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About Simferopol International Airport

Simferopol International Airport is an international airport located in the city of Simferopol of Ukraine. The airport, which started offering service in 1936, has two terminals as domestic and international. Following the Crimea crisis in 2014, it was decided by the Russian Federation that the airport will only be used for flights to and from Russian airports. From Simferopol International Airport, which is under the control of the Russians, flights are performed to destinations only in Russia.

Getting to the City Center from Simferopol International Airport

Simferopol, which is the capital of the Autonomous Republic Crimea, is one of the cities with critical importance in terms of agriculture, trade and industry. Simferopol, which has a very low population ratio, welcomes its visitors at Simferopol International Airport, which is the only airport that provides international transportation services within Crimea. The city center consists of the Lenin Square, which hosts many events, concerts and activities.

It is possible to say that public transportation facilities are good in Simferopol. Minibuses known as Marshrutka in Slavic countries provide transportation to many parts of the city.  It is also possible to travel taking the advantage of buses and trolleybuses. There are four main bus terminals in the city.

These are the Central Terminal, Resort Station, Eastern Station and West Station. Although there is a railway station in the city, the station is only used for intercity or international travel. You can travel from the airport to the city center, railway station, central bus terminal and many of the frequently preferred bus stations by public transportation options. You can take a taxi, rent a car or take the advantage of private shuttle services for a more comfortable journey.

Bus

Bus is known as the public transportation which is the most frequently preferred and affordable option for transportation to the city center. The buses depart from the front of the "Krimtrolleybus" sign that you can see in the park area next to the arriving passenger section of the airport. At the station, you can find a bus departing within a few minutes without waiting too much.

The buses also serve at night for transportation to the city center from the airport. The bus number 49 departs at 10-minute intervals directly to the central bus terminal.

49A is a bus line serves at night for transportation to the railway station and the “Resort” bus station. The bus number 98 departs every 15 minutes to the railway station and Kurortnaya Station, which is the central bus station in the western region.

The bus number 100 goes to “Eastern” bus station. The bus number 115 departs at 15-minute intervals on a route similar to the line 98. Travel by bus takes about 30 and 40 minutes.

Trolleybus

Trolleybus is also one of the transportation options preferred as much as the buses to reach the city center from the airport. However, tickets for trolleybus cost higher than the buses.  

The trolleybus number 54 departs every 12 minutes for transportation between the airport and the railway station, central bus terminal and “Resort” bus station. The trolleybus number 55 departs to “Kurortnaya” station, city center, central bus terminal and Yalta area at 14-minute intervals. The trolleybus number 9 provides transportation services between the airport and the railway station, central bus terminal and “Resort” bus station.

Taxi

The taxis that you can easily get at the airport offer a comfortable transportation alternative. If you are planning to take a taxi, it would be useful to bargain with the driver about taxi fare in advance. Instead of taking a taxi, it is also possible to choose from private transportation companies that you can make an online reservation and reach wherever you want to go.

Rent a car

Renting a car is another comfortable transportation option your can prefer in Simferopol. If you want, you can rent a car from the nearby car rental companies after landing at the airport, or you can also make your reservation online to book your car before your flight.

Last Updated: 28 Feb 2017
Getting to Simferopol International Airport from the City Center

Simferopol is the capital of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Although the city has a very low population ratio, it has an important role in terms of industry, trade and agriculture. Simferopol welcomes its visitors at Simferopol International Airport. The airport is known as the only airport that provides international transportation services within Crimea. Lenin Square not only hosts many events, concerts and activities, it also constitutes the city center. It is possible to say that public transportation facilities are good in Simferopol.

Minibuses known as “Marshrutka” in Slavic countries provide transportation to almost every part of the city.  In addition, you can also travel to many parts of the city by taking the advantage of buses and trolleybuses.

The four main bus terminals in the city are the Central Terminal, Resort Station, Eastern Station and West Station. There is a also railway station in the city, yet the station is only used for intercity or international transportation.

If you are planning to travel by public transportation, you can prefer buses and trolleybuses departing from the central bus terminal, railway station and many of the frequently preferred bus stations.

You can also take a minibus to reach these central points from any part of the city; after getting off the minibus, you can then transfer to the airport transportation vehicles to reach the airport.

If you want to enjoy a more comfortable journey, you can take a taxi, rent a car or take the advantage of private shuttle services that provide transportation to the airport.

Bus

Bus is the most frequently preferred and affordable option for transportation to the airport from the city center. There are several bus lines departing from the central parts of the city and take you to the gates of the airport. Bus departures may vary depending on the station where you are.

Some bus lines are also available for bus services after midnight. Among the buses serving on this line, the bus number 49 departs from the central bus terminal directly to the airport at 10-minute intervals.

The bus number 49A departs after midnight from the railway station and the central “Resort” bus station. The bus number 98 goes to the airport from the railway station and the central bus station on the western part of the city at 15-minute intervals.

The bus number 100 departs from the “Eastern” bus station; the bus number 115 runs parallel to the line 98 and goes to the airport at 15-minute intervals. Travel by bus takes about 30 and 40 minutes depending on their departure points.

Trolleybus

Trolleybus is also preferred as much as the buses for transportation to the airport; however, ticket prices for trolleybus are higher compared the buses. The trolleybus number 54 departs every 12 minutes from the railway station, central bus terminal and “Resort” bus station.

The trolleybus line 55 departs from “Kurortnaya” station, city center, central bus terminal and the Yalta area at 14-minute intervals.

The trolleybus line 9 provides transportation services to the airport from the railway station, central bus terminal and “Resort” bus station.

Taxi

The taxis that you can easily get in the city center offer a comfortable transportation alternative for you. You are advised to bargain with the driver about taxi fare in advance if you are planning to take a taxi. Instead of taking a taxi, it is also possible to benefit from the private transportation services by making an online reservation and get to the airport by taking the advantage of “pick-up” service from your door.

Rent a car

Renting a car is another comfortable transportation option you can prefer for transportation to the airport. If you want, you can rent a car from the offices of car rental companies in the city center, as well as you can also make online reservation to book your car in advance.

Airport Information

Simferopol International Airport hosts International and Domestic terminals. Although it is a small airport, Simferopol Airport provides a high-quality service for its passengers with a clean and well-maintained terminal building. There are small cafés in the airport building as well as a duty-free store where you can buy various products at affordable prices.

Last Updated: 28 Feb 2017

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