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Biometric Aeroexpress fare payment introduced at Domodedovo airport

Photo by © Domodedovo Airport Press Service

Biometric fare payment on the carrier’s trains became available for the passengers of Domodedovo airport in the terminal Aeroexpress. Since May 18, 2023 two turnstiles in the terminal are connected to biometrics, marked with special stickers, the system of biometric payment to the airport is available only for the trip from Paveletskiy railway station and back, said the press service of Domodedovo.

To use the service, you need to bind your biometric data, bank card details and Troika in the personal office of the user in an application Metro Moscow. Passengers who already use the service to travel in the subway and MCC (Moscow Central Circle railway system) do not need to register again. To pass through airport turnstiles you need to stop in front of the appropriate turnstile and look into the camera placed on it. After identifying the passenger, the bank card will be charged according to the Standard fare and the turnstile flaps will open automatically.

“Digitalization of services is a way to create a convenient service for passengers and increase the efficiency of business processes. Domodedovo Airport works together with state authorities, public organizations and partner organizations to create a high-tech space in the air terminal. We are the first in Russia, we have created an infrastructure for implementing paperless technology passenger service – automated turnstiles (eGate), which are equipped with all gates, as well as entrances to the customs control zone in the departure gallery for international flights,” said the press service of the airport.

Also at Domodedovo a digital passenger information system has been created – the DME website has online board sections, public transport scheme, rules for different types of control and more.

Comfortable high-speed electric train Aeroexpress follows the route Paveletsky railway station (Paveletskaya underground station) – Verkhniye Kotly – Domodedovo Airport. Some trains make an intermediate stop in Domodedovo city. Travel time is 45 minutes.