Zhukovsky International Airport (IATA: ZIA, ICAO: UUBW) serves Moscow, RU. It has 44 scheduled routes to 40 destinations in 10 countries, operated by 8 airlines.
- Potentially Quicker Processing: Due to its smaller size, ZIA can offer fewer queues, less air traffic, and a more relaxed atmosphere, with some travelers reporting very fast processing from plane to car.
- Parking: Yandex Maps reviews indicate that visitors generally like the parking facilities at the airport.
- Mother and Child Room: The airport provides a Mother and Child Room for female travelers with young children, accessible 24 hours with required documents.
- Strollers: Strollers are available for use free of charge from landside to departure gates.
- Limited Terminal Facilities & Amenities: Travelers frequently complain about a "pathetic choice" of shops and food/drink options, very few sitting places in the departure hall, and generally small facilities. Only one restaurant and two cafes (Shokoladnitsa) are consistently noted, with some reporting only 40 seats for 150+ passengers.,,
- Poor Transportation Connections: A significant and consistent complaint is the lack of direct public transport infrastructure to Moscow's city center, making onward travel less convenient and requiring transfers. The airport is considered "soooooo far from Moscow" by some.
- Uncomfortable/Dirty Toilets: Several reviews specifically mention uncomfortable, bad, or very dirty toilets.,
- Lack of Charging Outlets/Wi-Fi: Travelers report a severe lack of electrical outlets, with some being glued shut, and no Wi-Fi, even paid.,
- Immigration Procedures: An American tourist in January 2024 reported undergoing a mouth swab for DNA, fingerprints, and photos during immigration, which was unexpected. Some travelers also describe passport control staff as rude and unhelpful.,
- Baggage Claim Issues: Experiences include long waits for bags, bags not appearing on the carousel, and slow, inefficient processes for filing lost baggage claims.
- Zhukovsky International Airport** appears to be a functional, albeit basic, airport. While it may offer a less crowded experience with decent parking, travelers should be prepared for limited amenities within the terminal, potential issues with cleanliness, and plan their onward journey to Moscow carefully due to the lack of direct public transport. The immigration process for some foreign nationals may also involve extensive biometric data collection.
- Sources researched: airportroutes.com, simple.advisor.travel, airportsinfo.ru, plaso.pro, irecommend.ru*
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Airport routes
Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA) offers 44 flight routes operated by 8 airlines. Major carriers include Ural, Red Wings Airlines, Ural and others. Popular destinations from Moscow include Dushanbe, Khudzhand, Tbilisi Int'l, Osh, Fergana.
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How many destinations have nonstop flights from ZIA?
Zhukovsky International Airport has 44 scheduled routes to 40 destinations in 10 countries, operated by 8 airlines.
Which airlines fly from Zhukovsky International Airport?
8 carriers operate scheduled departures, including Ural, Red Wings Airlines, Ural.
Where is Zhukovsky International Airport located?
Zhukovsky International Airport is located in Moscow, RU, at an elevation of 377 ft. Its IATA code is ZIA and ICAO code is UUBW.