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Information PLEASE regarding Domodedovo and Vnukovo Airports

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tartanjim

Hello ......can anyone advise me on the following from their experience at thr two airports as I have a double entry and have to pass through these 2 airports during week commencing 1st.September.
1) are all the signs in both Russian and  in English?
2) does it take a long time to clear Russian immigration as a foreigner?
3) does it take a long time to retrieve you baggage from the 'moving carosel' (not hand baggage)?
I have to estimate my arrival time to organise my tight schedule as I only have very limited time to 'see Moscow' as I am travelling alone therefore I appreciate your help.....I look forward to hearing from you...thanks tartanjim
(JIMMY)

JhieFormento

Hello! Yes the signs are in Russian and English under them. In immigration, it's difficult to say because  it depends on the foreigners and immigration officers. But usually, it's not very long. With baggage claim, yes that one is the longest...I can tell you, I would always spend my 20-40mins there ;) Have a nice day!

tighkey

Hi.
Both Airports have signs in multi languages(ru/en).
Passport control is always unpredictable, and sometimes very chaotic.
In my worst experience, I had to stand on the que for 1 hour.

Transportation between Vnukovo and Domodedovo is also unpredictable(if you choose car).
I know many friends who missed their flight due to heavy traffic.
Better to check on maps like Yandex or Google which will roughly tell you approximate time.
It can be an hour, sometimes 4 hours.


If you would like to stop by in city center(like Kremlin), you should have extra hours.
Maybe it'll be a good idea to take Aeroexpress and Metro between the Airports.

They are usually very punctual.

Tasel

I suggest you to use Vnukovo airport, the authorities at the Domodedovo airport are horrible nowadays.

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