Other name: Port of Five Seas, "the third Rome"
Climate: Temperate continental climate
Language: Russian
Dialing code: 007 (country code) 495 (city code)
Postal code: 109807 |
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Location: It is located in the central plains of Russia, on the Moscow River
Emergency call: Police 02; First aid 03; Fire 02
Currency: Russian Ruble (RUB)
Exchange rate: 1 U.S. Dollar = 32.4 RUB; 1 Euro = 43.6 RUB(for reference only) |
1. Airport Name:Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport
2. Basic Information
The Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) is Moscow's main airport, and it is the state-owned international airport in Russia with the largest passenger throughput. Eighty international airlines operate in the airport where the annual passenger traffic reaches 12 million. Sheremetyevo consists of two airports, Sheremetyevo-1 Airport and Sheremetyevo-2 Airport, of which the latter is Russia's largest airport and also the major airport for flights between China and Russia.
3. Terminal Information
The Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport currently has six terminals A, B, C, D, E, and F; Terminals D, E, and F are connected together. Air China operates in Terminal F.
4. Location of Check-In Counters
Air China’s check-in counters are located in the left hall of Terminal F.
5. Airport Directions
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6. VIP Lounge
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7. Airport Transportation
(The airport is located approximately 35 kilometers /21.7 miles from the city center.)
Taxi:
A taxi station is located outside the arrival zone in Terminal B. It costs between 1,800 and 2,500 rubles to reach the city by taxi.
Aeroexpress train:
The Aeroexpress train provides non-stop service between the airport and Paveletsky Railway Station. The trip takes 40 to 50 minutes; a one-way ticket costs about 300 rubles, and a round trip ticket costs about 500 rubles.
Commuter trains: Commuter trains provide service between the airport and Paveletsky Railway Station. The trip takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Express Bus:
The Express Bus travels between the airport and Domodedovskaya Subway Station, operating from 06:00 to 00:00 at 15-minute intervals. Travel time is about 25-30 minutes.
Shuttle Bus:
Shuttle Bus service is available between the airport and Domodedovskaya Subway Station, operating from 06:00 to 00:00 at 15-minute intervals with fixed departure times at night. Travel time is about 25-30 minutes.
1. Subway
The Subway system is the most popular method of passenger transportation in Moscow. The Moscow Metro has a very long history and offers many routes from the center of the city to surrounding areas, with 12 lines and 171 stations.
2. Bus
Ground public transport in Moscow consists of buses, tramcars and trolley buses. It is worth mentioning that, in order to deal with the long winters, all Moscow public transport vehicles are equipped with heated seats.
3. Taxi
The main color for taxis in Moscow is yellow, and the sign for regular taxi service is a "T" in a circle. Regular taxis have meters and charge higher prices. There are also some private cars that offer taxi service; they are cheaper than regular taxis and can be bargained with.
Moscow has a mild continental climate, and weather anomalies here are frequent.
Spring: gradually getting warmer; the best spring weather is in May;
Summer: temperature is occasionally high;
Fall: gradually getting cooler; the best fall weather is in September;
Winter: lasts the longest time, it is cold and dark. The minimum temperature once fell to minus 43 degrees Celsius.
May and September are the best tourist seasons. The cold period begins at the end of September each year, and continues through mid-May of the next year. The snowfall period is from late November to mid-April, with snow depths up to 35 centimeters before the winter ends