About Zaporizhzhia Intl. Airport
Mokraya International Airport is located in the city of Zaporizhie in the east of Ukraine and operates domestic and international flights. You can travel to Moscow, Istanbul, Antalya, Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh from Mokraya International Airport. As well as a passenger and a cargo terminal building, there is also a hotel at the airport. The airport is an important center in terms of cargo transportation to Europe and the Middle East and especially the Republic of Turkey and annually approximately 300 thousand passengers fly from the airport.
Getting to the City Center from Zaporizhzhia Intl. Airport
You can easily reach the city center from Zaporizhia International Airport by taking a taxi. If you prefer public transportation, you can also take a bus. There are also the offices of some car rental companies at the airport. Some hotels in Zaporizhia also offer shuttle services special to their guests. You can see the taxis waiting for passengers right in front of the arrival terminal of the airport. Taximeters are not available in many taxis or they are not used. You should definitely talk with the driver about the taxi fare and destination. You shouldn't hesitate to bargain with the driver because the taxi service is offered to the tourists at higher prices. You can reach the city center in less than half an hour from the airport under normal traffic conditions. It is possible to get to the city center by taking the bus number 3 from the bus stops at the airport. One-way ticket price is 3.5 Hryvnia. The buses depart every 13 minutes and the bus ride takes about one hour. Many hotels in Zaporizhia offer airport shuttle service to their guests. If you want to take the advantage of this service, you need to make a reservation in advance and you should inform your hotel about your arrival time and the number of passengers and luggage. Please keep in mind that the hotel shuttle service may be a bit more expensive compared to taking a taxi. Zaporizhia International Airport has the offices of some rental car companies. By renting a car, you can enjoy the comfort during your journey, but please keep in mind that you need to have an international driver's license. If you prefer, you can also rent a car with a driver by paying a bit more for this service.Taxi
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Getting to Zaporizhzhia Intl. Airport from the City Center
You can take a taxi to reach Zaporizhia International Airport from the city center. If you prefer to travel by public transportation, you can also take a bus. You can also take the advantage of airport shuttle service if your hotel offers such a service, as well as you can prefer the car rental option.
Taxi
You can easily find a taxi in Zaporizhia city center at any time. If the traffic flows normally, you can reach the airport in less than half an hour. Many taxis in the city haven’t got taximeter and those having one do not activate it. Many taxi drivers try to charge especially foreign tourists at higher prices and you should talk with the driver about your destination and bargain about the taxi fare. If you want, you can also ask your hotel to arrange a taxi for you.
Bus
It is possible to reach the airport by taking the bus number 3 departing from the city center. The buses depart every 13 minutes. Transportation from the city center to Zaporizhia International Airport by bus takes about one hour. One-way ticket price is 3.5 Hryvnia.
Hotel Shuttle Service
The airport shuttle service provided by the hotels is a practical transportation option preferred by many visitors. You can ask your hotel if they provided shuttle service and then you can make your reservation. Please keep in mind that the hotel shuttle service may be a bit more costly compared to taking a taxi. Transportation to the airport by hotel shuttle service takes about half an hour under normal conditions.
Rent a car
If you have an international driver’s license, you can meet your transportation needs by renting a car from one of the many car rental companies in the city center. If your driver’s license is not appropriate, it is possible to rent a car with a driver by paying a bit more for this service. Your hotel can also help you with the contact information of the car rental companies.
Airport Information
Zaporizhia International Airport is located about 17 kilometers west of the city center. Although the airport has an unpretentious building, it offers various services such as a hotel, café-bar, duty free shop, VIP lounge and a CIP lounge. There are also the basic units such as safe deposit box, clinic, currency exchange office, supermarket and cash dispenser machine. In addition, Motor Sich, which is an aircraft engine factory, is located inside Zaporizhia International Airport.