How to get to Odessa airport for a flight to Egypt?
Compared to many other Ukrainian airports, Odessa is located a little further than usual, about 15 kilometers from the city. However, a huge number of local public transport will make it easy and quick to get to your desired location.
The most popular options are as follows:
- Bus number 129. You can take the transport near the Privoz market, and then it goes straight to the terminal. Starts working from 07:00 to 19:00. You will have to wait no more than 30 minutes, excluding traffic jams.
- Bus number 117. The final stop is on Academician Vorobyov Street. The route runs from 07:00 in the morning until 19:00 in the evening. The movement interval also does not exceed 30 minutes.
- Trolleybus No. 14. You can get on it at the “Privokzalnaya Ploshchad” stop. The opening hours are as follows: from 05:25 to 20:10. The waiting time is approximately 15 minutes.
- Suburban buses. There are quite a few routes heading towards the airport. However, it is worth considering that not all of them stop close to the terminal, so you may have to walk a little longer than expected. You can find detailed information about routes on the website of the local bus station.
- Taxi. There are many services presented in Odessa. You can call any service by phone and use their services. You can also use online applications, for example, Uber, Uklon and others that operate in Ukraine. This way you will be able to compare prices and choose the desired class of car, in addition, the call is made directly from your smartphone. Some applications have the ability to track the entire path.
The most convenient way is to drive your own car. There are two parking lots near the airport, which are designed for hourly or daily stays. At any of them you can leave your car for 15 minutes for free, then you will have to pay the cost for an hour or a day. If you need to leave the car for several days, then it is better to take the car to parking lot No. 2, where the cost per day is more affordable.
Passengers of the preferential category can use both parking lots for free during the first day, after which payment is made on a general basis. Tariffs are listed on the airport website, and you can also find directions there.
Remember that you need to arrive at the airport at least two hours before departure to go through all the necessary procedures. Therefore, before leaving, take into account the timing of traffic jams so as not to be late.
Services at Odessa airport for tourists
At the airport, passengers have access to many services, both paid and free. The list looks like this:
- Medical Center. The institution operates around the clock, without breaks and weekends. Help is provided for a wide variety of complaints.
- Services for people with disabilities. Registration is carried out through the medical center if necessary. It happens in a more accelerated and comfortable way. You can also request to be accompanied by medical professionals. To facilitate the movement of passengers around the airport, special ambulifts, strollers, etc. are available. There is a special restroom.
- VIP room. Clients are provided with escort services by a personal assistant. The waiting takes place in the high-comfort hall. Clients are also provided with copy center services, free Internet, TVs, etc. Fares can be found on the airport website.
- Cafe. They offer a quick snack or a full breakfast, lunch or dinner.
- Luggage storage. Located on the first floor of the terminal. The price is the same, regardless of the size and weight of luggage, as well as the number of packages.
- Room for passengers with children. Parents or accompanying children and their children can use: cots, chairs, stove, sink, kettle, etc. There are various toys and games that will help distract children from the flight or simply pass the time.
The entire list of services, as well as tariffs for them, are posted in the corresponding section of the Odessa airport web portal. In addition, it is recommended to carefully read this information, since some services can only be ordered in advance. This can be done by phone or online by writing to the company's email.
Flight and visa required for departure on a last-minute tour to Egypt from Odessa.
Flying from Odessa to Egypt is not that long, although direct flights are not that common. In general, travel time to the most popular destinations will take you the following amount of time:
- Sharm el-Sheikh – 6 hours 5 minutes;
- Hurghada – 3 hours 30 minutes.
However, depending on the number of transfers, the time may increase. In some cases, up to a day, however, such options are quite rare.
Ukrainian tourists need to apply for a visa upon arrival at the airport. It will cost $25 in cases where the stay does not exceed 30 days. However, if you do not intend to travel outside the resorts of the Sinai Peninsula, and your stay does not exceed 15 days, then the visa is issued completely free of charge. If you have to travel outside of it, you will have to pay $25.
In addition, the passport must be valid for another six months after entry. In addition, you must show a voucher from the hotel where you are staying or a message from the landlord confirming your booking.
In addition, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the transportation rules of the selected company. They may vary slightly for each carrier. It is worth paying attention to the following issues:
- Rules for the carriage of baggage and hand luggage (permissible quantity, weight and size). For excess you will have to pay an additional amount.
- Rules for transporting goods from the duty-free zone. Most often, passengers are restricted from carrying liquids. In addition, the integrity of the package must not be compromised.
- Rules for transporting animals. Small animals can be carried in a carrier in the cabin. Remember that using a tranquilizer is not necessary, even if the airport employee insists.
Don't forget about pills or other anti-nausea medications, as well as in-flight entertainment to brighten up a long flight.
What to do if the flight to Egypt from Odessa is delayed?
Don't panic, as this won't help your case anyway. You need to call your travel agent, who will tell you a list of further actions. He will also file a complaint with the operator to clarify the circumstances.
Usually the agent asks to take a photo of the board, which shows a message about the delay or cancellation of the plane. It is also additionally recommended to request a document from a carrier representative with a similar statement. The main thing is not to confuse the representative with an airport employee, as he may not know about the reasons for the delay.
In addition, the passenger must provide:
- drinks and snacks if the flight is delayed by two hours;
- breakfast, lunch or dinner – four hours;
- hotel room and transport to it, if necessary, – 12 hours (charter flights) or 6 – 8 hours (regular).
Regular flight users have the following benefits if the flight is delayed or canceled due to the fault of the air carrier:
- You can refuse the company's services with a refund for the unused portion.
- If the carrier offers, then you are allowed to fly on another nearby flight in the same direction without additional payment.
- Receive compensation for every hour of waiting. But remember that the amount cannot exceed half the ticket price.
If passengers have not received anything from the first list depending on the waiting time, it is recommended to file a complaint against the carrier by drawing up a free-form protocol. Ask other passengers on your flight to sign the document to make it more binding. Also, if you were forced to purchase something yourself, please include receipts with your complaint to receive compensation for the goods or services purchased.
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