Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Transport
ARRIVING IN MOSCOW
CLIMATE CHANGE AND TRAVEL
Every form of transport that relies on carbon-based fuel generates CO
2
, the main
cause of human-induced climate change. Modern travel is dependent on aeroplanes,
which might use less fuel per per person than most cars but travel much greater dis-
tances. The altitude at which aircraft emit gases (including CO
2
) and particles also
contributes to their climate change impact. Many websites offer 'carbon calculators'
that allow people to estimate the carbon emissions generated by their journey and,
for those who wish to do so, to offset the impact of the greenhouse gases emitted with
contributions to portfolios of climate-friendly initiatives throughout the world. Lonely
Planet offsets the carbon footprint of all staff and author travel.
Air
Most travellers arrive in Moscow by air, flying into one of the city's three airports: Domode-
dovo, Sheremetyevo or Vnukovo International Airport. The vast majority of international
flights go in and out of Domodedovo and Sheremetyevo, both of which are about an hour
from the city centre by car or train.
All three airports are accessible by the convenient
Aeroexpress train
( 8-800-700 3377;
www.aeroexpress.ru
;
R340-400; 6am-midnight) from the city centre; reduced rate is
available for online purchase. Alternatively, order an official airport taxi from the dispatch-
er's desk in the terminal (R2000 to R2200 to the city centre). You can save some cash by
booking in advance to take advantage of the fixed rates offered by most companies (usually
from R1500 to R1800 to/from any airport). Driving times vary wildly depending on traffic.
Domodedovo International Airport
Since 2003,
Domodedovo
(
www.domodedovo.ru
)
, located about 48km south of the city, has
undergone extensive upgrades and has become the city's largest and most efficient interna-
