Odessa Airport
General information
Odessa Airport is located in the south of Ukraine, southwest from its city centre. The airport handled a record high of 1,228,102 passengers in 2017. Odessa is the fourth largest city in Ukraine, after Kiev, Kharkov and Dnipro.
Location
Where is Odessa Airport situated?
Odessa Aiport is situated southwest of the city, not far from the M16 motorway.
How many terminals has Odessa Airport?
Currently the airport has two terminals, the latest and very modern terminal was officially commissioned on April 15, 2017. The old terminal will in due course be closed down for all air traffic.
Airport Map
Nearby airports
A good alternative for flying to or from Odessa Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Ukraine.
| Airport | Distance |
|---|---|
| Chisinau Airport (Moldova) | 144km |
Transportation
Car
The distance from Odessa Airport to the centre of Odessa is 8 kilometres. By car, it takes 20 minutes to get to the centre of Odessa.
From ODS Airport to Odessa City centre by Car
Public transport
It is possible to travel to and from Odessa Airport by public transport. If you opt for public transport to and from Odessa Airport you can travel by bus. Visit the Odessa Airport transportation page for the possibilities.
Taxi transfer
A taxi is the quickest and most comfortable way to get to and from Odessa Airport. The price for a taxi ride from the airport to the centre of Odessa is about UAH 140.-. Book your taxi at Odessa Airport and discover the comfort of pre-booked taxis.
From ODS Airport to Odessa City centre by Taxi
Car rental
At Odessa Airport you can rent a car from car rental companies Sixt, Europcar, Avis, Budget and local providers. It is most convenient to find and book a car well in advance. By doing so, you can save money and time at the airport.
Airport parking
Odessa Airport offers various official parking options, from premium to low cost. In addition, alternative parking options are available near the airport. If you want to park as cheaply as possible, it's wise to book online!
At the airport
Do you want more information about facilities, currency exchange, services, free Wi-Fi, lounges, etc. at Odessa Airport? Check our at the airport page for a complete overview of all facilities and services at Odessa Airport.
Flights
Departures and arrivals
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Flight tickets
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Which airlines fly from and to Odessa Airport?
We offer you a list of airlines at Odessa Airport. The main airlines at the airport are:
- Ukraine International Airlines
- Yanair
- Motor Sich Airlines
- Czech Airlines
- Austrian Airlines
Accommodations
Hotels near the airport
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Hotels in Odessa
Looking for the best hotels in Odessa? We have selected the best hotels in the city in different price ranges. Take a look at our accommodations page for more information.
Things to do
It is possible to book tickets, activities and tours in the city and near Odessa Airport. You can avoid queues and save money by buying your tickets online. Planning a trip and wondering what to do, we give you some inspiration!
Odessa: Underground Secrets Catacombs Tour
This tour is a unique opportunity to explore Odessa's catacombs. From smuggling and slave trading, to sheltering partisans and acting as a Cold War bunker, the catacombs have had a rich history. Learn about the many roles they have played over the years.
Reviews
Have you visited Odessa Airport lately? So far, 5 airport passengers have written an airport review about Odessa Airport. This airport has an average score of 2 out of 5. Provide other airport travellers with essential airport information and tell us about your airport experience.
Latest airport reviews
Departure:
Odessa airport departures is from the old soviet building and it is chaos. So best to be there 2 hours before your flight. They have only 3 gates but they cannot organise things that well. Bring some food and drink, the bar in the building is expensive. Only imported beer from mexico for £5 a bottle and grumpy male service. No ukrainian beer, which is a shame, since it is of excellent quality, better even than german beer. You will not have a gate indicator for you flight, so best is to sit in the small waiting lounge and check the tellies above the doors of the 3 existing gates regularly. About 15 mins before your departure the tellie will indicate your destination and then he bus will soon arrive and take you to your plane. With a bit of patience it will all go ok. Do not expect Vienna airport standards in Odessa. They are still far from that but things work somehow in Odessa, it is organised chaos but they get you there in the end.
In Odessa you need to be careful that you do not get overcharged by the taxis at the airport. There is 2 buildings now. The old soviet building, which is for departures only, and a brand new building, which is for arrivals only. I was told that the new building is private and was built by an oligarch and the old building is still state owned. When you arrive in the new building do ignore the taxi drivers under any circumstance and do ignore the taxi stand. They demand euro 40 to drive you into town and this is nearly ten times as much as it really costs with an honest taxi. Leave the building and walk over to the old soviet building. From there you should be able to negotiate a better price. The price is 150 grivna, that is ca £5 (2019) or euro 5.50. There is also a trolleybus and an autobus into town from the old building. The taxi drivers in the modern building will tell you that there is no public transport. But this is not true. All you need to do is walk over to the old soviet building (ca 5 min walk) and ignore the stuff that's going on with taxis in the arrival building (new building). They are rip offs big time. Once in the centre prices are fine and people are normal.
Landing at Odessa Airport always gives me the sensation of hitting multiple speed bumps. You wonder how often aircraft that fly on this route have to replace their tyres. As we speak, the new terminal is only used for arrivals. Departures still go through the old, dated terminal. My first complaint is that there are no bagage trolleys at the parking place. Very uncomfortable. My major complaint is about how departing passengers are transported to there waiting aircraft on the platform. A bus waits outside the gate and is so crammed with passengers that I worry some eldery people or children may become unwell, especially in the summer heat. A second bus is waiting behind it in case some passengers may fall out of this one. It's an absolute insult to passengers that this second bus is rarely used. Odessa Airport, you are treating passengers worse than pigs. DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! PAZAHLSTA!