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Odesa International Airport

Odesa, Ukraine

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Odesa International Airport

Odesa, Ukraine
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172 ft
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Ukraine's historic Black Sea gateway airport.

Opened
1936
Location
Odesa, Ukraine
Odesa International Airport (IATA: ODS, ICAO: UKOO) is the main commercial airport serving Odesa, Ukraine's third-largest city and a major Black Sea port. Located approximately 8 kilometres south-west of the city centre, the airport has historically served as an important hub for regional and international travel in southern Ukraine. The airport handled a growing number of passengers in the years before Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, which led to the suspension of commercial flights. Prior to closure, it connected Odesa with destinations across Europe and the Middle East, serving carriers such as Ukraine International Airlines, Ryanair, and Turkish Airlines. As of the mid-2020s, the airport remains closed to civilian traffic due to the ongoing war, with its future operations dependent on the security situation in the region.
Terminals
The airport features a single main passenger terminal building that was modernised in the 2010s to handle increased passenger volumes.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible from central Odesa by taxi, minibus (marshrutka), and public bus routes covering the approximately 8-kilometre route.
Airlines here
Before suspension of operations, major carriers included Ukraine International Airlines, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, and Wizz Air.
Notable facts
  • ›Commercial flights were suspended following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
  • ›The airport served over 2.5 million passengers in 2019, a record at the time.
  • ›It is situated roughly 8 km south-west of Odesa city centre.
  • ›The airport has roots dating back to the Soviet era, with origins in the 1930s.
  • ›Odesa is a UNESCO World Heritage city, making the airport a gateway to significant cultural heritage.
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Gateway to Ukraine's Pearl of the Black Sea coast

Odesa International Airport, located approximately 7 kilometres south-west of the city centre, has served as the primary aviation hub for Ukraine's most storied port city for decades. Known for its elegant blend of Soviet-era infrastructure and modest modernisation efforts, the airport reflects Odesa's unique cultural crossroads between Eastern Europe and the Black Sea world. Operations have been significantly affected by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine that began in 2022, with commercial flights suspended for safety reasons.

Terminals
  • Main Passenger Terminal — A single consolidated terminal handling both domestic and international departures, featuring basic check-in, retail, and lounge facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services from the official airport taxi stand
  • Ride-hailing apps (Uber, Bolt) available pre-conflict
  • City bus routes connecting the airport to central Odesa
  • Private transfer and shuttle services to the city centre
  • Car rental desks operated by international and local agencies
Nearby Hotels
  • Ribas Hotels (Odesa city centre)
  • Londonskaya Hotel
  • Hotel Odessa (waterfront)
  • Bristol Hotel Odessa
  • City Hotel Odesa
Dining

Inside the terminal, food options are limited to a small café and snack kiosks offering light meals, pastries, and beverages. The surrounding Odesa city centre, roughly 20 minutes by road, offers a rich dining scene centred on Black Sea seafood, traditional Ukrainian cuisine, and Mediterranean-influenced restaurants along Deribasivska Street.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm flight status carefully — commercial operations have been suspended since February 2022 due to the conflict in Ukraine.
  • Pre-book transfers in advance, as taxis at smaller Ukrainian airports can be unmetered and negotiations are common.
  • Currency exchange is available in the terminal, but rates at city-centre banks or ATMs are generally more favourable.
  • Odesa's city centre is compact and walkable; arriving with a local SIM card or roaming plan helps navigate using mobile maps.
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Route map (12 destinations)

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Routes

ODS → IST8Q · 320
ODS → DWCFZ · 73H
ODS → SHJG9 · 320
ODS → MUCLH · CR9 CR7
ODS → WAWLO · E75 E70
ODS → VIEOS · E90
ODS → DMEPS · 319
ODS → KBPPS · 738 735
ODS → LCAPS · 737
ODS → VIEPS · E90
ODS → ISTPS · 320 734 738
ODS → TLVPS · 738
ODS → DMES7 · 319
ODS → SVOSU · 319 320 SU9
ODS → ISTTK · 738 739
ODS → KBPUJ · 320
ODS → SVOUJ · 320
ODS → VKOUN · 73G
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Odesa International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Odesa International Airport is an international airport of Odesa, the third largest city of Ukraine, located 7 km (4.3 mi) southwest from its city centre.

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