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We would fly back from Moscow to HK in the evening. I suppose we should arrive the airport 2 hours before the departure time.
I wonder it would be the peak hour over there and taking taxi might have the risk of traffic jam??
However, some people said it is hard to take the metro with the luggage as it would be very crowd and full.
Have any of you had experience about the transport to the airport from Moscow city to the airport?
thanks a lot!

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cpcog 發表於 17-7-4 23:19
We would fly back from Moscow to HK in the evening. I suppose we should arrive the airport 2 hours b ...

Have you considered taking the Aeroexpress to the Moscow airport? Change at the Belorussy Metro station.

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thanks, I am thinking about aeroexpress too. The time should be more reliable. However, we will stay near Arbatskaya metro station, we might need to change the lines with luggage.

A private car provider offer RUB 3600 for both ways pick up. Do you think the price is reasonable?

and, how early should we arrive the airport before the departure time? 2 or 3 hours?

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cpcog 發表於 17-7-6 22:04
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thanks, I am thinking about aeroexpress too. The time should be more reliab ...

Not sure about the transportation cost, since I visited Russia a long time ago. When I was there, Putin had just become President for a few months. You may search Google for the normal private transfer price and also taxi fare, and then compare. Nonetheless, private transfer will also have the same risk of traffic jam, which AFAIK is quite serious for Moscow.

For international flight, arriving at least two hours before would be safer, no matter where you are. Don't take unnecessary risk.

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thanks a lot!
how about the time on arrival? do you remember about how long we need from landing? about 1 hour would be enough for custom and baggage claim?

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cpcog 發表於 17-7-7 19:07
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thanks a lot!

It was one of its hardest times when I visited Russia. I just remember that we were questioned at the customs again and again; seemingly the officer was expecting money from us. Apart from that, nothing really special. It ended up that longer time than usual was required. In addition, there were many reported cases of stolen luggage, though we were the lucky ones.

Besides the bad experience at the airport, we were threatened for money in a Moscow tourist spot, and again in a metro station some days later. After such experience, I dare not go to Russia again! It should be better now, as the economy has improved a bit.

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I am quite worried too, luggage lost and the people in the street.
I guess they assume Chinese are wealthy and would target us, especially we would have a child with us. in the metro, it would be crowd and dangerous too?!

We will stay there for 3 days only and hopefully everything will be smooth and fine.

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cpcog 發表於 17-7-7 21:40
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I am quite worried too, luggage lost and the people in the street.

The metro was quite crowded, but the time of travelling was also a factor. Those guys who threatened us inside the metro station looked like triad members, and they did so despite so many local people around. Nobody helped us. If going with a child, I would join a tour group instead. Moscow the most dangerous European city that I have been to, even worse than Paris and Rome. Perhaps it is better now, and hopefully much better. St Petersburg was much safer at that time.

Anyway, the buildings are very attractive, especially the Kremlin, St Basil's Cathedral and Zagorsk. Hope you enjoy your trip.

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it is awful if no one would try to help you.
It seems it is even worse than Lisbon! We didn't feel comfortable at all.
Just hope Moscow has be changed with a better condition now.

I would ask for a private airport transfer and hopefully it means safer. however, we still want to go to the Golden Ring by ourselves in a day...

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cpcog 發表於 17-7-8 22:48
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it is awful if no one would try to help you.

People were cold-hearted, likely because of the poor economy and the resulting hardship. Hopefully much much better now.

Golden Ring is a beautiful route. If you like architecture and buildings, you would like it.

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do you think golden ring is very different from Moscow?
But I have heard people there can't communicate in English well.

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cpcog 發表於 17-7-10 00:15
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do you think golden ring is very different from Moscow?

My impression is that Golden Ring was a bit different from Moscow, but there were also many similarities. Not really two different worlds.

Also, you are right. At the time of my visit, most Russians could not communicate well in English. Youngsters were somehow better. It was very difficult to seek help from the local people, e.g. asking for the correct route to go to some place. Perhaps the situation is better now, after all these years of changes. In any case, there is now Google map and other apps for travelers.

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The people in Tripadvisor said people in Golden Ring can't communicate in English at all. I guess we need a lot of body language over there.
The moscow bnb host breaks his promise to us so I am thinking of moving to another one. First impression to Moscow isn't too good already. :(

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cpcog 發表於 17-7-12 16:11
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The people in Tripadvisor said people in Golden Ring can't communicate in E ...

Moscow, very beautiful architecture, but the people there are ... just my opinion. Good luck!

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I hope the people over there would give me surprise.
I just change my bnb because the first one couldn't keep his promise. you know... I felt disappointed before going already!

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cpcog 發表於 17-7-12 22:55
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I hope the people over there would give me surprise.

Fully understand your disappointment. There are still some good guys there, just a bit rare. That's why I like Switzerland most. Besides the beautiful scenery, people are simply much nicer and you feel safe. Cultural differences.

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