I arrive at Moscow's DME airport at midnight and my next flight doesn't depart unit 10:45 AM. Even if I start checking in at, say 8 AM, this makes for a very long layover. So - is there an airport lounge one can purchase time at? Secondly, if wanting to spend the night at the airport hotel - apparently 15 minutes outside the terminal, do you still need a transit visa (for Canadian travellers?) And if so, can I just make arrangements at the airport upon arrival for this?
Thanks very much.
You got stuck !!
Very little to do other than spend all time in DME airport
You can apply for Russia 72 hrs visa through Russia office will cost you though around 80$ and process takes 5 working days or more than 120$ takes 3 days
Make up ru mind
If you apply for visa is easy you need your flight tickets and any ducument for your next destination 2 photos, and fill the forms
Thanks, hitheo. Your advice is clear and helpful. I will stay in the airport. I'm sure I won't be the only one!
~ Max
No, and people who have stayed there before have contributed to the wonderful site which has this info on DME:
http://www.sleepinginairports.net/europe/moscow_domodedovo.htm
Hope this helps.
Hi
You Globalmax you are Transit !!
You have no choise other than enjoy DME
Or get Russia visa and enjoy anything else
I did spend once a night 8-10 hrs had morning flight DME was "better" than many European or US airport
Good luck
There is a buisness lounge in DME - http://www.domodedovo.ru/en/main/infopass/7/2/2/ Dunno if that suits you.
First - thanks everyone for your helpful comments.
Right now - at 2 AM, I am at Moscow's DME airport. I decided against the lounge on the return leg of my Central Asian trip. Following these steps will get you easily to the international boarding area - with no need for a Russian transit visa.
Immediately upon de-planing, follow the yellow signs indicating Transit/Transfer and go upstairs to the Transit check-in counter. Friendly staff will ask to see your continuing journey's e-ticket, and importantly, the tag that was issued when you initially checked in your luggage. They will transfer your bag for you onto your connecting flight and issue you a new baggage claim slip. You will not be able to access your luggage at this point, so be sure to pack your carry on bag wisely - likely for a good 8 to 10 hour layover. Once this is accomplished - about a 20 minute procedure, you are directed to Passport Control - an effortless one minute check. Afterwards, abracadabra - an opaque glass wall opens for you and voilà - you enter the international boarding area.