiving this volume of tourists. Moscow has three international airports, each located in a different part of the city. Sheremetyevo Airport is Moscow's main international airport with the most passenger traffic during the year. However, on the second rank, there is the Domodedovo Airport, which we are going to introduce here.
Domodedovo International Airport, officially known as Domodedovo Mikhail Lomonosov International Airport, is the second busiest airport in Moscow, ranked eighth in Europe in terms of passenger traffic. In 2017 alone, more than 30 million passengers transport at the international airport, increasing nearly 7.6 percent over the previous year. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has assigned the airport an abbreviated DME code. The airport is located 179 meters above sea level and is operated by the East Line Group. Domodedovo International Airport is the main hub for Red Wing, S7, Smartavia, and Ural airlines. The official name of the airport, named after the famous Russian scientist Mikhail Lomonosov, has been assigned to this international airport after a naming contest in 2019. Domodedovo International Airport is the second Moscow international airport with the most significant number of passengers on a Russia tour.
Domodedovo International Airport is one of the largest airports in Eastern Europe and Russia, located 42 km southeast of Moscow (center of Moscow) in Domodedovo. This international airport is one of the four major airports in Russia, which also frequently receives tourists on tour to Moscow. During the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the particular importance of this airport became more and more apparent; therefore, the government considered various development and reconstruction plans for this airport before and after the world cup, and some of them went under construction afterward. Domodedovo International Airport has only one building with all terminals located on different wings of the building. Of course, the domestic and international sectors are divided. One of the advantages of Domodedovo International Airport is a large number of private and VIP lounges at the airport, which makes it easier and more convenient for tourists on travel to Moscow. Of course, using these facilities is only possible with prior coordination and only by paying the desired fee. However, many tourists welcome these special facilities and services during their tour to Russia.
Like other international airports around the world, Domodedovo International Airport has many shops that are very popular with tourists on Russia tour. In addition to duty-free shops, Domodedovo International Airport stores selling books and magazines, florists, pharmacies, mobile and electronic services, cosmetics and perfume stores, clothing stores, and shops related to popular Russian souvenirs. Tourists can also find currency exchange centers at the airport. Still, we suggest that you only change a small amount of your money at the airport, as the conversion rates at international airports are different from those within the city. There are also many prestigious shopping centers and malls in Moscow that can attract tourists on tour to Moscow. By visiting our blog, you can find out the location of these shopping centers and the products you can buy when you visit these shopping centers.
One of the attractions for tourists on the Russia tour at Domodedovo International Airport is the easy access to various restaurants and cafes at the airport. Domodedovo International Airport has many restaurants, fast foods, cafes, and grocery stores, which has made it very convenient for passengers inside the airport. Although we recommend tourists to try the unique and traditional Russian cuisine and modern European cuisine on tour to Russia within the city and at the best restaurants in Moscow, the restaurants and fast foods of Domodedovo International Airport are an excellent place for a quick bite. There are also several hotels around Domodedovo International Airport so that you do not have to travel 42 km to the city center if you plan to transit through Domodedovo International Airport. Of course, you can visit our blog to find out about the best restaurants in Moscow and the best traditional Russian food, and the best hotels in Moscow that are ready to welcome tourists on tour to Russia.
As mentioned, Domodedovo International Airport is located 42 km southeast of Moscow, reaching it by car, especially during rush hours, may take more than an hour. Of course, tourists who use this airport during their travel to Russia do not need to worry about getting to this airport. First, most Moscow hotels provide an airport shuttle service, making it easier for travelers to travel to the city center. However, if you plan to use public transport to get to the city center, the Aeroexpress train can take you to the city center in less than 40 minutes. Taxi, bus, and internet taxi services are also available to take passengers from the airport to the city center.
