FBOs at Moscow Sheremetyevo International UUEE SVO

Airport security

Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport operates under ASTORISK threat level 5-CRITICAL due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, with the FCDO advising against all travel to Russia citing high likelihood of terrorist attacks and the US State Department maintaining a Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory.

Recent drone attacks in February and April 2026 resulted in multiple temporary airport closures, while Russian aviation authorities have implemented rolling flight restrictions due to unmanned aerial vehicle threats throughout 2026.

Sheremetyevo has enhanced its perimeter protection system and received recognition for strengthening Russia's national security infrastructure, though the airport comprises six terminals handling over 49 million passengers annually.

Security protocols include mandatory biometric registration for foreign arrivals as of December 2024, while the airport has deployed an AI-powered anti-drone system called Yenot-SD to detect and deter unmanned aerial vehicles.

Terminal access includes standard security checkpoints, baggage claim areas, and screening procedures, with recommended arrival times of 3 hours for international departures to accommodate enhanced security measures.

Customs, immigration and regulatory

Hours: 24/7 Biometric data collection mandatory for all foreign arrivals

Ground corridor

DO NOT OPERATE - FCDO advises against all travel to Russia due to ongoing invasion of Ukraine and heightened detention risks for foreign nationals.

Multiple security incidents in Moscow including shootings near residential areas and bombing near railway stations create unpredictable ground transport risks. Political demonstrations occur unpredictably with harsh authority responses; foreign visitors risk detention even during peaceful protests.

Ground transport security compromised by arbitrary enforcement, document checks, and potential targeting of foreign nationals. Recommend immediate evacuation if currently in country via pre-arranged vetted transport to departure points only.

City threat summary

Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport operates under ASTORISK threat level 5-CRITICAL due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, with the FCDO advising against all travel to Russia citing high likelihood of terrorist attacks and the US State Department maintaining a Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory.

Recent drone attacks in February and April 2026 resulted in multiple temporary airport closures, while Russian aviation authorities have implemented rolling flight restrictions due to unmanned aerial vehicle threats throughout 2026.

Country overview

Russia carries a universal Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and virtually all major Western governments, a posture that has remained stable throughout 2026.

The country is engaged in an ongoing armed conflict with Ukraine, with border regions including Belgorod, Kursk, and Bryansk subject to active drone and missile strikes; Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure have produced fuel shortages and elevated transportation costs across the country.

The overall threat environment is compounded by a high terrorism risk acknowledged by Russia's own FSB, severe restrictions on civil liberties and political activity, and the near-total absence of Western consular and financial support for foreign nationals inside the country.

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