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Kharkiv, also known as Kharkov, is the second largest city in Ukraine and has a very crowded population. Kharkiv is known as a major industrial and cultural hub located in the northeastern part of Ukraine. Freedom Square, known as the city center in Kharkiv, is among the largest squares in Europe. Those who want to visit this city travel to Kharkiv International Airport.

Kharkiv is a city which has an advanced transportation network. You can benefit from plenty of options among public transportation alternatives to reach wherever you want to go. Taking the metro will shorten the journey time for longer distances, while options such as tramway, trolleybus, bus and minibus provide a more affordable transportation for closer distances. The services are generally provided from 5 am until midnight. However, it may sometimes be difficult to find public transportation to some parts of the city after 9 pm.

In addition to urban transportation, you can also make an intercity journey by some train and bus services. There are free Wi-Fi points in certain areas of the city. In the case of need for internet access, the foreign visitors can easily find out about these services' departure times by taking the advantage of these internet points.

If you have any difficulty finding your way, you can also ask for help from the ticket booths you can come across in the city. Please remember to keep your ticket during your journey. Otherwise, you may have to pay a penalty in case of ticket control. Some services may be charged higher than other options depending on the distance to be covered. If you want to travel more practically to reach where you want to go, you are advised to take the advantage of taxi or car rental options.

Kharkiv International Airport is 12.5 kilometers away in the southeast of the city. There are several transportation options to reach the airport from the city center. If you are at a distant location from the airport and want to benefit from public transportation options, you may possibly need to change the means of transportation. Depending on where you are, it is possible to get to the airport by choosing from bus, trolleybus or minibus alternatives. You can also reach the airport faster if you take advantage of the taxi or car rental options.

Bus

You can get to the airport quickly by taking the bus 115 or the bus 119. You firstly need to get to Prospekt Haharina Metro Station to get on the bus number 115; if you want to take the bus 119, you need to go to Peremohy bus stop. Other than transportation to the airport, bus plays a major role in urban transportation. There are many bus lines that serve throughout the city. You can also choose from these bus lines to reach the airport from different routes.

Trolleybus

If you are planning to take the trolleybus line 3 to the airport, you need to change the means of transportation after arriving at one of the stops at Zirka Cinema, Kuznyechna Street or Hamarnyka Street. There are 30 or so trolleybus lines that provide transportation service throughout the city.

Minibus

The minibuses used as supporting lines in urban transportation are also known as Marshrutka in Ukraine. You should firstly get to Akademika Barabashova metro station to reach the airport by minibus. Then, it is possible to reach the airport by taking the advantage of the minibuses 225 and 152 departing from this station.

Tramway

There is no direct tramway service to the airport. However, you can take the tramway to benefit from the bus, trolleybus or minibus options that provide transportation service to the airport. Tram is also one of the frequently preferred options for urban transportation. There are nearly 20 tramway lines within the city. You can find a tram nearly on all streets of Kharkiv. You can take the tramway lines 2 and 15 to get to Freedom Square.

Metro

In Kharkiv, unfortunately, there is no subway transportation service to reach the airport. However, the metro network is connected to the bus and minibus lines that provide transportation service to the airport from certain regions of the city. You can get on the metro from any central part of the city to reach Prospekt Haharina metro station, where you can take the bus number 115 to get to the airport. Alternatively, you can get off the metro at Akademika Barabashova metro station and take a minibus to reach the airport.

Metro departs every 2-3 minutes or 5 to 10 minutes depending on the traffic density. Among all lines, the longest metro line is about 45 minutes. So metro is a very practical transportation option for longer distances in urban transportation. You can get on the metro with blue tokens, which you can buy from the machines next to the station.

There are three metro lines in Kharkiv as Kholodnohirsko-Zavodska, Saltivska, and Oleksiivska.

Line 1, also known as the red line, runs between Kholodnaya Gora and Proletarskaya stations. You can transfer from the red line to the blue line at Tsentralny Rynok Station and to the green line at Zavod im. Malysheva Station.

Line 2, also known as the blue line, runs between Tsentralny Rynok and Geroev Truda stations. You can transfer to the red line from the blue line at the first station and to the green line at Universitet-Gosprom station.

Line 3, known as the green line, travels between Zavod im. Malysheva and Prospekt Pobedy stations. At the first station of the green line, you can transfer to the red line and you can transfer to the blue line at Universitet-Gosprom station.

Train

Kharkiv-Passazhyrskyi central railway station is right next to the Freedom Square in Kharkiv. Pivdenny Vokzal metro station, which is located on the route of the red line, is connected to the central railway station. The train is a means of public transportation mostly preferred to travel to the neighboring cities rather than urban transportation in Kharkiv. Although the trains are slower compared to Europe in general, the prices are very affordable.

Taxi

In Kharkiv, taking a taxi is much more comfortable and practical compared to other public transportation options. You can get a taxi from any taxi stand in the city, as well as you can hail a taxi on the road. The quality of the service provided by taxis and therefore the taxi fares may vary from company to company.

Rent a car

It is possible to reach the airport by renting a car from the car rental companies in the city and you can enjoy the free and more comfortable journey. If you prefer, you can also book your car in advance by taking the advantage of online reservation option.

Airport Information

Kharkiv International Airport offers Wi-Fi connection free of charge. You can spend your time without getting bored at the airport by enjoying your mobile devices while waiting for your flight. You can buy many valuable products at affordable prices from POVA Duty-Free store inside the terminal building.

Those who want to take advantage of the VIP services can get the private VIP cards by phone. Thanks to this service, your special assistant completes check-in and other procedures on your behalf; in the meantime, you can enjoy your time waiting for your flight in the terminal special to VIP passengers. In addition, you can find a private business lounge, conference halls, and ATMs at the airport.

Bristol Airport is located only 13 km from the city center. Traveling between the airport and the city center is extremely convenient and easy. Renting a car from the airport is a great way to get to the city center and explore its surroundings. If you would like to use public transportation then you can take a train or bus to the city center. A faster and more convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center would be by taxi; taxis are readily available outside the terminal.   

Train

The airport is not directly served by rail. The main train station, Bristol Temple Meads, is located about 13 km from the airport. There are regular bus services that provide easy transportation to the station. The Airport Flyer Express buses operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Bus services to the station run every 10 minutes. Buses depart from the terminal and take about 30 minutes to reach Bristol Temple Meads. At this station you can transfer to various train lines that provide direct or connecting transportation to surrounding cities.  

Bus

Buses are another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center and other nearby cities. Buses to the city center run every 8 minutes and cost 7 pounds.

It takes about 30 minutes to get to Bristol city center by bus. Buses to Bath take about 50 minutes and run every 30 minutes. The fare for this trip is 14 pounds.

To get to Cardiff from the airport by bus takes about an hour and 20 minutes. There are 12 services a day that operate between Bristol Airport and Cardiff. The fare for this trip is 10 pounds for a one way ticket.  

To get to Exeter from Bristol Airport by bus takes about an hour and 35 minutes. The fare for this trip is 13 pounds for a one way ticket. Buses to Exeter run every hour.

To get to Plymouth from Bristol Airport by bus takes about 3 hours. The fare for this trip is 22 pounds. Buses to Plymouth run every hour.

Car

The city center is easily accessibly from Bristol Airport by car, simply follow the signs and you’ll get to the city center in about 30 minutes. There are short-term parking areas available for those who are picking up their loved ones from the airport. It costs 1 pound to wait in this area for up to 10 minutes, 3 pounds to wait for 10-20 minutes, 5 pounds to wait for 20-40 minutes, and 20 pounds to wait for 40-60 minutes. If you plan on parking your car for over an hour then you can pay up to 50 pounds. Keep in mind that this amount allows you to park your vehicle for 24 hours.

Taxi

Another convenient and quick transportation alternative to get to the city center is by taxi. Arrow Cars is the on-site taxi service at Bristol Airport. Arrow Cars operate year-round, 24 hours a day, and are readily available at the terminal exit. It takes about 30-35 minutes to get to the city center from the airport by taxi. You can pay the fare using cash or credit card. If you are traveling with a large group you can book a larger vehicle. You can get detailed information regarding the average fare to your location in the city from the airport.

Rental Car

Renting a car is a great way to get to Bristol city center from the airport. It is also a great way to explore the natural beauty of the surrounding areas. Rental car companies at the airport that you can choose from include Hertz, AVIS, National, Enterprise, Europcar, and Budget. You can rent a car from one of these offices at the airport once you land or book a vehicle in advance by making a reservation online. Rental car companies in the city may have special promotions and campaigns throughout the year that you can keep track of online. This way you could rent a car at a more advantageous price.

Airport Shuttle

Special airport shuttle services are an extremely comfortable transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. These services provide door-to-door transportation. You can make a reservation with one of these service provides over the phone or online. That way your vehicle will be ready and waiting for you once you land.  

Luxury Vehicles

Luxury vehicles aren’t a highly preferred method of transportation in Bristol, especially for transportation to and from the airport. One of the biggest reasons why this method isn’t frequently used is because alternatives like public transportation and taxis are an extremely comfortable and convenient way to get to the city center. Nevertheless those looking for a more elite experience can book a vehicle through luxury rental companies.