About Cherkasy Intl. Airport
Cherkasy International Airport, which was built by the Soviet Union government in the city of Cherkasy, succeeded in becoming one of the largest international airports of the country at the beginning of the 1980s. The airport, where international flights stopped in 1992 after the disintegration of the Soviet Union and Ukraine gained its independence, was closed in 2002 after offering service for domestic flights for a while. In 2007, the renovation efforts were initiated since the need for an airport in Cherkasy arose, and in 2009 the airport was reopened to domestic and international flights. The new passenger terminal building has the capacity to welcome 400 passengers per hour while the new cargo terminal building has the capacity to store up to a thousand tons of cargo.
Getting to the City Center from Cherkasy Intl. Airport
The Cherkasy International Airport is very close to the city center and the transportation is very easy. You can rent a car at the airport or take a taxi for a quick transportation. If you prefer to use public transport you can take the buses to the city center from the bus stop near the airport. Please note that the possibility that your hotel is providing airport shuttle service is very high in Cherkasy. By renting a car at the airport you can have a comfortable transportation vehicle for your entire trip. It is possible to reach the city center in 10 - 15 minutes under normal traffic conditions with the car you rent. You can reach the city center in less than 15 minutes by taking a taxi from in front of the airport. Although the fare schedule is standard, you might negotiate with the driver before taking the taxi. The bus stop is only a 5 minute walk away from the airport and buses leave very often. It takes less than half an hour to reach the city center. The ticket price is 3,00 UAH. Most hotels in Cherkasy offer transportation services to its guests. Please note that this service is based on a fee and must be booked in advance. Although the cost is generally higher, hotel services are more convenient and comfortable compared to other means of transportation.Car Rental
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Getting to Cherkasy Intl. Airport from the City Center
The distance between the city center and the Cherkasy International Airport is only 5.5 kilometers; a fact that make transportation both easy and fast. It is possible to reach the airport in a short time by hotel service, rental car or taxi. Alternatively, there are public buses to the airport.
Car Rental
You can reach the airport within 15 minutes by a car you rent from the city center. Your hotel can help you with renting a car.
Taxi
You can always find a taxi in the city center. It is possible to reach the airport in 10 minutes by taxi.
Bus
You can reach the airport in less than half an hour by taking the shuttle bus from the city center. Ticket price is 3.00 UAH for a single journey. The bus stop is only a 5 minute walk away from the airport.
Hotel Services
If you are going to stay at the hotel during your stay in Cherkasy, you can benefit from your hotel's airport shuttle service. Almost all of the hotels in Cherkasy provide this service. You should not forget to book in advance.
Airport Information
Established in 1984 with the idea of being the largest airport in the country, the Cherkasy International Airport serves domestic flights and charter flights in general, although it maintains the 'international' title. The most preferred alternative method of transportation to the city of Cherkasy is to transfer from Boryspil International Airport or Zhuliany International Airport in Kiev.
It is also possible to reach Cherkasy from Kiev for the ones who do not have concerns about time consumption. At Cherkasy Airport you can find all of the basic units such as cash dispensers, currency exchange offices, deposit boxes. The airport has a capacity of 400 passengers per hour and is only 5.5 kilometers away from the city center.
