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Russia Travel Guide: Getting Around
International airports (main):
 St Petersburg (LED) (Pulkovo) is 17km (10.5 miles) south of the city (travel time - 45 minutes). Airport facilities include 24-hour banks/bureaux de change, 24-hour tourist information, 24-hour duty-free shops, restaurant (09.00-23.00), bar (10.00-20.00), 24-hour snack bar, 24-hour left luggage and 24-hour first aid. Buses are available to the city centre (travel time - 45 minutes). Taxis are available for approx. US$30 (bargain), travel time - 30 minutes.  | |
Domestic airports (Moscow):
airport from the Central Air Terminal (travel time - 75 minutes). Outgoing duty-free facilities are available at
the airport. Taxis are available to the city. Domodedovo (DME) is 40km (25 miles) from Moscow. A coach goes from the Central Air Terminal to the airport (travel time - 1 hour 20 minutes). Bykovo Airport (BKA) is the smallest of Moscow's airports. Coaches go to the airport from the Central Air Terminal.
Taxi fares are negotiated before you begin traveling to your destination. Avoid taking unlicensed cabs, as these drivers generally look to take advantage of foreigners. Also note that driving from (or to) airport is quite expensive even for American standards. It is safer and cheaper to order airport and train station transfers in the travel agency where you book your staying.
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