Getting to us!
Odessa is located on the Black Sea coast and is therefore easy to reach by a variety of means: by air, land but also by sea!
By air
Direct flights link Odessa with Antalya, Warsaw, Vienna, Vilnius, Kiev, Minsk, Munich, Prague, Istanbul, Thessaloniki, Tallinn, Tel Aviv and Tirana. Furthermore, the city is connected to virtually every other European airport via hubs such as Warsaw, Vienna or Istanbul. It is straightforward to book a flight to Odessa via the Internet.
By sea
A romantic way to reach Odessa is by sea. There are two options: by cruise ship or passenger ferry. Ferries link the port of Odessa, Ilyichevsk, with Georgian ports, Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania. For more information see www.ukrferry.com
By land
Odessa is easy to reach by rail from Europe, via Budapest or Warsaw. A train journey has a widely acknowledged allure. Landscapes roll by the window unhurried, and you can take in the slowly changing scenery at your leisure. Travel agents can inform you about the various available routes and current train timetables. This is a useful website to consult, especially if travelling from the UK: http://www.seat61.com/Ukraine.htm.
There are also some long distance coaches which travel from various points in Europe to Odessa.
Last but not least, it is of course possible to come by car or motorbike, or for the very sporty: by bike! These options allow you most flexibility as you plan your own route and are able to visit more than just the usual tourist highlights of the Ukraine. Take your time: enjoy the wonderful nature here and get acquainted with the locals.
The infrastructure in the Ukraine is well-developed: there are main roads and motorways, good value hotels/motels en route and plenty of service stations with eateries, fuel etc. Everything you may need on a journey is available here. If you do want to travel by land, we would be glad to help you plan your route and advise you.