Aviapark Shopping Mall

The Aviapark shopping and entertainment center is located on the legendary Khodynskoye Field in Moscow and is a unique space for shopping, entertainment, and family leisure. Opened in November 2014, the complex quickly earned the status of one of the main shopping landmarks of the capital thanks to its impressive scale and variety of offerings. The total area of the center is 400 thousand square meters, which is equivalent to approximately 36 football fields. The retail area occupies 230 thousand square meters, making Aviapark the largest shopping center in Europe by total area. In terms of leasable space, the complex is second only to the famous London Westfield.

History of the creation of the shopping center on the site of the legendary airfield

From airfield to retail giant

The territory on which Aviapark now stands has a rich history. Here was located the Central Airfield named after M.V. Frunze and Moscow’s first airport. It is symbolic that the name of the shopping center has preserved the memory of the aviation past of this place. The first stone of the future complex was ceremonially laid in November 2012. Construction of the large-scale project took only two years, and on November 28, 2014, the official opening took place, although most of the stores began operating from Monday, December 1.

Investments and project team

Implementation of the ambitious project required investments of about 1.4 billion dollars. The main shareholders were businessmen Mikhail Zayts and Igor Rotenberg. The developer of the project was AMMA Development, founded in 2007 by investor Mikhail Zayts together with top managers of IKEA/MEGA Property Russia, who had experience in creating the successful MEGA shopping center chain. The general contractor for construction was the Turkish company Renaissance Construction. In 2024 it became known that Igor Rotenberg had left the group of shareholders back in February 2021. In the summer of 2025, the owners of the complex put the property up for sale with an asking price of at least 100 billion rubles.

Architectural features and unique solutions

Glass roof and abundance of natural light

One of Aviapark’s main architectural features is its glass roof with an area of 40 thousand square meters. This solution embodies the concept of a building based on an abundance of light and space. Natural lighting creates a comfortable atmosphere for visitors and allows significant savings on electricity during daylight hours. The architectural design was developed by the American bureau Callison, which specializes in creating large shopping and entertainment complexes around the world.

The tallest cylindrical aquarium in the world

The hallmark of the shopping center is the giant aquarium located in the central atrium. Its parameters are impressive: its height is 23 meters, and its diameter is 6 meters. The tank holds 370 thousand liters of seawater, home to about 2.5 thousand fish. Most of the inhabitants were brought from the Red Sea. In 2016, Aviapark’s aquarium was officially recognized as the tallest cylindrical aquarium in the world and entered into the Guinness World Records. Watching the underwater world has become a favorite pastime for both children and adult visitors to the center.

Green area on the top floor

The top floor of the complex is decorated with a green area designed in the style of an urban park. This space is ideal for relaxing after active shopping and creates a unique atmosphere of being close to nature right inside the shopping center.

Infrastructure and transport accessibility

Convenient location in a fast-growing district

Aviapark is located at 4 Khodynsky Boulevard in the central part of Moscow. The Khodynskoye Field district is actively developing and becoming one of the most attractive areas of the capital. In September 2018, the new Khodynskoye Field city park, created according to a project by the Italian architectural bureau Land Milano, opened directly next to the shopping center. Transport accessibility is ensured by the proximity of Leningradsky Avenue and the Third Ring Road. The complex is conveniently located for residents of different districts of Moscow.

CSKA metro station

In February 2018, the CSKA metro station opened near the shopping center. The metro exit is literally just a few steps from the main entrance to the complex. Although the shopping center and the metro station were designed simultaneously, they were not directly connected by an underground passage — the pedestrian route runs through the car park, entering via a side entrance.

Parking for 5 thousand cars

For visitors traveling by private car, there is a spacious two-level car park for 5 thousand parking spaces. Navigation is organized using convenient color and numerical zone markers. Parking conditions are as follows:

• the first two hours on weekdays are free
• each subsequent hour on weekdays costs 50 rubles
• on weekends and public holidays each hour costs 50 rubles
• 20 minutes are allocated free of charge for drop-off and entry

Special benefits are provided for large families, veterans of the Great Patriotic War, and people with disabilities. Customers of anchor tenants can take advantage of additional special offers.

Shops and shopping galleries — more than 400 brands

Anchor tenants

The six-story complex houses more than 415 stores of various formats. Among the anchor tenants are major federal and international chains:

• Auchan hypermarket — the largest in Moscow with 53 thousand product items
• OBI DIY hypermarket
• Hoff furniture store
• Swedish furniture giant IKEA
• Stockmann department store with branded clothing
• electronics and household appliances in M.Video and Eldorado
• sports goods in Decathlon and Sportmaster
• children’s goods in Detsky Mir

Fashion brands and clothing

The first and second floors of the mall offer a wide selection of clothing and footwear for the whole family. Here, affordable brands stand side by side with premium labels. Popular international brands include:

• H&M — a Swedish mono-brand chain occupying part of the first and second floors
• Zara, Mango, Bershka, Pull&Bear, Stradivarius — Spanish brands
• Uniqlo — a Japanese brand with functional clothing
• Reserved, House — Polish chains
• Marks & Spencer, New Yorker — European brands

The premium segment is represented by boutiques Armani Exchange, Pinko, Max Mara, Brooks Brothers, Stefanel, Gerard Darel, Marella, and others. Russian brands include Gloria Jeans, O'Stin, 12Storeez, Akhmadullina Dreams, Bosco Fresh.

Unique department store Trend Island

Trend Island department store deserves special attention — a unique retail zone with clothing and accessories from affordable brands. This conceptual space combines fashion trends with reasonable prices.

Footwear and accessories

Lovers of quality footwear will find stores of leading brands:

• ECCO — a Danish brand with anatomically correct shoes
• Geox — Italian breathable footwear
• Pazolini, Baldinini — Italian premium brands
• Zenden, Tervolina, Ekonika, Respect — Russian chains

Accessories are offered in numerous boutiques, including Robinzon with suitcases and backpacks, Piquadro with business bags, and Samsonite with reliable luggage.

Home goods and electronics

On the first floor are large two-level OBI and Hoff stores, where you can find everything you need for the home — from furniture to tools. Fans of Scandinavian design will appreciate the IKEA store on the third floor. The range of home goods is complemented by Zara Home, Arya Home, and Cozy Home stores with textiles and decor. A huge selection of digital and household appliances is offered by the federal chains M.Video and Eldorado. Mono-brand stores Samsung, Xiaomi, and Huawei will delight fans of specific smartphone and gadget manufacturers.

Entertainment for the whole family

KidZania children’s park

The main pride of Aviapark’s entertainment zone is the first KidZania children’s theme park in Russia. This is a unique edutainment space where children get acquainted with various professions in a playful format. Young visitors can try themselves as doctors, firefighters, pilots, journalists, and representatives of dozens of other specialties. The park is open daily from 11:00 to 21:00 and enjoys huge popularity among Moscow families.

Karo Sky 17 cinema

On the top floor is one of the largest cinemas in Russia — Karo Sky 17 with 17 auditoriums. The total area of the cinema is 10 thousand square meters. Each auditorium is equipped with modern acoustic and projection systems and comfortable seats. Four auditoriums offer enhanced comfort: three are in the business category and one is VIP. The cinema operates from 10:00 to 02:00, which allows visitors to watch late showings.

Active entertainment

For active leisure, Aviapark offers:

• a year-round ice rink
• a karting center for speed enthusiasts
• the Aerotube attraction — a free-fall simulator
• Mowgli trampoline center with 34 trampolines and a foam pit
• PandaPark — a rope park for agility training

Quests and virtual reality

Fans of intellectual entertainment will appreciate:

• Claustrophobia quest room with immersion into a haunted house or a medieval castle
• Target VR shooting club
• PlayVR virtual reality gaming halls
• a mirror maze

Educational spaces

For children’s development, the following are available:

• Bricks learning space
• Kodabra programming and digital creativity school
• Zamania, Opushka, and Pautinka play parks

Restaurants and cafés — 82 venues for every taste

More than 80 food outlets operate in Aviapark — from small kiosks and a food court to full-service restaurants.

Fast food

For a quick snack, well-known fast-food chains are available:

• McDonald's and Burger King with classic burgers
• KFC with its famous chicken
• Kroshka Kartoshka with baked potatoes
• Ciao Pizza with quick pizza

Cafés and restaurants

For a full lunch or dinner, restaurants of various cuisines are open:

• Torro Grill and Kebab Lab — grilled dishes
• Sushi Market, Shikari, Edoko — Japanese cuisine
• DimSum&Co — Asian cuisine
• Halal Barbecue — Eastern dishes

For lovers of coffee and desserts, numerous coffee shops and patisseries are open where you can relax during shopping.

Practical information for visitors

Opening hours

The shopping center is open daily:

• Monday — Thursday, Sunday: from 10:00 to 22:00
• Friday — Saturday: from 10:00 to 23:00

Anchor tenants have extended hours:

• Auchan: from 08:00 to 00:00
• OBI: from 08:00 to 24:00
• Karo Sky 17 cinema: from 10:00 to 02:00
• KidZania: from 11:00 to 21:00

Parking operates around the clock.

Services and facilities

The following are available on the premises of the complex:

• ATMs of major banks — Sberbank, Raiffeisen, Alfa-Bank, Gazprombank
• Qiwi and MKB payment terminals
• beauty salons — 4Hands, Brow&Go, Topgun, Ostrova
• Kudryashka children’s hair salon
• Zagoraem tanning studio
• a medical station on the minus-first level
• toilets and mother-and-child rooms on every floor

How to get there

By metro: CSKA station is located literally at the entrance to the shopping center. This is the most convenient way to get to Aviapark. By MCC: you can travel to Zorge station and then transfer to bus number 318. By bus and trolleybus: buses 105, 207, 318, 456, 818, 904, 905 and trolleybuses 65, 70, 82 go to the “Dynamo metro station” stop. From the stop to the shopping center is about 1.5 kilometers on foot. By car: from the center of Moscow, the route is about eight kilometers along Leningradsky Avenue. By taxi: all popular services are available — Yandex.Taxi, Uber, Gett, Citymobil.

Why you should visit Aviapark

The Aviapark shopping and entertainment center is a whole city under one roof. It is a place where everyone will find something to their liking — shopping lovers will appreciate the variety of stores from budget to premium, families with children can spend the whole day in the entertainment zones, and gourmets can try dishes from different world cuisines. The unique aquarium with tropical fish, glass roof with natural lighting, modern architecture, and convenient infrastructure make a visit to Aviapark comfortable and memorable. The proximity of the metro station and the large free parking ensure convenient transport accessibility. Aviapark is not just a shopping center, but a modern space for shopping, entertainment, and family recreation in the very heart of a dynamically developing district of Moscow.