Sheremetyevo

Sheremetyevo International Airport (IATA: SVO, ICAO: UUEE) is the main international airport serving Moscow, Russia. Located in the city of Khimki in Moscow Oblast, it lies northwest of central Moscow and is the busiest airport in Russia by passenger traffic. The airport serves as the primary hub for Aeroflot, the Russian flag carrier.

The facility operates multiple passenger terminals and facilities to handle international and domestic services. It offers modern passenger services, including security screening, baggage handling, lounges, dining, and retail, with arrangements designed to improve passenger flow and connectivity. The airport also provides cargo facilities and aviation support operations.

Sheremetyevo hosts a wide network of destinations across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. Aeroflot uses SVO as its main hub, operating a large share of its international routes from the airport. A range of other national and international airlines also operate from Sheremetyevo.

The airport has a history dating back to the mid-20th century and has undergone several expansions and modernization programs to accommodate growing air traffic and larger aircraft. It remains a key component of Russia’s air transport infrastructure and a major gateway for international travel to and from Moscow.

Transport links: An Aeroexpress rail link connects the airport with central Moscow at Belorussky railway station, complemented by buses, taxis, and private transport. The airport is connected to regional road networks and serves as a major transportation hub in the Moscow region.