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Transportation to Airport from Kharkiv City Center
Kharkiv Intl. Airport
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.
Transportation to New York City Center from Airport
John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport
JFK Airport is located in Queens, about 20 km from Manhattan. There are many transportation methods to get from the airport to various parts of the city. You can take the metro, train, bus, taxi, rental car, or use an airport shuttle service. You can easily get to public transportation hubs by taking the AirTrain trains that depart from the airport. These trains also provide transportation between the terminals, rental car services, parking lot, and the hotel shuttle services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
AirTrain trains provide transportation within the airport for free. However, if you want to go to the main stations that allow access to the city’s metro, bus, and train lines, then you have to pay a fee. You can pay this fee using the MetroCard payment system, which is valid for all public transportation networks in the city. You can get a MetroCard from the automated ticket machines at the airport.
Metro
To get to the New York City Subway from the airport you have to first get on the AirTrain. There is an AirTrain station located in each passenger terminal, making the train easy to access. If you want to transfer to metro line E, J, or Z then take the AirTrain to Jamaica Station. If you want to transfer to metro line A then take the AirTrain to Howard Beach Station.
If you’re planning on transferring to one of the city’s other metro lines from lines A, E, J, or Z you can plan your route by taking a look at a map of the New York City Subway online. If you get on metro line E from Jamaica Station you can get to the western section of Queens, central Manhattan, and some transfer points in the Bronx.
Getting from the airport to Manhattan takes about 50 to 75 minutes, including the AirTrain ride from the airport to the station. By taking the AirTrain train to Jamaica Station you will have access to metro lines J and Z which provide transportation to the north of Queens, stations in the south of Brooklyn, and Manhattan. Metro line A, which runs through Howard Beach Station, provides transportation to lower Manhattan. To get on the metro you have to use a MetroCard, which you can purchase at the airport or at the metro stations. There are many card types you can purchase that depend on a variety of factors. Some of these card types include the SingleRide ticket, Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard, EasyPayXPress MetroCard, or Unlimited MetroCard. You can evaluate the most appropriate MetroCard option according to your needs during your stay in the city.
Train
After taking the AirTrain to Jamaica Station you can get on the LIRR (Long Island Rail Road) trains to get to Penn Station, located in central Manhattan. Penn Station is one of the main stations in Manhattan. It is very centrally located, in close proximity to the Empire State Building and Herald Square. These trains are the fastest way to get from JFK Airport to the city center. The AirTrain trains from JFK to Jamaica Station take about 10 minutes. From Jamaica Station you can get to Manhattan in about 35 minutes. From Jamaica Station you can also use the LIRR train lines to get to different areas in Brooklyn, Long Island, and Queens. If you buy your train ticket before boarding you will save money on your ticket. Getting a MetroCard beforehand is more advantageous. We recommend that you purchase the prepaid card, which offers a variety of different fare options including a weekly, monthly, or a 10-ride card, at the airport or at the station.
Bus
You can also take a bus to get from JFK to the city, although this tends to be the least preferred transportation method. To get to Jamaica Station take the AirTrain train from the airport terminal. At Jamaica Station you can get on one of the New York City buses. Many bus lines pass through this station and provide transportation to various parts of the city. Buses that operate from Jamaica Station are Q6, Q8, Q9, Q20, Q24, Q25, Q30, Q31, Q34, Q40, Q41, Q43, Q44, Q54, Q56, Q60 and Q65. To get to Howard Beach Station take the AirTrain train from the airport terminal. At Howard Beach Station you can get to central Queens by taking bus line Q11. You can also use bus lines Q10 and Q3, which depart from a stop close to the Terminal 5, to get to Queens. The bus route for line Q10 passes by stops where you can connect to New York Subway lines A, E, and F.
Similarly, bus line Q3 stops at 169th Street and Hillside Ave where you can connect to the F line. You can transfer to the metro from these stops. Bus line B15 also departs from Terminal 5 and travels to the east of New York. Buses, along with the subway, are the cheapest means of transportation to get from the airport to the city center. However, since buses drive through city traffic it can take longer to reach your destination. If you have a lot of luggage getting from the airport to the city by bus can be a hassle.
Airport Shuttle Bus Service
Another way to get from the airport to the city is by NYC Airporter Express shuttle bus services. These bus stops are located at each terminal exit. NYC Airporter Express shuttle buses provide transportation to Penn Station, Grand Central Terminal, and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The ride takes about 90 minutes but can vary depending on traffic. This service also offers hotel shuttles that depart from central Manhattan and take you to your hotel. The large airport shuttle bus drops you off at Bryant Park where smaller hotel shuttle vans await to take you to your hotel. NYC Airporter Express shuttle buses run every 30 minutes from 5 am to 11:30 pm every day of the week.
Taxi
New York City’s yellow cabs are located at the terminal exits. Taxis offer a flat rate from JFK to Manhattan, which does not include bridge tolls. If you are going to more than one destination in the city the flat rate to the first destination will apply and from then on the taximeter will be turned on to calculate the inner-city fare. New York taxis can take a total of 4 people. Normal taxi fares (excluding the flat rate) can vary depending on the operating hours. 4pm to 8 pm are considered peak hours where a surcharge is applied to the fare.
We recommend familiarizing yourself with the city and taxis fares. There is the possibility of your taxi driver going the long route to increase the total fare. It’s important to be aware of it.
Rental Cars
Rental car offices are located in the arrival halls of each terminal. There are 10 rental car companies located at JFK Airport: Advantage, Budget, Hertz, Alamo, Dollar, National, Avis, Enterprise, Payless, and Thrifty. If you’re trip is limited to New York City then it is not really necessary to rent a car. Not only can you walk to many places in the city, New York’s subway system enables you to navigate the city without dealing with traffic. The subway system covers almost every region of New York. There are also many alternatives to get from the airport to the city. However, if you are going to travel to surrounding areas and plan on renting a car you can do so at the airport and in the city. Let us remind you that renting a car isn’t cheap and parking in New York can be expensive.
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
Newark Liberty Airport is the second largest airport in New York, after JFK International Airport, handling international air traffic to the city. Newark Liberty Airport is located 23 km from Manhattan, situated between Newark and Elizabeth in New Jersey. There are many methods of transportation to get from Newark Liberty Airport to the city center, including the train, airport shuttle, rental car, or taxi. The AirTrain trains depart from the terminals and provide transportation between terminals, to the parking lot, to the hotel shuttle service departure locations, and the train station.
Train
The train is the fastest way to reach central Manhattan. To get to the airport train station you have to take the AirTrain, which is departs from each terminal. AirTrain trains run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Between 5 am and 12 am trains run every 3 minutes. From 12 am to 5 am trains run every 15 minutes. This train line is free within the airport, i.e. between terminals and the parking lot, but there is a fee to use it to get to the airport train station.
If you’re going to take the train you can buy your ticket at the airport; the AirTrain fee will be included. Keep your ticket with you until your final destination. You have to show your ticket both on the AirTrain and on the train you will be transferring to. The AirTrain trains depart from the front of the airport terminals and go to the Newark Liberty Airport Station. From here you can take the Amtrak or NJ Transit (New Jersey Transit) trains to New York Penn Station.
Penn Station is the first stop for both lines. From here you can also transfer to the PATH rapid transit system and take it to Journal Square or the World Trade center. The AirTrain to Newark Liberty Airport Station from the airport terminals takes about 10 minutes. From this station after you transfer to the NJ Transit or Amtrak train lines you can get to Newark Penn Station in approximately 15 minutes and New York Penn Station in approximately 30 minutes.
By transferring to the PATH line from Newark Penn Station you can get to the World Trade Center in 40 minutes. The NJ Transit train line operates from 6 am to 9 pm with at least 6 trains running per hour. Between 9 pm and 11 pm the frequency of trains goes down to 4 trains per hour. You can also use the NJ Transit line to transfer to other areas outside of New York, like Jersey City and Trenton, located in New Jersey. The Amtrak trains operate less frequently.
Amtrak trains, which operate between the airport, New York, and Philadelphia, run about every hour. You can also take the Amtrak to Boston, which takes 5 hours, or Washington DC, which takes 3 hours. You can also take an Amtrak train to get to various cities in Rhode Island, Richmond, and Connecticut.
The PATH trains are a slightly faster alternative to get to certain stops in New York, like the World Trade Center, Journal Square, or 33rd Street. You can transfer from NJ Transit to the PATH at Newark Penn Station.
Airport Shuttle Bus Service
The Newark Airport Express buses that depart from in front of the airport terminals are the fastest way to get to New York. They are also the most direct alternative, taking you to the city center without having to transfer to another vehicle. The trip can vary depending on traffic but it takes about 1 hour on average. Tickets can be purchased online. You cannot buy a ticket on the bus. These buses, which depart in front of each passenger terminal, head to 3 stops in New York: Grand Central Station, Bryant Park, and Port Authority Bus Terminal. Newark Airport Express buses operate 365 days a year.
Newark Airport Express buses operate every 30 minutes. If you want to explore other options you can look into the NJ Transit buses. NJ Transit bus lines 28, 37, 62, 67, and 107 are part of New Jersey’s public transportation system, providing transportation from the airport to New York or New Jersey.
Taxi
Another transportation method to get to the city from Newark Liberty Airport is by taxi. These taxis are New Jersey-based cabs. There is no flat-rate applied since Newark is a bit further away from Manhattan when compared to other airports in the city. The taximeter will be turned on to calculate the fare. The taxi fare will vary depending on your destination. There is an addition fee for luggage that is larger than 24 inches. The metered fare does not include charges such as bridge tolls.
If you are not familiar with the city we recommend doing some research beforehand to avoid the possibility of being taken on the longer route to increase the total fare. During rush hour taking a taxi can take longer than taking the train. Nevertheless, it provides door-to-door transportation so taxis are always a comfortable means of transportation. You can easily find a taxi at the passenger terminal exits.
Rental Car
You can find the offices of rental car companies in the arrival halls of the terminals. There are 10 rental car companies located at Newark Liberty Airport: Advantage, Budget, Hertz, Alamo, Dollar, National, Avis, Enterprise, Payless, and Thrifty. If you’re trip is limited to New York City then it is not really necessary to rent a car. Not only can you walk to many places in the city, New York’s subway system enables you to navigate the city without dealing with traffic. The subway system covers almost every region of New York.
There are also many alternatives to get from the airport to the city. However, if you are going to travel to surrounding areas and plan on renting a car you can do so at the airport and in the city. Let us remind you that renting a car isn’t cheap and parking in New York can be expensive.
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