Moscow Vnukovo Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Moscow Vnukovo Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

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VKO Airport Overview

Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO) is one of Moscow’s main airports, handling domestic and international flights primarily through Terminal A. Flight announcements are made in Russian and English, though travellers may encounter language barriers when speaking with airport staff. WiFi is available, and economy class travellers can pay to access an airport lounge for a more comfortable place to wait.

Sleeping in Vnukovo Airport

Sleeping at Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO) can be uncomfortable, with armrests on most benches and limited options for stretching out. Landside seating is generally metal, while airside benches offer some padding, and past reviews mention a darker area in international departures where travellers may find a quieter place to rest. Airport staff have generally tolerated overnight sleepers, but with limited recent traveller feedback, it’s best to have a backup plan.

For uninterrupted sleep, there are several hotels located near the airport. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations, or read traveller airport reviews for more tips.

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Airport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels at Moscow Vnukovo Airport:

Aerosleep Capsule Hotel
Capsules include a bed, storage, WiFi, a smart TV and power outlets for mobile charging. Location: Terminal A, 3rd Floor

Doubletree by Hilton Moscow Vnukovo
Connected to the terminal by an underground tunnel.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program.

Art Lounge – Location: Terminal A, Airside, 2nd Floor, near Gate 23. International and in-transit flights only. Hours open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
Fountain Lounge – Location: Terminal A, Airside, 2nd Floor, food court area. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
Prokofiev Premier Lounge – Location: Terminal A, 2nd Floor, near Gate 13. Shower are available. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
Top Lounge – Location: Terminal A, Airside, 3rd Floor, near Gate 21. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
Tchaikovskiy Lounge – Location: Terminal A, International Airside, 2nd Floor. Shower are available. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
Rakhmaninov Lounge – Location: Terminal A, Domestic Airside between gates 11/11A and 12/12A. Shower are available. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Lounge membership programs.
Business Lounge International and Domestic – Location: Terminal A, Landside, 3rd Floor. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.

Food & Drinks

Vnukovo has a variety of local and international food concessions throughout the airport. Unfortunately, we do not know if 24-hour options are available. If you know, click here to update the guide.

Drinking Water
A reader tells us, “Drinking water fountain [is] available near Gate 19 of terminal A (international flights)” (May 2025)

Luggage Storage & Lockers

A luggage storage room is located in Terminal A, on the underground level. The rate is 500 RUB/day for standard luggage or 800 RUB/ day for overweight luggage (over 30kg).

Mobile Charging

In January 2019, a reader sent us this update: “Chargers are available in some places of airports. Either just walk around the food court and look at the bottom of the walls (some of them do not work), or there is a charger in the IUIU restaurant. USB sockets next to gate 23 with blue sign Turkish airlines.”

Showers

Showers are available inside a few of the lounges. [ see Airport Lounges above ]

WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available at Moscow Vnukovo Airport in Terminal A for 15 minutes. Device authentication is required via SMS, which costs around 50 ₽ (depending on the operator). After the free 15 minutes, you will be asked to pay asked to pay 129 rubles for 24 hours. Free WiFi is available at the airport lounges. Additionally, an Internet Cafe is located in Terminal A on the 2nd floor on the right.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Terminal A, Landside. There are no ATMs airside.

Family Services – Travelling with small children? Here are a few services that may be of interest to you:

Children’s Playroom – Location: Terminal A, landside, 2nd floor on the left. No fees or medical certificates are required, but a flight ticket is required. Only one parent can accompany in the playroom due to limited space inside, but the other can wait in a kind of lounge just near the room.
Children’s Play Areas – These are similar to the playroom but on a much smaller scale, and a fee is required. Location: Terminal A, airside, domestic and international departures. Rate: 300 ₽ per 30 minutes.
Parenting Room – The parenting room is equipped with baby cribs, changing tables and play areas. Location: Terminal D. No fees; however, you must obtain a medical certificate to gain entry – see Health Centre located in Terminal A. Available for children under seven, but parents with children under three have priority.

Luggage Carts – Need a hand with your bags? Luggage carts are free of charge near the airport entrance/check-in and the baggage claim area.

SIM Cards – A reader tells us, “You can purchase SIM cards right after exiting [the] baggage claim zone. SIM card will be after you cross the ‘green corridor'”.

Smoking Rooms – Due to the new Russian federal anti-smoke law, smoking inside any airport terminals in Russia is completely prohibited, so all smoking rooms are closed now. Smoking is allowed only in the street and not closer than 25 meters away from any terminal entrance.

Airlines

Vnukovo Airport is served by the following airlines: Azerbaijan Airlines • Azimuth • Bulgarian Air • Ellinari • flydubai • FlyOne • Gazprom Avia • Georgian Airways • Hong Kong Airlines • iFly • Iran Aseman Airlines • Iraqi Airways • Izhavia • Lufthansa • Mahan Air • Nouvelair Tunisie • Pobeda • Rossiya • RusLine • SCAT • Severstal Aircompany • Somon Air • Syrian Arab Airlines • Tunisair • Turkish Airlines • Utair • Uzbekistan Airways • Vologda Aircompany • Wizz Air • Yakutia Airlines.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Please note: A majority of public transportation signage and PA announcements are in Russian only. If you are not familiar with the Russian language, you may find it helpful to keep an easily accessible list of your metro, bus, and train stops or routes written in Russian and your native language as a quick reference while navigating your way around.

Bus

VKO airport is connected to the city bus system via routes 611, 611C and 611F. These options connect you to the Yugo-Zapadnaya metro station, where you can connect to onward travel. For fares, routes and schedules, visit the Moscow Vnukovo Airport website.

Hotel Shuttles

At the time of this update, we could not find any hotels that offer an airport shuttle. See also Airport Hotels above.

Minibus

Minibus route 45m operates between Vnukovo Airport and the Yugo-Zapadnaya metro station from 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM. The Ford van minibuses depart every ten minutes or once it is full. To access the minibus via metro, take Line 1 (red) to the Yugo-Zapadnaya metro station at the southwest (bottom) end of the line. The minibus stops are at the curb outside of the Yugo-Zapadnaya metro station and at the forecourt of Vnukovo Airport Terminal A. At the time of this update, the fare is RUR 100 per passenger (plus RUR 10/extra piece of luggage).

Taxi

Taxis are readily available outside the first floor at Terminal A and Terminal B.

Train

Vnukovo Airport is connected to central Moscow via the non-stop Aeroexpress. The Aeroexpress originates at the Kievskiy railway terminal (metro stop: Kievskaya) and runs to the underground level of Terminal A (total trip time: 35 minutes). For fares, schedules and routes, visit the Aeroexpress website.

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

Last updated: 2024-08-26

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.