# Leaving airports in Russia: the fast, honest guide

> How to get out of every major airport in Russia without overpaying — ride apps, official taxis, trains and cash tips for 3 hubs.

- Published: 2026-07-22
- Updated: 2026-07-22
- Author: Airport Exit
- Canonical URL: https://www.airportexit.com/blog/leaving-russia-airports-guide

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You've landed in Russia. You're tired. Everyone at the arrivals hall wants to sell you a ride. Here's how each of the main airports actually works — the ride app that works, the fair fare, and the transit option worth taking.

## The rules for Russia

**Ride apps:** Yandex Go is the only app you need — foreign cards may or may not work depending on sanctions.

**Cash vs card:** Cash is safer than assuming your card will work; carry rubles.

**Golden rule:** never take an unmarked car from someone approaching you inside the terminal. Walk to the official taxi rank or open your ride app.

## The airports

### [Moscow (DME)](/airports/dme-moscow)

Full breakdown of every transport option, current fares and known scams: [airport guide for Moscow (DME)](/airports/dme-moscow). Also useful: [money and tipping at DME](/currency-at/dme-moscow) and [whether Uber works at DME](/uber-at/dme-moscow).

### [Moscow (SVO)](/airports/svo-moscow)

Full breakdown of every transport option, current fares and known scams: [airport guide for Moscow (SVO)](/airports/svo-moscow). Also useful: [money and tipping at SVO](/currency-at/svo-moscow) and [whether Uber works at SVO](/uber-at/svo-moscow).

### [St Petersburg (LED)](/airports/led-st-petersburg)

Full breakdown of every transport option, current fares and known scams: [airport guide for St Petersburg (LED)](/airports/led-st-petersburg). Also useful: [money and tipping at LED](/currency-at/led-st-petersburg) and [whether Uber works at LED](/uber-at/led-st-petersburg).

## Bookmark this before you fly

Screenshot the airport guide for wherever you land — arrivals is a bad time to fight patchy Wi‑Fi. Every guide on Airport Exit is updated as fares and apps change in Russia.

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