Odesa Opera and Ballet Theatre
A late-19th-century Neo-Baroque theatre designed by Viennese architects, one of the city's most emblematic buildings.
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Odesa: airports, things to do and where to stay
Odesa is a Black Sea port city known for its 19th-century architecture, tree-lined boulevards, the Potemkin Stairs and a cosmopolitan, witty character.
Odesa airports
From the airport to central Odesa
Odesa International airport is about 7 km from central Odesa.
Public buses and minibuses
Before the closure, public buses and minibuses linked the airport with the city centre.
Taxi
Before the closure, taxis waited outside the terminal. The ride to the city centre took roughly 15-25 min; it is best to agree the fare in advance or book the taxi through an app.
Odesa
Things to do in Odesa
Potemkin Stairs
A monumental 19th-century staircase leading down to the port, famous from the film Battleship Potemkin.
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Odesa Passage
A late-19th-century shopping arcade with a richly decorated façade and a glass-covered interior.
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Transfiguration Cathedral
A large Orthodox cathedral in the city centre, rebuilt in the early 21st century.
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Which airport serves Odesa?
Odesa is served by Odesa International (ODS).
How far is the airport from central Odesa?
Odesa International airport is about 7 km from central Odesa.
How do I get from the airport to central Odesa?
From Odesa International airport you can take Public buses and minibuses (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Odesa?
Highlights of Odesa include Odesa Opera and Ballet Theatre, Potemkin Stairs, Odesa Passage, and Transfiguration Cathedral.
Photo credits
- Odesa Opera and Ballet Theatre: Igor Turzhanskyy, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Potemkin Stairs: DIMSFIKAS, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Odesa Passage: Haidamac, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Transfiguration Cathedral: Konstantin Brizhnichenko, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons