How to get to Ukrainian airports for flights to Greece?
Ukrainian travelers can go to any Greek resort from the airports of major cities in the country. There are several ways to get to them:
- Kharkov – the air terminal was built just 12 kilometers from the center. It is easy to get here by routes No. 5, 115, 255, 152. The fare is from 8 to 12 hryvnia, the operating schedule is from 5:30 am to midnight - it is better to check the route of each bus number separately;
- Chernivtsi. You can get to the airport by buses (minibuses) No. 38, which depart from Epicenter. Transport operates from 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., the total journey time is 15-25 minutes, excluding traffic jams during rush hour. Some commuter buses also run along the route, which can be used to get to the nearest populated area of the air hub;
- Kyiv. The capital has a large international airport "Borispol", which sends tourists to Greece. The facility is located 8 kilometers from the city center; you can get here by many buses: No. 220, 316, 535, 178, 415, 474. The fare ranges from 5 to 20 hryvnia, depending on the route and its distance;
- Dnieper. There are only two routes to the airport – No. 109 and No. 60. Vehicles run at intervals of 10-15 minutes, begin work at 5:00 am, the last one ends at midnight;
- Odessa. Residents of the city can easily and fairly quickly get to the airport, because it is located quite conveniently. The transport interchange allows passengers on international flights to quickly get from anywhere in the city using the following buses - No. 14, 117, 129, 156, 232. The trip price is 6-15 hryvnia;
- Lviv. To get to the terminal you can take minibuses with numbers 9, 10, 48. The transfer is available from 5:30 am to 00:30 at night.
In addition to the indicated routes, travelers will be able to get to the air hubs by personal transport. Each airport terminal listed above has a guarded, paid parking lot where you can leave your car for a period from several minutes to weeks for a fixed fee.
If the flight is at night or early, it is better to use the services of a taxi service. The car should be ordered in advance, leaving 2 hours for registration, and you also need to add travel time. The cost of a taxi trip will depend on various factors - distance in kilometers, the type of car chosen (economy, luxury, standard, comfort), the amount of luggage, etc. The cost of the trip is from 40 to 350 hryvnia.
Airport services for tourists traveling to Greece
Every Ukrainian airport that carries out charters to Greece has the title of “international”. According to standard requirements, airports provide a number of services for passengers:
- Kharkov airport is equipped with everything necessary to make travelers feel comfortable. There are spacious waiting rooms with linear seats, panoramic views of the runway. All amenities for people with disabilities and elevators are separately equipped. There is a first-aid post, a terminal, a service for wrapping luggage in stretch film, ATMs, and a currency exchange office. A duty free store has been opened, where passengers are offered various goods from global manufacturers at an affordable price. VIP services are available for an additional fee.
- The airport terminal in Chernivtsi has a small area. It contains everything necessary for customers - a duty free store; an elite restaurant, a simple coffee shop where tourists can have a snack, enjoy desserts, or order lunch to go. A first-aid post, a pharmacy kiosk, terminals, ATMs, a currency exchange office, a waiting room, a business lounge, a lounge area, a smoking area, and a “Mother and Child Room” are open.
- Odessa offers passengers of international flights excellent airport lounges, where they have everything they need for an excellent mood before the start of their vacation. There are spacious, bright waiting rooms, and a separate room for corporate clients and business negotiations. You can have a tasty meal or snack in a restaurant or cafe-bar. Luggage storage, a service for wrapping luggage with protective film, a currency exchange office, and an ATM are available. There is a separate room for smokers, a lounge area, and kiosks with newspapers and souvenirs.
- The Lviv air hub differs from others in its compact size, as well as an excellent duty free store, an excellent restaurant, a sushi bar, and a coffee shop. There is delicious fresh food and a large selection of different drinks. A business lounge, shops with souvenirs, newspapers, essential goods, and a pharmacy kiosk are also open. At the currency exchange office you can get dollars, euros, and Russian rubles.
- Kiev "Borispol" is the largest airport in the country. The maximum number of services for guests is provided here. The wide check-in area can accommodate a huge number of passengers per hour; a luggage packing station, luggage storage, and waiting rooms are separately available. A business lounge has been opened especially for corporate clients, where you can use a computer, video equipment, landline telephone, fax, etc. There is an excellent duty free store, a lot of restaurants, cafes, a sushi bar, and coffee shops. The pricing policy in the food area is low and accessible to everyone. There is a hotel of the same name, a “Mother and Child Room”, a smoking room, a lounge area, currency exchange, ATMs, terminals, a first-aid post, and a pharmacy kiosk.
- Dnepr offers passengers of international flights spacious, bright airport halls, where there are many comfortable seats for waiting, a wide passport control area, and a baggage packing station. You can have a delicious meal in a restaurant, cafe, or order food to take away. There is a terminal, an ATM, a currency exchange office, a pharmacy kiosk, and a first-aid post. VIP services can be ordered separately.
Each of the listed airports has its own parking area where visitors can leave their cars for a fee for periods ranging from several hours to weeks.
Flight and visa for holiday in Greece
When making calculations, it is necessary to take into account the fact that in Ukraine, like Greece, there are several airports, and therefore the flight time will differ significantly:
- Kyiv – Athens – 2 hours 45 minutes;
- Dnepr – Thessaloniki – 2 hours 20 minutes;
- Lviv – Heraklion – 2 hours 50 minutes;
- Odessa – Thessaloniki – 1 hour 55 minutes.
Ukrainians will have to prepare for a trip to Greece. Documents for a visa are submitted 90 days before departure (start of the tour). To do this, you will need to collect the entire package of papers, supplement them with photographs and permits. The cost of a visa varies - adults (from 22 years to retirement age) - 60 euros, children under 6 years old - free, from 6 to 21 years old - 18 euros, pensioners from 20 to 60 euros.
You should carefully study the rules for obtaining a visa on the official website!
Also on the airport website they provide tourists with important information about which things and objects can be transported abroad without problems, and which ones are better to refuse. According to these data, it is necessary to distribute luggage into a suitcase and hand luggage.
Despite the fact that the flight takes a small amount of time, in order to maintain good health and eliminate unpleasant sensations at altitude, you must use the following recommendations:
- Avoid drinking strong alcoholic drinks or cocktails containing alcohol 24 hours before departure.
- Do not eat fatty foods, exotic dishes, seafood, fish without heat treatment (sushi).
- Avoid active medications, sedatives, and other additives.
As a light snack, you can take nuts and dried fruits in your hand luggage. If you have a tendency to get motion sickness, you can buy mint (eucalyptus) candies and chewing gum.
What to do if the flight from Ukraine to Greece is delayed?
There is no need to despair, because flight delays (even cancellations) are a normal situation; this happens to every fifth passenger who frequently travels around the world. The main thing is to keep your travel document throughout the entire journey.
As soon as information is received that the plane is delayed, it is necessary to photograph the information board, as well as the ticket. This evidence can be decisive in proceedings and will also help obtain compensation.
During the tedious wait at the airport, each passenger can take advantage of the following privileges:
- up to 2-3 hours, travelers can count on receiving hot sandwiches, cold and warm drinks of their choice;
- more than 6 hours – hot lunch, second course with drinks;
- after 8-10 hours, a comfortable transfer to the hotel is provided, as well as subsequent overnight accommodation.
Most often, global transportation companies care about their own reputation, so they try to resolve an unpleasant situation quickly, in favor of the client. You may receive an offer to exchange a ticket without additional payments for another flight.
In another case, you can return the travel document, receiving it for the full price spent on the purchase. Next, the tourist has the right to independently buy another ticket.
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