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An airport is more than just a place to get on or off an airplane. They also meet and see off loved ones here … To make waiting comfortable, a modern airport should include a number of important little things (but little things that play a big role): there must be vending machines with food and drinks (while you are waiting, you need to borrow), free water (the largest airport in Singapore, for example, has fountains), there should also be sockets, free internet, showers, etc. We can say that these are basic conditions, but an ideal airport should include even more.
Let’s see how good the largest airports in Russia from our list are.
10 Ufa
City: Ufa
International Airport “Ufa” accepts aircraft of various types, has two runways and a modernized airfield. More than 40 companies, both Russian and foreign, use the airport’s services.
The airport terminal consists of two terminals (international and domestic), accepts up to 800 passengers per hour. In terms of comfort, Ufa airport meets its requirements: everything here is fast and convenient. After passing through the entrance (there is only one), you find yourself in the registration hall – arriving people go out on the side and practically do not intersect with those who go to check-in.
There are many places in Ufa – I am glad that they are all soft and comfortable. Near them there are sockets, so it is possible to recharge the phone. The toilets of the airport are quite clean, on the 2nd floor there are shops: clothes, perfumes and souvenirs. So you can still buy some little thing as a gift!
9. Kazan
City: Kazan
Relatively new airport “Kazan” passengers are very pleased with cleanliness, convenience and a children’s room (yes, it is here, and this is a huge plus). Once this airport was small and completely inconvenient, but now it meets all modern requirements!
“Kazan”, of course, is not such a large airport as in Moscow, but there is no crampedness. Inside the airport is clean, well maintained, and comfortable, the signs and scoreboards are quite easy to navigate.
In the children’s room, the little ones can play while the adults wait for registration. It has everything a child needs: a slide, balls, climbing frames, etc.
You can grab a bite to eat in coffee shops and eateries if hunger strikes, but the prices here are exorbitant. In “Duty Free” you can take a walk, and, perhaps, leave the store not empty-handed.
8. Emelyanovo
City: Krasnoyarsk
Airport in Krasnoyarka “Emelyanovo” exceeds all passengers’ expectations! In a few years, he has changed beyond recognition. The bus stop is 100 meters away, which is very convenient. Fortunately, parking here is free, so those who are used to saving on everything can not worry.
The Yemelyanovo building is somewhat reminiscent of Moscow’s Domodedovo: just as beautiful, large and spacious. On the ground floor there are desks, information desk, etc. There is a lot of free space, everything is clean and tidy.
The airport is decorated in a modern style, there are shops for fans. There are also no problems with where and what to eat, as a cafe is organized. The view of the airfield from the window is amazing!
7. Paszkowski
City: Krasnodar
In general, the airport “Pashkovsky” positive reviews, there is everything you need for convenience: a cafe where you can have a bite to eat, waiting rooms, a toilet, etc. Pointers and information boards will not let anyone get lost.
Before check-in, passengers can relax in the open-air waiting room, which, it is worth noting, has a rather interesting design solution and is well equipped. You can also relax in the indoor waiting room – your choice.
An exhibition of paintings is also organized in Pashkovsky, you can walk around and look at them if you don’t know what to do with your time. Here you can drink coffee, and after registration visit Duty Free to buy interesting goods.
6. Adler
City: Sochi
Airport “Adler”, which is located in the city of Sochi, clean, there are few people here (for many, this is undoubtedly a plus), clean toilets. Under the roof of the building there is a bus stop where buses arrive according to the schedule. Drivers also drive up here – some of them kindly offer a lift to the hotel.
On the territory of “Adler” there are numerous cafes, of course, the prices in them are high, because this is an airport. You don’t get bored – at the airport there is a game “Run for luck”, you need to launch a coin into something similar to a funnel, but not everyone is ready to say goodbye to their cash.
In “Adler” there is a children’s corner, as well as shops. If we compare Adler and Domodedovo, then the first airport definitely wins.
5. Koltsovo
City: Ekaterinburg
Nice to be in a modern airport “Koltsovo” occupies a large area. The airport terminals are designed in a modern, but typical style for most Russian airports. Most of the territory is reserved for parking – such a large number is due to the fact that 70% of passengers have a car.
Inside Koltsovo, the completed renovation pleases: cheerful, bright colors cheer up, mostly yellow and orange prevail. There are a lot of information boards here. Near the airport there are hotels, railway transport, you can always catch a taxi.
4. Domodedovo
City: Moscow
Passengers are very satisfied with the service and convenience of the airport “Domodedovo”, however, food prices are high here. Since Domodedovo is located in the south-east of Moscow, it is very convenient for those living here to get to it.
The airport is large, comfortable and understandable to passengers. You will definitely not get lost in it, there is a huge parking lot in front of the entrance, but it is paid – an hour costs 200 rubles.
Despite the variety of cafes and coffee shops, not everyone wants to have a bite to eat in them, because the prices “bite”. After passing a long corridor to the departure area, passengers are greeted by golden Johann Strauss! Exactly the same sculpture is located in Vienna in the Stadtpark city park.
You can get to the airport by private car or by public transport, but it is most convenient to get from the Paveletsky railway station by Aeroexpress, which departs every 30 minutes.
3. Vnukovo
City: Moscow
Modern airport “Vnukovo” – a real handsome man! 10 years ago, he slowly began to change and revive. Stage by stage, from the construction of new areas, a beautiful airport with a developed infrastructure was revived.
The huge hall impresses with its scope and modernity, there is so much space and light here that it is easy to breathe! At first, you can be confused, but at the airport there is navigation everywhere, which helps in everything.
Information about arrivals and departures is located in different parts of the hall. You can eat in a cozy cafe, but everyone knows that prices at airports are crazy!
In “Duty Free” you can buy perfume, alcohol, souvenirs… Such stores are not much different from city ones, but the prices are too high.
2. Pulkovo
City: St. Petersburg
Airport Pulkovo pleases with light, penetrating each area with light, cleanliness, functionality, etc. At the entrance to the airport area, sometimes there is a traffic jam, and you have to wait 15 minutes, which is not very pleasant for many. You can get to and from the airport by buses – 39 and 39E, which run from the Moskovskaya metro station.
The airport premises are stylish, well-groomed, the hall is quite spacious. Many are attracted by the dome of the airport – its highlight. Advertising materials are placed throughout the building. There are practically no people on the ground floor, only during “rush hour”.
There are places where you can have a bite to eat: a grill bar, “Shokoladnitsa”, “Planet Sushi”, etc. In stores, even if passengers do not buy anything, they definitely get aesthetic pleasure from souvenirs.
1. Sheremetyevo
City: Moscow
Immediately I want to say that an electric train runs between the terminals, which is very convenient. On huge screens you can see your location and find out where to go.
You freeze in front of the magic cube… I want to take a picture next to it and take a closer look – the animals are replaced by paintings by the greatest artists. The interior design at Sheremetyevo is insanely pleasing – concise, discreet, the eyes rest.
Travelators come to the rescue for passengers exhausted by the flight, as well as for people with disabilities. In numerous shops you can buy a souvenir or just take a look at what is interesting there. And you can go to Burger King and satisfy your hunger.
For those who do not know how to pass the time, a kaleidoscope is installed, by the way, there is a stool for children. Should I use the services of Sheremetyevo? Definitely!