Ostafyevo Airport near Moscow

• Ostafyevo is located south of Moscow.
• Government Resolution No. 1286 of October 2, 2026, closed the airfield to aircraft operations.
• The resolution was published on October 5 and entered into force that day.
• The associated permanent cargo and passenger border checkpoint was also closed.
• Domodedovo and Vnukovo are other Moscow airports, each with its own routes to destinations in the city.

Russian Government Decree No. 1286 of October 2, 2026, orders the closure of Ostafyevo airfield to aircraft operations. It also orders the closure of the permanent cargo and passenger border checkpoint there. The decree was officially published on October 5, 2026, and entered into force that day. Ostafyevo is therefore no longer a usable airport for departures or arrivals. For a trip to Moscow, the airport listed on your ticket and flight confirmation is the one that matters.

If you arrive at Domodedovo or Vnukovo, plan your transfer and accommodation around the confirmed arrival airport. Your accommodation should suit your first destination; the two airports are in different locations, so your route and arrival time should factor into your choice of hotel. When choosing a flight to Moscow, you should also consider how Domodedovo and Vnukovo are situated in relation to where you will be staying and your onward connections.

If you are continuing your journey by train, your transfer and destination depend on which station you choose. Moscow’s railway stations are spread across the city; the railway stations in Saint Petersburg are relevant for onward travel there. Staying near your first destination shortens your transfer after landing.

Connecting flights via international hubs may be reduced or suspended at short notice. These conditions affect your arrival, onward connections and stay planning in Moscow.

Visa and Mastercard cards commonly used in Germany, as well as payment apps, do not work in Russia. Cash withdrawals with German cards and transfers from Germany to Russia are also not possible. Additional EU restrictions apply to bringing in euro cash. For your travel budget, this means German cards, payment apps and bank transfers are not available as ways to pay locally.

Are there direct flights between Russia and the European Union?

Direct air traffic between Russia and the EU has been suspended. Connecting flights via international hubs may be reduced or suspended at short notice.

What does the government resolution mean for a trip to Moscow?

Ostafyevo has been closed to air traffic since the government resolution was officially published on October 5, 2026. For your flight and transfer, the airport named in your booking confirmation is the one that matters.