Moscow Domodedovo Airport Departures (DME)

Flight Departures at Moscow Domodedovo Airport

It is easy to find your way around Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) as it is a one terminal airport. The check-in area is located on level 1 in the middle of the terminal, with the domestic and international arrivals located on each side.

The terminal has 4 entrances, and the check-in desks are right inside entrances 2 and 3.

A lot of airlines offer online check-in, some airlines also offer self-service check-in kiosks located in the same area, and once checked in you can just drop off your checked-in bags at the bag-drop-off desks.

Transfers to Moscow Domodedovo Airport

• Rental cars: If you are returning your rented vehicle to one of the many rental car companies at Moscow Domodedovo Airport make sure to follow the instructions from your rental car company. The airport is connected with Moscow by A-105 highway, and when driving via Moscow Ring Road use exit 25.
• Trains: Both the Aeroexpress trains and the commuter trains arrive, from Moscow, at the platform outside of entrance 3.
• Buses: There are buses from Moscow, Domodedovo, Novoye Domodedovo, Krasny Put, Vzletnaya, Rastunovo and Ryazan (via Lukhovitsy and Kolomna). The buses arrive at the forecourt right outside entrance 3 of the terminal building.
• Taxis: The taxi drop-off is right outside the terminal building.
• Parking: There are several long-term parking lots at Domodedovo Airport.

Travelling with pets from Moscow Domodedovo Airport

If you are traveling with pets it is mandatory for all animals to go through a check-up at the airport. This inspection includes checking that all required documents are in order and an examination of the animal.

Please contact the veterinary service at the airport for more details:

• Phone: 8 (495) 941-23-30 or 8 (495) 940-12-61.
• Working hours: Monday - Friday 9.00-18.00

The rules of air transportation of animals are determined by the specific airline of your choice. Please make sure to have all the information and all the documents necessary before departure.

Pre-flight security checks at Moscow Domodedovo Airport

All passengers have to go through the pre-flight security check before entering the departure area of the airport where both you and your luggage go through a scan. This is mandatory and for everyone’s safety. Follow the instructions given.

Passengers travelling on international flights will thereafter go through a passport control and a customs control.

Shopping, food and other services at Moscow Domodedovo Airport

There are some establishments on the land-side of the airport. If you want to go to the pharmacy, pray, or use the ATM this needs to be done before going through the pre-flight security check.

Once through security there are many options of bars, cafés, restaurants and fast food suppliers to choose between, as well as duty free and other shops.

Smoking at Moscow Domodedovo Airport

Smoking inside public buildings is strictly prohibited in Russia. If you want to smoke there are dedicated areas located a short distance outside the entrances/exits. Once you have passed pre-flight security and are on air-side no smoking is allowed.

VIP Lounge at Moscow Domodedovo Airport

The VIP Lounge is located in the left wing of the terminal's common area and is open to official delegations, corporate customers and any passengers who have booked VIP services. The VIP Lounge is open 24/7.

WiFi at Moscow Domodedovo Airport

At Moscow Domodedovo Airport free WiFi (DME_free) is available in the passenger areas. Once connected go to a browser and a site of your choice and follow the instructions through the identification process. You will have to accept the terms and conditions, before you are fully connected. The use of WiFi is free, but the identification process might be subject to a cost.