Airports in Russia
Russia has become an increasingly popular travel and business destination. Most people who arrive in the country do so either on an international flight or aboard a private aircraft. Once in Russia, many prefer to travel around the country aboard a train or to make use of some other form of public transport such as a taxi service. There are a number of airports in the country, with the majority being located in the European part of Russia and only a few scattered across the Asian part of the country with a particular emphasis on the northeastern coast. Those piloting their own aircraft should take care to find only civilian airports since there are also a number of airports which are limited strictly to the use of military aircraft.
Most visitors to the country will arrive at Moscow though they will find that there are three main airports here that they can choose from. If you have a choice in the matter, try to make sure that you touch-down at Domodedovo International Airport. The customs officers here are less troublesome and the airport’s facilities are the most modern. However, British Airways and Swiss Air are the only to international airlines that are authorized to land at this airport. If you are unable to book your flight through these two airlines, you will most likely land at Sheremetyevo International Airport which is the country’s main international airport. In St Petersburg the main airports are Pulkovo 1, which caters to domestic flights, and Pulkovo 2, which handles international flights. Other notable airports in Russia include Vladivostock and Belgorod.
You can book your tickets over the Internet or through a reputable travel agency but should always remember to make travel arrangements to and from the airport since many airports do not have good transport links. While most Russian airports have the basic facilities such as restrooms and waiting areas these are usually in very poor condition and in desperate need of an upgrade. Some of the airports are also lacking in terms of good heating systems and are rather chilly so pack warm if you are traveling during winter. It is also a good idea not to cause any commotion if you want to enjoy a relatively pleasant travel experience.
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