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ODS Odessa International Airport

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Odessa International Airport (ODS) serves Odesa, about 8 km southwest of Odesa. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAODS
ICAOUKOO
ServesOdesa
From centre8 km
Non-stop12
Airlines12
TimezoneEurope/Kiev
Elevation52 m

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The airport in numbers

Odessa International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Odessa International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.3M passengers in 2021, against a peak of 1.7M in 2019.

Opened
1961
65 years ago
Passengers / year
1.3M
as of 2021
Peak traffic
1.7M
in 2019
Elevation
52 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1965–2021

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Odessa International Airport to Odesa

The airport is about 8 km southwest of Odesa, about 17 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~17 minmetered
Private transfer~17 minfixed upfront
Car rental~17 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Odessa International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Odessa ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Odessa International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 12 destinations, operated by 12 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ukraine International Airlines · AlMasria Universal Airlines · Air Arabia · Lufthansa · LOT Polish Airlines · Austrian Airlines · S7 Airlines · Aeroflot Russian Airlines · Turkish Airlines · Onur Air

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Odessa International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Odessa International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Odessa shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Airports nearby

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Odessa International Airport to the centre of Odesa?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 8 km southwest of Odesa, about 17 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Odessa International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Odessa International Airport to Odesa?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Odessa International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Odessa International Airport?
About 12 destinations, including Istanbul, Kiev, Moscow, Vienna. 12 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Odessa International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Odessa International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Odessa International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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