Aeroport Vnukovo Metro Station is the western end of the Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya Line and the westernmost station of the Moscow Metro. Aeroport Vnukovo Metro Station serves Vnukovo International Airport and opened in 2023, together with Pykhtino.
It is an underground station with an island platform, and its theme is aviation. The sources found do not describe the way from the platform to the terminals, so this guide sticks to what is verified: its place on the line, its history and how the fares work.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Аэропорт Внуково |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 2023 |
| Address | Vnukovo International Airport, Vnukovo District, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Vnukovo |
| Interchanges | Aeroport Vnukovo (Line 8 (Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya, yellow), the station itself, the terminus, after Pykhtino) |
| Opening hours | The Moscow Metro normally runs from early morning until around 1:00 at night, and the station is open to passengers during those hours.
Exact first and last train times were not confirmed, so check the Metro's official information, and the flight times you need to match (as of October 2026 – check the official site, mosmetro.ru). |
| Best time to visit | Mid-morning and early afternoon on weekdays are calmer on the line, and late evening is quiet. The morning and evening rush hours are the busiest, and the platform fills around the main flight times.
The station works in every season, so it is a good link on a cold or wet day. |
| Last updated | October 6, 2026 |
Why Visit Aeroport Vnukovo Metro Station?
For travelers, the station is the Metro’s link to Vnukovo International Airport, at the end of Line 8. It is the westernmost station of the whole Metro, in the far south-west of the city.
The extension from Rasskazovka to the airport, 5.5 kilometers long, opened on 6 September 2023, with Pykhtino as the other new station. Moscow city news describes both as dedicated to aviation.
A ride on Line 8 from the center passes through Park Pobedy, the deepest station of the Metro, and the long run to the south-west takes time, so allow for it when you plan a flight. Check the airport’s own site for the route from the station to your terminal.
Highlights of Aeroport Vnukovo Metro Station
The end of Line 8
Aeroport Vnukovo is the western terminus of the Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya Line, and the westernmost station of the Moscow Metro.
All trains of the western radius end here.
Tip: Check that your train is going to Aeroport Vnukovo, since some trains may end earlier.
The Metro's station for Vnukovo
The station serves Vnukovo International Airport, in the Vnukovo District.
The walking route and time from the platform to the terminals were not verified.
Tip: Check the airport's own website for the route to your terminal before you travel.
An aviation theme
Moscow city news says that Pykhtino and Aeroport Vnukovo are dedicated to aviation.
The details of the decoration at this station were not described in the sources.
Tip: Look at the walls for the aviation theme while you wait for your train.
Opened with Pykhtino
The station opened on 6 September 2023, together with Pykhtino, in the extension from Rasskazovka, which is 5.5 kilometers long.
The name was approved by the mayor earlier in the same year.
Tip: Check the line map to see how the extension reaches the airport.
An underground station with an island platform
Unlike the surface stations farther along the other lines, Aeroport Vnukovo is underground, with one island platform.
The depth was not found in the sources.
Tip: Allow a few minutes between the platform and the surface when you plan your time.
A long ride from the center
From the center, Line 8 runs west through Park Pobedy, Minskaya and a series of south-western stations to the airport.
The journey time was not verified.
Tip: Allow plenty of time for the journey when you have a flight, and check the timetable on mosmetro.ru.
Atmosphere
The platform is modern and quiet most of the day, with travelers pulling suitcases beside commuters from the south-west. The sound is trains, announcements and the rolling of luggage wheels.
The walls carry the aviation theme that the station shares with Pykhtino. At the end of the line, trains empty and refill, and the platform is calm between arrivals.
It is busiest around the main flight times and at rush hours, and quieter in the middle of the day and late in the evening.
History of Aeroport Vnukovo Metro Station
The Solntsevsky radius of the Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya Line began in 2014, when Delovoy Tsentr opened and was joined to Park Pobedy. The radius was extended south-west in stages. In 2017 it reached Ramenki, and in 2018 it reached Rasskazovka, which is about 5 kilometers from Vnukovo International Airport.
A further extension to the airport was planned. On 10 February 2023 the mayor approved the name of the station as Aeroport Vnukovo.
The station opened on 6 September 2023, as part of the extension from Rasskazovka to Aeroport Vnukovo, 5.5 kilometers long, together with Pykhtino. It is the western terminus of the line and the westernmost station of the Moscow Metro.
Moscow city news says that the stations Pykhtino and Aeroport Vnukovo are dedicated to aviation.
Today the station is the Metro’s stop for Vnukovo International Airport. Details of its depth, architects and exits should be checked.
Tickets and Booking for Aeroport Vnukovo Metro Station
There is no ticket for the station itself; entering needs a Metro fare. Reports on 2026 fares differ: budget-level (₽) for a single ride with a Troika card, slightly higher with a contactless bank card and higher for a 90-minute fare, while some sources still give lower fares. Check the current fare on the official Moscow Metro site, mosmetro.ru.
- Troika card: a reusable card sold at ticket windows and top-up machines in station halls and through the official Metro app; the deposit is reported as a small amount (₽), so check the price.
- Foreign cards: reports conflict on whether foreign Visa or Mastercard cards and phone payments work at the turnstiles, so carry rubles in cash and buy a ticket or card at a ticket window.
- Rush hours: the line is busiest in the morning and evening on weekdays.
Rates for Russian citizens and concessions differ. All fares and payment methods are listed on the official site, mosmetro.ru.
Plan and Book
How to Get to Aeroport Vnukovo Metro Station
Aeroport Vnukovo is in the Vnukovo District, in the far south-west of Moscow, at Vnukovo International Airport.
- Metro: Aeroport Vnukovo (Line 8, Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya, yellow), the terminus, after Pykhtino.
The exit details and the route from the platform to the terminals were not verified; check the airport’s own website. Aeroexpress trains from Kievsky Rail Terminal are a separate way to the airport, with their own fares. A taxi can drop you at the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility details were not confirmed. The depth of the station and the availability of lifts and step-free access were not verified. For travelers with luggage, check the arrangement with the Metro or the airport before traveling, or check mosmetro.ru for assistance.
Food Nearby
The airport has cafes and restaurants beyond the station. Specific venues were not verified, so check the airport's own website and opening hours before you go.
What to Bring
Bring your ticket and travel documents for the flight, a Troika card or some rubles in cash for the Metro, and extra time for the long ride.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Aeroport Vnukovo Metro Station
The terminus platform
The island platform at the end of the line, with the aviation theme on the walls, subject to the Metro's photography rules.
Best time: Quiet moments in the middle of the day
Photography Rules
Photography rules in the station were not confirmed. Taking photographs of the platform is common, but tripods and flash can be restricted, and the platform is busy around flight times, so stand clear of the platform edge. Drone rules in Moscow are strict and change, and are tighter near an airport.
Family Suitability
The station is a practical stop for families flying from Vnukovo. The ride from the center is long, and the platform is busy around flight times, so keep children close and away from the platform edge. Strollers and luggage need the escalator or a lift, and lift access was not confirmed.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Allow plenty of time for the ride from the center, which runs the whole length of the western radius.
- Do not confuse the station with Aeroport on Line 2, which is named after the old Khodynka aerodrome and is far from Vnukovo.
- Check the airport's own website for the route from the station to your terminal.
- Check that your train goes to Aeroport Vnukovo, since the line has more than one end.
- Ride through Park Pobedy on the way to see its murals while you have time.
- Travel outside the rush hours if you have heavy luggage.
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FAQ: Aeroport Vnukovo Metro Station
When did Aeroport Vnukovo open?
On 6 September 2023, together with Pykhtino.
Which line is it on?
Line 8, the Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya Line, in yellow, at the western end of its Solntsevsky radius.
Is it the westernmost station of the Metro?
Yes, it is the westernmost station of the Moscow Metro.
Does it serve Vnukovo Airport?
Yes. Check the airport's website for the route from the station to your terminal.
Is it underground?
Yes, with one island platform.
Do I need a ticket to see it?
Yes, a Metro fare is needed to enter. See the fares and payment section.
What is the theme?
Aviation, shared with Pykhtino.
How long do I need?
About 5 minutes to see the platform, but allow a long ride from the center.
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