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About Lviv

Located in western Ukraine, Lviv is one of the country’s main cultural centers. Lviv has a population of over 700,000; a larger portion of that total is made up of women.  

Lviv’s historic center, also referred to as Old Town, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is home to many universities and cultural institutions such as the philharmonic orchestra and the Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet. Lviv is one of the main cultural centers in Ukraine and stands out as a center of science and industry in the country. Major attractions in Lviv are centrally located.

To explore the city we recommend starting at the Lviv National Art Gallery, which is the largest art museum in the country. Other places to visit include Potocki Palace, Market Square, Dormition Church, Armenian Cathedral, Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet, Svobody Prospekt Street, National Museum, and St. George’s Cathedral. The city hosts many festivals throughout the year, including the International festival of academic music ‘Virtuosi’, the Alfa Jazz Festival, and the Solomiya Krushelnytska International Opera Festival. Lviv has a very vibrant nightlife; Metro Club and Zanzibar are particularly lively venues. The city offers delicious examples of traditional cuisine. Make sure to try pyrohy, a baked pastry. You can also find restaurants that offer Italian cuisine and international cuisine. The average temperature in the summer is 18 degrees, which is the best time to visit the city. 

Transportation to Lviv City Center from Airport

Located in Lviv, Ukrain, 6 km from the city center, Lviv Airport is also known as Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport. The airport was named after King Daniel of Galicia and handles both domestic and international air traffic.

The airport is an important transportation hub for the city. Lviv Airport is equipped with amenities and services that will meet your pre-flight and post-flight needs. There are many areas at the airport where you can shop or relax as you wait for your flight or after you land. There are different transportation options available to get to and from the city center including taxi, trolleybus, and rental cars. Being only 6 km from the city center adds to the airport’s accessibility.

Taxi

Taking a taxi to the city center is the fastest and most comfortable transportation method available. Aero Express vehicles are the official taxi operator for Lviv Airport. Using these vehicles you can easily get to the city center. You can arrange a taxi from the taxi operator desk located in Terminal A or by calling. To find out the taxi fare to certain areas in the city you can visit the airport’s website.

Bus

Another option to get to Lviv Airport is by bus. Compared to taxis, buses are a more economical option. Buses from the airport to the city center take about 10-15 minutes. Public buses operate every day of the week, from 7 am to 10 pm. You can access these buses from the Airport (New Terminal). The public bus line route is as follows: Krychevskoho Str, Lyubinska Str, Kulchytska Str, Rynok Pivdennyi, Kulparkivska Str, Vasylya Symonenka Str, Univermag Okean, Boychyka Str, Arkasa Str, Shumskoho Str, Ivana Horbachevskoho Str, Depo, Petro Doroshenko Str and Svobody Ave.

Trolleybus

The trolleybus is another affordable transportation option. The trolleybus provides a comfortable ride to the city center, which takes about 10-15 minutes. The trolleybus operates every day of the week, from 6 am to 10 pm. You can access the trolleybus from the Airport (Old Terminal). The trolleybus route is as follows: City Center (Ivan Franko University), Lystopadovoho Chynu Str./ Krushelnytskoyi Str, St. Yura Sq, Metropolyta Anreya Str, Geroiv UPA Str (return route – Okruzhna Str.) and Lyubinska Str.

Rental Cars

Another transportation option to choose from is renting a car. Rental car offices can be accessed from Terminal A. By renting whatever vehicle you want you can get to the city center comfortably and quickly. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, BLS, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt.

Airport Information

Located in Lviv, Ukraine, Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport handles both domestic and international air traffic. The airport, which is a major transportation hub for the city, has multiple terminal buildings. The terminal buildings contain a lost and found, conference rooms, rest areas, souvenir shops, health center, and phone charging stations. The eating and drinking venues located in Terminal A provide the opportunity to dine on a variety of tasty flavors before or after your flight.

Venues that you can choose from include Cafe Chao, Chao Fourchette and Veronica. You can also pass the time by shopping in various stores located in the terminal, including Tbor Npeca, Baltona and Lviv Handmade Chocolate. To facilitate convenient monetary transactions the terminal contains a branch of the First Ukrainian Bank and a Raiffeisen Bank Aval ATM and Ukreximbank ATM. 

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019

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To which airport are the flights to Lviv arranged?

Lviv flights are organized to Lviv Danylo Halytskyi Intl. Airport.

How many hours does it take to travel to Lviv by plane?

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