Vnukovo International Airport (VKO)

Getting Around

How to get to and from Vnukovo International Airport — taxis, public transport, shuttles and car rental.

Transport Options at VKO

Vnukovo International Airport is connected to Moscow and the wider Russia transport network by multiple ground transport options.

Rail & Metro

Aeroexpress high-speed trains run from an underground platform at Terminal A to Kievsky railway terminal (with a direct interchange to Kievskaya metro station) in about 35 minutes; trains run roughly every 30–60 minutes, with tickets sold online, at machines, or on board.

Bus & Shuttle

City bus routes 611, 611C, and 611F run to Yugo-Zapadnaya metro station, along with minibus route 45m departing roughly every 10 minutes until around 22:30; all take standard Moscow transit fares (Troika card).

Taxi

Official ranks operate outside Terminal A's first floor; a ride into central Moscow (around 30 km) typically runs 1,500–2,500 rubles and 40–60 minutes depending on traffic.

Rideshare

Yandex Go is the dominant ride-hailing app in Moscow and works reliably at Vnukovo, but as everywhere in Russia, foreign-issued cards have not worked since 2022 — you'll need cash or a Russia-linked payment method to actually pay for the ride.

Car Rental

A mix of international and Russian rental desks operate in the terminal, though sanctions have reduced which brands function normally for foreign visitors and complicated card payment and insurance.

Insider tip

The Aeroexpress is the fastest, most predictable way into the center and avoids Moscow's notoriously unpredictable ring-road traffic — buy the ticket online before you land if you can, since foreign cards won't work at the machines either.

Transport routes, fares and operators change frequently. Verify current options on the official Vnukovo International Airport website before travel.

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Car Rental at VKO

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Ground Transport Tips for VKO

Only use official taxi ranks or pre-booked apps at Vnukovo International Airport. Avoid unofficial drivers approaching you in arrivals.
If a rail or metro connection exists, it is usually the fastest and most reliable option during rush hour.
Allow extra time for ground transport during peak hours. Moscow city traffic can significantly extend journey times.
Download offline maps for Moscow before landing — useful if your data connection is slow on arrival.
If travelling with heavy luggage, a private transfer or taxi is often more practical than public transport.
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