Moscow (SVO)
DISTANCE FROM ALMATY
3082 km/1926 miles
FLIGHT DURATION
4 hours 15 minutes
LOCAL TIME
GMT +3 in winter season / GMT +4 in summer season
CLIMATE
Coolest from November to April at average temperature from -8 to 5°C.
Warmest from May to September at average temperature from +15° to 25C.
Wettest from December to February.
AIRPORT
Sheremetyevo International Airport is located 30 km from the city centre.
Airport Tax: None at SVO-1.
Transport to City and Charges: Taxis 2000-3000 RUB (approximately)
Trains are run between Sheremetyevo-2 and Moscow departing from new train station located opposite the terminal. They follow the route till Savyelovsky train station (Savyelovskaya underground station). The timetable can be found at http://www.sheremetyevo-airport.ru/?act=part&pid=2. The fare costs 250 RUB (approximately).
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For visa inquiry, please check with the Moscow Consulate Department on(495) 961-3871, and mobile (495)9709328.
For up-to-date information on visa requirements please refer to the immigration departure directly.
CURRENCY
RUB
BUSINESS HOURS
Government : 0900 to 1700 Monday to Friday
Banks : 0900 to 1800 Monday to Friday
Shops : 24 hours Monday to Saturday
LANGUAGE
Russian
UTILITIES
220 volts, 50 hertz
TRANSPORTATION
International car rental companies, taxis, public buses and underground trains.
From Moscow international airport Sheremetyevo-1,2 you can reach central Moscow either by every 15 min operated buses up to Rechnoy Vokzal and Planernaya metro stations.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Moscow is the richest city of many sightseeings. Among them you may visit the New and Old Arbat, Temple of Christ Saver, Theatres, Red Square, Ostankino Tower with restaurante inside, Diamond Fund, Tretyakovskaya Galerry, Zoo, Kremlin, Bolshoy Theatre and so on.Inclusive tours of principle sights are also available. Several major orchestra, Opera and ballet companies have their homes here.
