Pykhtino Metro Station is on the Solntsevsky radius of the Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya Line, in the Vnukovskoye Settlement of New Moscow in the far south-west of the city. Pykhtino Metro Station is the stop before Aeroport Vnukovo, the station for the airport, and it shares an aviation theme with it.
It has an island platform and serves the Solncevo-Park residential complex. The sources found give few details about its opening and its depth, so this guide sticks to what is verified: its place on the line, its theme and how the fares work.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Пыхтино |
|---|---|
| Address | Vnukovskoye Settlement, Novomoskovsky Administrative Okrug, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Vnukovskoye |
| Interchanges | Pykhtino (Line 8 (Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya, yellow), the station itself, between Rasskazovka and Aeroport Vnukovo) |
| 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 (as of October 2026 – check the official site, mosmetro.ru). |
| Best time to visit | Mid-morning and early afternoon on weekdays are calmer, and late evening is quiet. The morning and evening rush hours are the busiest, when the platform is crowded with commuters heading for the center.
The station works in every season, so it is a good stop on a cold or wet day. |
| Last updated | October 6, 2026 |
Why Visit Pykhtino Metro Station?
Pykhtino is one of the last stations of Line 8 in the south-west, in the New Moscow settlement of Vnukovskoye. It lies between Rasskazovka and Aeroport Vnukovo, the airport station that ends the line.
It has a theme that visitors can recognize: Moscow city news says that Pykhtino and Aeroport Vnukovo are dedicated to aviation, with drawings on the walls. A glass wall runs beside the platform.
The station serves a new housing development, the Solncevo-Park residential complex, and is mainly of use to travelers who want to understand how the Metro approaches the airport. Check the Metro’s official site for the airport link.
Highlights of Pykhtino Metro Station
An aviation-themed station
Pykhtino shares its theme with Aeroport Vnukovo: Moscow city news describes both stations as dedicated to aviation.
The walls are decorated with drawings, in keeping with the theme.
Tip: Look along the walls for the drawings, and compare them with the airport station.
A glass wall beside the platform
A photo of the station shows a train beside a glass wall, which gives the platform a light, open look.
The exact arrangement was not described in the sources.
Tip: Look at the glass wall in daylight, when the hall is brightest.
The stop before the airport
On Line 8, Pykhtino lies between Rasskazovka toward the center and Aeroport Vnukovo, the terminus, for Vnukovo Airport.
It is not the airport station itself.
Tip: Check mosmetro.ru and the airport's own site for the link between the station and the terminal.
An island platform
The station has one island platform, shared by trains in both directions.
The platform is in the Vnukovskoye Settlement of New Moscow.
Tip: Check the destination on the front of the train before you board.
Serving a new housing development
The station serves the Solncevo-Park residential complex, a new district in the south-west of the city.
It is mainly a commuter stop.
Tip: Expect more residents than visitors, especially at rush hours.
At the end of the radius
Pykhtino is one of the last stations of the Solntsevsky radius, which starts at Park Pobedy, with its murals and its depth of 84 meters.
Park Pobedy has its own article.
Tip: Plan a ride through Park Pobedy on the way to or from the south-west.
Atmosphere
The platform is modern and bright, with a glass wall letting in light and drawings on the walls that refer to aviation. The sound is trains and announcements, and the light is even and clean.
Residents of the new housing district use the station every day, and visitors are few. It feels like a quiet suburban stop on the way to the airport.
It is busiest at rush hours, and calm in the middle of the day on weekdays and late in the evening.
History of Pykhtino 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 on 30 August 2018 it reached Rasskazovka, near Vnukovo Airport.
Pykhtino lies beyond Rasskazovka, in the Vnukovskoye Settlement of New Moscow. It is a station with an island platform, between Rasskazovka and Aeroport Vnukovo, which serves the airport and is shown as the end of the line.
The station serves the Solncevo-Park residential complex. Moscow city news says that Pykhtino and Aeroport Vnukovo are dedicated to aviation, and the walls are decorated with drawings.
The date of the opening of the station was not found in the sources, and should be checked.
Today the station is a stop on Line 8 in the far south-west of the city. Details of its depth, architects and exits should be checked.
Tickets and Booking for Pykhtino 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 station 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 Pykhtino Metro Station
Pykhtino is in the Vnukovskoye Settlement of New Moscow, in the far south-west of the city.
- Metro: Pykhtino (Line 8, Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya, yellow), between Rasskazovka and Aeroport Vnukovo.
The exit details and the walking times to any sights were not verified. For Vnukovo Airport, the next station, Aeroport Vnukovo, is the airport stop; check the airport’s own website for the link to the terminal. A taxi can drop you at the station.
Accessibility
Accessibility details were not confirmed. The depth of the station and the availability of lifts and step-free access were not verified. Contact the Metro or check mosmetro.ru before traveling if you need step-free access or assistance.
Food Nearby
The streets of the Solncevo-Park residential complex have shops and cafes typical of a new housing district. Specific venues were not verified, so check opening hours before you go.
What to Bring
Bring a map or a navigation app, and some rubles in cash for a ticket or a Troika card.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Pykhtino Metro Station
The glass wall beside the platform
A train standing beside the glass wall, with daylight in the hall.
Best time: Daylight, between trains
Wall drawings
The drawings on the walls that give the station its aviation theme.
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 and the wall drawings is common, but tripods and flash can be restricted, and the platform is busy at rush hours, 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 short stop that suits families who are heading for the airport or who like the aviation theme. It is busy at rush hours, so keep children close and away from the platform edge. Strollers need the escalator or a lift, and lift access was not confirmed.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Do not assume the station is the airport stop; Aeroport Vnukovo is the next station on the line.
- Check the destination on the front of the train, since the line ends at the airport station.
- Look at the wall drawings and compare them with Aeroport Vnukovo, which shares the theme.
- Check the airport's own website for the way from the station to the terminal before you travel.
- Plan a ride through Park Pobedy on the way to or from the south-west, to see the deepest station of the Metro.
- Visit between rush hours so you can look at the design in peace.
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FAQ: Pykhtino Metro Station
Which line is Pykhtino on?
Line 8, the Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya Line, in yellow, between Rasskazovka and Aeroport Vnukovo.
Is it the station for Vnukovo Airport?
No. Aeroport Vnukovo, the next station, is the airport stop.
What is the theme?
Aviation, shared with Aeroport Vnukovo, with drawings on the walls.
Where is it?
In the Vnukovskoye Settlement of New Moscow, in the far south-west of the city.
What does it serve?
The Solncevo-Park residential complex.
Do I need a ticket to see it?
Yes, a Metro fare is needed to enter. See the fares and payment section.
When did it open?
The date was not found in the sources and should be checked on the Metro's site.
How long do I need?
About 5 minutes to see the station.
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