Vnukovo International Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
VKO
ICAO Code
UUWW
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
International

Vnukovo (VKO) is one of Moscow’s international airports, located to the south‑west of the city. It handles a mix of domestic and international services and is a commonly used alternative to Moscow’s other airports for many scheduled and business flights.

The airport consists of a passenger complex with several terminal buildings clustered on the same site; ground transport links connect it with central Moscow and the surrounding region.

Vnukovo International Airport
Elevation: 208 m
55.5915, 37.2615

Terminal Guide for Vnukovo International Airport #

Vnukovo operates multiple passenger terminal buildings within a single airport complex; check your arrival/departure terminal on your ticket as airlines use different terminal spaces.

Inter‑terminal transfer is typically by short road shuttle or walking where terminals are adjacent; follow airport signage for transfer routes and allow extra time for surface transfers.

Getting to and From Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) #

Travel time to central Moscow varies with traffic; expect 30-60 minutes by road and similar or slightly shorter by express rail where available.

  • Rail/metro: Express rail services and suburban trains connect the airport area with central Moscow (check current services for schedules and stations).
  • Buses: Airport shuttle buses and municipal routes serve the city; journey times vary by route.
  • Taxis: Official taxi ranks and app services (Yandex.Taxi, Uber in some areas) operate; prices and times depend on traffic.
  • Driving: The airport is accessible by ring roads and motorways; plan time for peak traffic.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) #

Vnukovo provides the standard set of passenger facilities for domestic and international traffic: cafés and basic restaurants, a selection of shops and duty‑free for international departures.

  • Lounges: Airline and independent lounges operate in the terminals.
  • Food & drink: Food outlets are available landside and airside, though choice is smaller than at the largest hubs.
  • Wi‑Fi: Public Wi‑Fi is usually available in passenger areas.
  • Charging: Charging points are present in gate seating areas.
  • Luggage: Porter services and short‑term storage may be available; check locally on arrival.
  • Accessibility: Assistance services and step‑free routes are provided; contact your carrier to arrange help.

Tips for Vnukovo International Airport #

  • Install the Yandex.Taxi app (or local equivalent) if you prefer app‑based rides - it’s widely used and often cheaper than metered taxis.
  • Expect variable traffic into central Moscow; allow extra time if travelling by road during peak hours.
  • If you require assistance, request help in advance - airports serving Moscow provide dedicated assistance counters but staffing can vary.

Weather & Climate near Vnukovo International Airport #

Climate

Vnukovo International Airport's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (648 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 59 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-39°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° -5°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.6h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-11° -4°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. The driest month with just 29 mm and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 22°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
17.1h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 86 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
16.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
14.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -4°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

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