WindJet: Moscow to Turin

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: 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...

Arrival: Turin, Italy - Torino-Caselle (TRN)

Turin International Airport or "Aeroporto Internazionale di Torino-Caselle Sandro Pertini," also known as "Torino-Caselle Airport," is one of the main hubs of Air One.

Location:

Turin International Airport is located 16 kilometers (9 miles) from city center.

Transport:

•Rail: The airport has a railway link to GTT Dora Railway Station in Turin. The railway station at the airport is a few meters from the air terminal.
•Bus: There is bus service to Turin city center and the Porta Nuova main railway station, Porta Susa railway station, Via Borgaro and Caselle city center.
•Taxi: The taxi terminal is located at the Arrivals Level in front of the exit.

Service:

There is a Tourist Help Desk located at the airport as well as a Lost and Found office (located on the Arrivals level next to the baggage-claim area). There are bars, cafes and restaurants are located at the airport, which include a self-service restaurant and Italian espresso coffee bars. Travelers can pass time at the Duty Free Shop, Newsagent/Tobacconist, and Gift Shops.

There is a bank, bureau de change, and ATMs available at the airport. Other facilities include a baby changing room and First Aid.