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Kharkiv International Airport

Kharkiv, Ukraine

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Kharkiv International Airport

Kharkiv, Ukraine

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Kharkiv's primary international gateway in eastern Ukraine.

Opened

1924

Location

Kharkiv, Ukraine

Kharkiv International Airport (IATA: HRK, ICAO: UKHH) is the main commercial airport serving Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, located approximately 12 kilometres from the city centre. The airport handled a growing number of passengers in the years leading up to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, which caused the suspension of all commercial operations. Prior to the war, the airport served numerous European destinations through carriers such as Ukraine International Airlines, Ryanair, and Wizz Air, reflecting Kharkiv's importance as a major industrial and cultural hub. A significant terminal modernisation project was completed around 2019, expanding capacity and improving passenger facilities. As of the post-2022 period, the airport remains closed to civilian traffic due to ongoing armed conflict in the region. Its future operations are contingent on the resolution of the war in Ukraine.

Terminals

The airport features a single modernised passenger terminal that underwent significant renovation and expansion completed around 2019.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options historically included bus, taxi, and marshrutka (minibus) services connecting the airport to Kharkiv city centre.

Airlines here

Prior to closure, major carriers included Ukraine International Airlines, Ryanair, and Wizz Air, offering routes across Europe.

Notable facts

›Kharkiv is Ukraine's second-largest city, making HRK a strategically significant airport.
›The terminal was substantially renovated and expanded around 2019 ahead of UEFA Euro 2020 preparations.
›All commercial flights were suspended following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
›The airport is located approximately 12 kilometres from Kharkiv city centre.
›Kharkiv is situated close to the Russian border, making the airport particularly vulnerable during wartime.

Official website Wikipedia

This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.

Gateway to Ukraine's second city, where east meets history

Kharkiv International Airport, also known as Osnova Airport, has served Ukraine's second-largest city for decades, functioning as a key regional hub in the northeast of the country. The airport played an important role in connecting Kharkiv — a major industrial, academic, and cultural centre — to domestic and international destinations. Operations have been severely disrupted since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, and the airport remains effectively closed to commercial traffic as of the time of writing.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A single modernised terminal that handled both domestic and international departures prior to the 2022 suspension of operations.

Ground Transport

Taxi services from the city centre (approximately 10–15 km)
City bus routes connecting Osnova district to central Kharkiv
Marshrutka (shared minibus) services to the city

Nearby Hotels

Kharkiv Palace Hotel
Premier Palace Hotel Kharkiv
Hotel National Kharkiv

Dining

Prior to closure, the terminal offered a small selection of cafés and snack kiosks serving Ukrainian staples and light international fare. The Osnova district surrounding the airport has local canteens and casual dining options. Travellers planning future visits should verify current food service availability once commercial operations resume.

Traveller Tips

Verify airport operational status before any travel plans, as commercial flights remain suspended due to the ongoing conflict.
Kharkiv city centre is roughly 10–15 km from the airport; taxis were the most reliable transfer option pre-war.
The airport sits in the Osnova district — confirm public transport routes are running if operations ever resume.
Check official Ukrainian aviation authority (UKRAERORUKH) updates for the latest information on airport reopening timelines.

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Airlines serving this airport

Pacific Southwest Airlines

Ukraine International Airlines

Aeroflot Russian Airlines

Wizz Air

Wizz Air Ukraine

Routes

HRK → DXBFZ · 73H

HRK → SHJG9 · 320

HRK → VIEOS · F70

HRK → SAWPC · 320 738

HRK → VIEPS · F70

HRK → KBPPS · 735

HRK → LCAPS · 737

HRK → SVOSU · SU9 319

HRK → WAWW6 · 320

HRK → KUTWU · 320

Aircraft operating here

Airbus A3204 routes Fokker 702 routes 73H1 routes Boeing 737-8001 routes Boeing 737-5001 routes Boeing 7371 routes Sukhoi Superjet 100-951 routes Airbus A3191 routes

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