WindJet: Forli to Moscow

The carrier: WindJet

About

Italian budget airline WindJet flies from ten airports in Italy, three in Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Rostov), and a smattering of other destinations in Romania, Spain, France and Greece. Forlì and Catania are WindJet's primary bases.

A relatively small budget airline, WindJet is a good way to get to and from Italy.

Upside

Forli, the base airport, is good for getting to and from Emilia-Romagna and Sicily.

Downside

Limited route map not good for expansive trip planning. Frequent delays.

Baggage

* Carry-on: One item, up to 7 kg.
* Checked: Up to 20 kg for international flights; 15 kg for national flights. There is a fee of € 7 per piece of checked baggage. Each kilo over is charged at the rate of €8.

* Please visit Windjet’s website for more information on its baggage policy.

Check-in and Ticketing

Check-in at the airport opens 2 hours prior to the flight and closes 40 minutes before departure.  Web check-in is also available. 

Tip

Not recommended if you have connecting flights or are on a tight schedule.

Departure: Forli, Italy - Forli (FRL)

Forlì Airport is an airport near Forlì, in northern Italy. The airport is mainly served by Ryanair and Windjet. Location: Forli Airport is located 5 kilometers (3 miles) from Forli city centre. Transport: - Rail: The railway station is 4 km from the airport and there is a bus that connects to and from it. - Bus: Forli town's bus service runs every 20 minutes and connects the airport with town and the railway station. - Taxi: Taxis are available at the airport. Service: The airport contains an information desk, internet access and First-Aid facilities. There is a Duty Free shop and newsstand and tobacconist located at the airport as well as refreshment facilities. Passengers are able to have their luggage wrapped in protective heavy duty plastic foil, prior to the check-in procedures in the departure terminal. more...

Arrival: Moscow, Russia - Domodedovo Int'l (DME)

Domodedovo International Airport is one of three major Moscow airports and is the largest airport in Russia in terms of passenger and cargo traffic. Location: Domodedovo International Airport is located 43 km (27 miles) outside the Moscow city center. Transport: - Rail: The Aeroexpress train is a high-speed train connection that travels non-stop from Moscow, Paveletsky station, to Domodedovo International Airport and back. The trip's duration is approximately 45 minutes. An alternate train is available that follows the same route with more stops en route. - Bus: Modern Scania buses travel non-stop to Domodedovo International Airport from the Domodedovskaya underground station. Journey time is about 30 minutes. - Taxi: Taxi service is available to and from the airport. Payment should be made to the driver when boarding the taxi. Service: Information desks are located throughout the terminals. Other services include a 24-hour bank, currency exchange, post office, multiple shops and places to eat, free Internet kiosks, and Wi-Fi access. more...