Is a 1 hr layover in Moscow long enough?

DME · Domodedovo International Airport · Moscow, Russia
Probably Enough

Yes, 1 hour is probably enough for a layover at DME (Moscow).

This comfortably clears the domestic MCT and gives a workable buffer for domestic-international transfers.
Concourses
3
Max Transit
25m
Avg. Security
20m
Primary Hub
S7 Airlines
Domestic → Domestic
45min
Domestic → International
70min
International → Domestic
75min
International → International
60min
tight
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Because the terminal is one long building, allow extra walking time even though there's no separate transit system.
International arrivals must clear Russian passport control and customs before reaching the domestic zone, which can take longer than the flight itself for non-Russian passport holders.
S7 Airlines passengers connecting domestic-to-domestic can often use dedicated transfer desks that speed up rebooking and baggage handling.
Check whether your international flight uses a remote stand, since the shuttle bus ride can eat 10-15 minutes of your connection window.
Keep printed or downloaded documentation of your visa/transit status handy, as Russian border control can be slow and paperwork-heavy for foreign nationals.
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Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
DME operates as one continuous terminal building divided into domestic and international zones, connected by long indoor corridors and moving walkways, so there is no train or airside bus between terminals in normal cases. Passengers connecting between international and domestic flights must clear passport control and, in many cases, a fresh security screening, while some remote international stands require an apron shuttle bus adding extra time.
Is 1 hour enough for a layover at Domodedovo International Airport (DME)?

This comfortably clears the domestic MCT and gives a workable buffer for domestic-international transfers.

What is the minimum connection time at DME?

Minimum connection times at Domodedovo International Airport: Domestic-to-Domestic is 45 minutes, International-to-International is 60 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.

Can I make a 1 hour connection at DME on an international flight?

1 hour clears the 60-minute international minimum connection time at Domodedovo International Airport, but you should still head directly to your gate. DME operates as one continuous terminal building divided into domestic and international zones, connected by long indoor corridors and moving walkways, so there is no train or airside bus between terminals in normal cases. Passengers connecting between international and domestic flights must clear passport control and, in many cases, a fresh security screening, while some remote international stands require an apron shuttle bus adding extra time.

What happens if I miss my connection at DME?

If you miss your connection, go directly to your airline's transfer desk in the terminal — S7 Airlines and Ural Airlines maintain dedicated rebooking counters — as ground staff can often place you on the next available flight or arrange overnight accommodation if needed.

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