Moscow Domodedovo Airport

What Moscow Domodedovo Airport does

Moscow Domodedovo Airport (IATA: DME) is a major international airport located approximately 24 km from Moscow's MKAD ring road in Domodedovo, Moscow Oblast, Russia. Operating as a single integrated terminal complex (Terminal T1 with Gallery D for domestic flights and Terminal T2 International Gallery), the airport serves individual air travelers (B2C) and commercial airline partners (B2B), hosting 27 airlines serving approximately 92 destinations across Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Core products include flight operations (departure, arrival, transit, transfer processing), ground transport connectivity (Aeroexpress rail, express buses, taxi, car rental, parking with 5,000-6,500 spaces), retail and dining (Duty Free, fashion boutiques, food courts), VIP and business lounges, on-site PCR testing, baggage services, and digital passenger tools (live flight board, mobile apps, SMS/email notifications). The airport's operating entity is LLC DOMODEDOVO KOMMERSHL SERVISIZ (DME Group affiliate).

The business model is multi-stream: aeronautical revenue from landing fees, passenger service fees, and aircraft parking charges levied on airlines; non-aeronautical revenue from retail concessions (Duty Free, fashion, cosmetics, souvenirs), VIP and business lounge bookings via dmestore.ru, parking (free first 15 minutes, then 5,000 RUB/hour excess), advertising through the terminal and digital portal, cargo and freight handling, baggage services (wrapping, storage, delivery), and on-site medical services (PCR testing 2,395-3,995 RUB). Pricing is set in Russian rubles with VAT inclusive; tiers range from unit pricing (Aeroexpress 700 RUB standard / 1,700 RUB business) to subscriptions (SMS flight notifications 99 RUB/month). Marketing reaches passengers via dme.ru, dmestore.ru, VKontakte, Odnoklassniki, Telegram (@dmepress, @DME_officialBot), YouTube, and Yandex Dzen.

Following founder Dmitry Kamenshchik's 2016 arrest, the Russian state nationalized Domodedovo in June 2025 via a court ruling citing foreign-residency rules against the owners, then sold it on January 29, 2026 to Perspektiva — a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sheremetyevo Airport controlled by Arkady Rotenberg — for 66 billion rubles (~$856 million), roughly half the initial 130-132 billion rubles asking price. As of mid-2026, 15.6 million passengers were served in 2024 (4th busiest in Russia), with the airport operating at reduced international traffic levels due to Western sanctions following the Russia-Ukraine war, financial losses rising to 10 billion rubles in 2025, and debt of 70 billion rubles.

Name

Moscow Domodedovo Airport

Legal name

LLC DOMODEDOVO KOMMERSHL SERVISIZ (ООО «ДОМОДЕДОВО КОММЕРШЛ СЕРВИСИЗ»)

Website

https://dme.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

10,001+ employees

Short description

Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) is a major Russian international hub serving 15.6 million passengers annually across 92 destinations via 27 airlines, with terminal operations, retail, ground transport, lounges, and cargo services. Following 2025 nationalization, it was sold to Sheremetyevo's subsidiary Perspektiva in January 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Operations

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Airport Transfer Services (Meet-and-Greet, Fixed-Route) (THADAEAG), On-Demand Airport & Event Ride Services (Dedicated Queues/Permits) (THAIAGAK)

Keywords

• Passenger airport services
• Airline ground handling
• Aviation terminal operations
• Cargo freight handling
• Airport ground transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Domodedovo

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Passenger Service Fees and Aerodrome Charges: The airport generates revenue from landing fees, passenger service fees, and aircraft parking charges levied on airline operators using the facility. Domestic and international departures are processed through dedicated check-in zones and security infrastructure.
2. Retail and Duty-Free Concessions: The airport terminal hosts extensive retail space including Duty Free stores (Sky Duty Free, RegStaer), fashion boutiques (Swarovski, Bosco Fresh, Ray-Ban), perfumery and cosmetics, pharmacies, grocery stores, newsstands, mobile phone shops, and souvenir stores. Revenue is generated through concession rental arrangements with retail operators.
3. VIP and Business Lounge Services: The airport operates VIP lounges, business lounges, and premium assistance services including personal escort (Meet and Assist), Fast Track pre-clearance, and enhanced comfort lounges. Services are available for booking through dmestore.ru and include complimentary provisions for eligible passenger categories.
4. Parking Services: The airport operates a wide network of parking facilities with total capacity of approximately 5,000 to 6,500 parking spaces. Parking is subject to charges after free initial periods (15 minutes free in the station plaza zone), with excess time fees of 5,000 rubles per hour in aviation security and station plaza zones.
5. Ground Transport and Connectivity Services: Revenue is generated through coordination of Aeroexpress rail service, express bus services, taxi services, car rental operations (Rentmotors, REXRENT, Europcar), car sharing, kick scooter sharing, and conventional bus routes. Aeroexpress tickets are sold through airport counters and self-service machines.
6. Advertising and Media Services: The airport generates advertising revenue through digital and physical advertising placements within the terminal, on the website, and through the DME Store commercial portal (dmestore.ru), which sells airport services, tickets, and travel products.
7. Cargo and Freight Handling: Moscow Domodedovo Airport handles cargo and freight operations for airline operators, serving as a major logistics hub for air cargo in Russia.
8. Baggage Services: Revenue-generating services include baggage wrapping (упаковка багажа), baggage storage (камера хранения), porter services, and baggage delivery service (доставка багажа) for arriving passengers.
9. Medical and Testing Services: On-site medical center providing COVID-19 PCR testing with multiple turnaround options (1–24 hours) at price points from 2,395 to 3,995 rubles. The medical center operates 24/7 and is staffed by certified personnel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Moscow Domodedovo Airport (IATA: DME) operates a multi-level passenger terminal complex providing departure, arrival, transit, and transfer infrastructure for 27 commercial airlines across approximately 92 domestic and international destinations. Core offerings include flight operations, baggage handling, customs and passport control, ground transportation connectivity (Aeroexpress rail, buses, taxis, car rentals, parking with 5,000–6,500 spaces), retail and duty-free concessions, VIP and business lounge services, on-site medical/COVID-19 testing, passenger special assistance services, and real-time flight information via proprietary digital platforms (live flight board, mobile applications, and SMS/email subscription notifications).

Product overview

Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) is a major international airport serving Moscow, operating as a single terminal complex (T1 with Galleries D and T2) that provides comprehensive passenger services including flight operations, ground transportation, retail, and VIP services. The product portfolio centers on the core airport terminal operations with digital touchpoints through the official website (dme.ru) and mobile applications. Passenger-facing services are organized into six main areas: (1) Core flight services including live flight board, online and airport check-in, and baggage handling; (2) Ground transportation comprising Aeroexpress rail, buses, taxis, car rental, and parking (5,000+ spaces); (3) Retail and dining including Duty Free, fashion, cosmetics, food courts, and restaurants; (4) VIP and premium services via DME Store including business lounges, VIP lounges, and personal assistance; (5) Special care services for passengers with reduced mobility, families with children, and other special categories; and (6) Ancillary services such as COVID-19 testing, luggage wrapping/storage, and the recently added aviation simulator experience. The airport also offers dedicated transfer and transit services with through-registration capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DME Group (Группа ДМЕ): Airport management and commercial services group affiliated with Domodedovo Airport, including LLC DOMODEDOVO KOMMERSHL SERVISIZ and Airport Management Company Limited.

Products and services

• DME Mobile Application Official mobile application for Moscow Domodedovo Airport providing real-time flight information, online check-in, booking services, and passenger assistance features for individual travelers.
• Live Flight Board (Online Tablo) Real-time flight status display showing arrivals, departures, gate information, and actual times for all flights at the airport, accessible online and on-site.
• Aeroexpress Rail Service High-speed dedicated train service between Paveletsky Rail Terminal in Moscow and Domodedovo Airport, with journey time of 45 minutes. Standard fare 700 RUB one-way, Business fare 1,700 RUB one-way.
• Airport Parking Services Airport-operated parking facilities with approximately 5,000–6,500 spaces across multiple parking areas, offering short-term and long-term stays with usage-based pricing.
• VIP and Business Lounges Premium lounges including VIP Lounge and business-class lounges offering comfortable seating, refreshments, and assistance services for high-value passengers, bookable via dmestore.ru.
• DME Store Airport's commercial e-commerce portal for booking VIP services, business lounge access, personal assistance, hotels, and baggage delivery online.
• COVID-19 PCR Testing Service On-site 24/7 PCR testing and rapid COVID-19 diagnostics with results delivered via email or paper certificate, with multiple turnaround options priced 2,395–3,995 RUB.
• Luggage Services Comprehensive baggage handling services including wrapping, storage (cloakroom), lost baggage tracing, and delivery services for arriving and departing passengers.
• Passenger Assistance Services Special services for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM), families with children, unaccompanied minors, and pregnant women, including free 24/7 escort assistance.
• Airport Taxi Services Coordinated taxi and transfer services including Yandex Taxi integration, Domtrans, and transfer services between Domodedovo and other Moscow airports or city centers.
• Car Rental Services On-site car rental partner services including Rentmotors, REXRENT, and Europcar with counters located in the arrivals area for travelers needing ground transport flexibility.
• Airport Shopping (Duty Free and Retail) Duty-free shopping with Sky Duty Free and RegStaer, plus retail stores including fashion (Swarovski, Bosco Fresh, Ray-Ban), perfumery and cosmetics, pharmacies, newsstands, mobile phone shops, and souvenir stores.
• Flight Status Notification Subscription Service Email (free) and SMS (paid at 99 RUB subscription + 35 RUB per SMS) flight status notification subscription service accessible via the airport website.
• Accessibility Version (Special Site Version) Special website version for visually impaired passengers meeting accessibility standards with screen reader compatibility.
• Baggage Delivery Service Baggage delivery service allowing arriving passengers to have luggage delivered to a specified address, bookable through dmestore.ru.

Quantifiable outcome

• Moscow Domodedovo Airport served 15.6 million passengers in 2024, ranking fourth busiest in Russia
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• S7 Airlines (Сибирь)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2026S7 Airlines is the largest private airline in Russia, operating the majority of its commercial flights through Domodedovo Airport. The airline launched new routes from Domodedovo in 2026, including Moscow–Kyzyl (capital of Tuva Republic), with flights on Mondays and Saturdays departing at 21:50, increasing to three weekly from September 2. S7 transported 12.8 million passengers in 2025 with an average load factor of 94%. The airport and S7 cooperate on route development, passenger processing, and operational scheduling.
• Ethiopian Airlines (Эфиопские Авиалинии)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Ethiopian Airlines operates international flights between Addis Ababa and Domodedovo, increasing frequency to six flights per week from June 24, 2026 (adding Wednesday flights). The airline is expanding new destinations from Domodedovo to Mauritius, Mozambique, and Oman. Ethiopian Airlines utilizes a stopover (stopover) service in Addis Ababa with complimentary hotel stays (4* or 5*), transfers, and meals for transit passengers. Cooperation includes joint marketing in the Russian tourism market.
• Royal Jordanian (Королевские Авиалинии Иордании)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026Royal Jordanian announced new seasonal flights from Domodedovo to Aqaba, Jordan, to be operated twice weekly on Airbus A320neo aircraft starting July 2026. This is a new route development partnership expanding the airport's Middle East connectivity and attracting leisure and tourism traffic to Jordan.
• Aeroexpress (Аэроэкспресс)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAeroexpress operates dedicated high-speed rail trains between Paveletsky Rail Terminal (connected to Moscow Metro) and Domodedovo Airport, with a travel time of 45 minutes. The airport provides dedicated Aeroexpress platforms, ticketing counters, and self-service machines within the terminal. Tickets are sold at 700 RUB (Standard) and 1,700 RUB (Business) for a single journey. Some trains make intermediate stops in Domodedevo city.
• MOSTRANSAVTO (Мострансавто)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMOSTRANSAVTO operates social bus Route 308 between Domodedovo Airport and Domodedovskaya Metro Station under regulated pricing with fare concessions for eligible passenger categories. Additional routes (30K, 47K, 52K) temporarily suspended. The airport provides designated bus stops on the arrivals plaza.
• RentmotorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRentmotors operates car rental services at dedicated counters on the first floor of the Domodedovo terminal (between entrances 3 and 4). Operating hours: 09:00–21:00 MSK, seven days a week. Contact: +7 968 396-38-48 / +7 495 921-38-38. Email: [email protected].
• REXRENTminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorREXRENT operates car rental services at dedicated counters in the Domodedovo terminal. Operating hours: 10:00–22:00 MSK, seven days a week. Contact: 8-800-250-12-13 / +7 926 626-45-75. Email: [email protected].
• EuropcarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropcar operates car rental services at dedicated counters in the Domodedovo terminal. Contact: 8-800-777-07-55 / +7 495 640-82-82. Email: [email protected]. Provides international car rental brand representation at the airport.
• DomtransminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDomtrans provides taxi and transfer services at Domodedovo Airport. Dispatch contacts: +7 926-466-81-28 (dispatchers), +7 926-467-14-50 (accounting). Airport taxi services are coordinated through dedicated taxi stands on the arrivals plaza.
• DME MED (Medical Center Partner Laboratory)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCOVID-19 PCR testing and medical services at the airport are conducted by a partner laboratory. Location: 1st floor, Terminal T2, International Departures, Exit 5, opposite check-in counter 156. Operating: 24/7. Contact: +7 495 504-02-49, *1120 (free call). Email: [email protected]. Website: dmemed.ru.
• Domodedovo Transfer Service (DTS)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDomodedovo Transfer Service (DTS) provides specialized transit and transfer passenger handling at the airport, including through-registration (сквозная регистрация), baggage transfer coordination, and transit zone assistance for passengers connecting between international and domestic flights.
• Airport Hotel (Airhotel)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Airhotel hotel is located 600 meters from the Domodedovo terminal, providing proximate accommodation for early departures and late arrivals. The hotel is promoted through the airport's booking platform (dmestore.ru / dme.ru hotel booking section).

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Zhukovsky International Airport: Moscow-area airport primarily serving low-cost carriers and charter operations. Competes with Domodedovo for price-sensitive leisure traffic and budget airline partnerships in the Moscow catchment.
• Sheremetyevo International Airport: Moscow's other major international hub and now the parent company of Domodedovo via Perspektiva. Both airports compete directly for the same Moscow catchment across overlapping domestic and international routes, and as combined Sheremetyevo Group entities will face coordinated traffic and slot allocation decisions.
• Vnukovo International Airport: Third major Moscow airport serving the same metropolitan catchment with significant domestic and CIS route overlap. Direct competitor for Russian airline slots, low-cost carrier operations, and charter traffic that might otherwise route through Domodedovo.

Regional players

• Koltsovo International Airport: Major regional Russian hub serving Yekaterinburg and the Urals with similar domestic/international airline service mix. Comparable mid-size hub serving regional Russian traffic that competes with Domodedovo for connecting flows.
• Pulkovo Airport: Russia's second-largest airport serving St. Petersburg with similar passenger and cargo service mix. Comparable full-service hub serving a different Russian metropolitan catchment with comparable domestic and limited international network.
• Sochi International Airport: Russia's largest leisure and seasonal traffic airport serving the Black Sea coast. Comparable in scale and serves overlapping Russian airline customers (S7, Ural, NordStar), competing for seasonal Russian passenger demand.

Broad incumbents

• Dubai International Airport: Global mega-hub serving as a primary connecting point for Russian passengers via Emirates' Domodedovo service. Comparable in scale and operational complexity as a multi-terminal hub serving Europe–Asia transit flows.
• Istanbul Airport: Major global hub now absorbing transit flows between Russia, Europe, and Asia as Western carriers exit Russian routes. Comparable large-scale hub operations with similar passenger service mix and growing importance for Russian transit traffic.
• Fraport AG: Global airport operator (Frankfurt plus portfolio) representing best-in-class European hub management. Comparable as a publicly-relevant airport operator with diversified aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenue streams benchmarking global hub economics.
• Aéroports de Paris (Groupe ADP): Operator of Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports, among the world's largest airport groups. Comparable as a major European full-service hub operator with similar retail, lounge, and transit passenger service mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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