Sheremetyevo Airport in Moscow: SVO and travel planning

• IATA code: SVO.
• Terminals B and C are in the North Terminal Complex; D, E and F are in the South Terminal Complex.
• Aeroexpress trains run to Belorussky and Savyolovsky railway stations and to MCD-1 stations.
• Express bus 1195 connects Khovrino metro station with terminal areas B/C and D/E/F.

Sheremetyevo is located in northern Moscow. Terminals B and C make up the North Terminal Complex, while D, E and F form the South Terminal Complex. When choosing a transfer, both the terminal and your starting point in the city matter. Aeroexpress trains run from both terminal complexes toward Moscow.

The rail service connects the airport with Belorussky and Savyolovsky stations, as well as stops along the MCD-1 line. At Belorussky station, you can transfer to Belorusskaya metro station; at Savyolovsky station, to Savyolovskaya; and at Okruzhnaya, to the metro and MCC stations there. The best transfer depends on which part of the city your accommodation is in. Other Moscow railway stations provide additional connections across the city.

Aeroexpress takes travelers to Belorussky or Savyolovsky railway stations, as well as to other stops along the route. The operator gives the journey time on the rail line from Sheremetyevo as approximately 35 minutes; departure and arrival areas are located at the terminal complexes. At Belorussky station, passengers can transfer to the metro station of the same name, while Savyolovskaya and Okruzhnaya offer further connections to the city’s transport network.

Express bus 1195 runs from Khovrino metro station to terminals B/C and D/E/F. The airport bus departs near the northern bus station; the routes connect the terminals with the metro’s Green Line. The terminal served and departure point depend on the booked service. Once in the city, onward travel depends on your destination address.

Other Moscow airports include Domodedovo, Vnukovo and Ostafyevo. At Sheremetyevo, SVO and the terminal complex determine the right route for onward travel.

A stay in Moscow can be planned around the arrival district and daily itinerary. Central sights include Red Square, the city’s museums, the Moscow Kremlin and the Tretyakov Gallery. Depending on where you stay, the railway station, metro connection or airport bus may shape your daily travel plans. The Moscow metropolitan area can be divided into distinct stages of arrival and stay.

For a stay of several days, choose accommodation based on your first destination in the city and your planned transfer. Accommodation in Eastern Europe can be selected according to location and amenities, taking into account the distance to planned routes around the city and transport links. Flights, transfers and return travel can be coordinated using a travel checklist and schedule; a passport and any other required documents are relevant for entry. Your destinations and departure date determine how much extra time to allow.

How can travelers get between the two terminal complexes?

An underground shuttle runs between the North Terminal Complex, with terminals B/C, and the South Terminal Complex, with terminals D/E/F. The ride takes three to four minutes and is free to use around the clock.

Which railway stations in the city does Aeroexpress serve?

The train runs to Belorussky and Savyolovsky railway stations and also stops at MCD-1 stations, including Okruzhnaya. There, passengers can connect to the metro and MCC.

How is Sheremetyevo connected to the metro?

Express bus 1195 connects the terminals with Khovrino metro station. Aeroexpress stops at several railway and MCD stations with further metro connections.