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SVOMoscow·Sheremetyevo·Moscow, Russia
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Recommended minimum1 hour
Quick Stats
Concourses
5
Terminal B (North, mostly domestic), Terminal C, Terminal D, Terminal E, Terminal F (South, Aeroflot hub, mostly international)
Max Transit
40m
via indoor walkway
Avg. Security
25m
Primary Hub
Aeroflot
Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
45min
Domestic → International
70min
International → Domestic
70min
International → International
60min
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Getting Between Concourses
Terminals C, D, E, and F are connected by covered indoor walkways and moving sidewalks, allowing many transfers without leaving the airside zone, though passport control applies whenever crossing between international and domestic flows. Terminal B, opened in 2018, is a separate complex reached via a dedicated inter-terminal train (roughly 5-8 minutes each way) plus walking and waiting time, and passengers connecting to or from B should expect a full security re-screening on arrival at the new terminal.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Key Facts
Aeroflot's dual-hub layout with north/south split
Inter-terminal train linking Terminal B to C/D/E/F
Covered walkways connect the southern terminal cluster
Passport control adds friction for international-domestic transfers
Airlines at SVO
AeroflotRossiya Airlines
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at SVO?

Still too tight for standard SVO transfers, especially with border control checks for international connections. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at SVO?

Meets the domestic-domestic MCT but leaves no margin for delays or a Terminal B transfer. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at SVO?

Meets the international MCT thresholds and gives reasonable buffer for passport control queues. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at SVO?

Comfortable for most transfers, including domestic-to-international connections with border formalities. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at SVO?

Ample time even for a Terminal B transfer requiring the inter-terminal train and fresh security screening. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at SVO?

Very comfortable for any combination of terminals, including B, with time to spare. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at SVO?

Well beyond any realistic SVO transfer requirement, even during peak travel periods. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at SVO?

Excess time for any SVO connection scenario, potentially allowing a lounge visit or meal. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at SVO?

Far more time than needed for any transfer combination at Sheremetyevo. See full 4 hr guide →

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