With summer approaching, the southern Russian resorts are filled with tourists who dream of spending a vacation by the sea. For those who are planning to relax on the coast of the Crimean peninsula, one of the intermediate points on the way to the tourist areas is the Simferopol airfield.
Due to transport accessibility, you can get to the city or village from Simferopol by train, bus, trolleybus or taxi. Traveling public transport will find useful information prepared by us about the road from the arrival area to the railway and bus stations, as well as recommendations on how to get from the airport to Evpatoria, Feodosia, Alushta and other popular tourist places. For those who prefer a more comfortable way of travel, we advise you to familiarize yourself with the information regarding car rental and taxi services at the airport complex.
Important information
Since 2018, passengers have been served by a new terminal named after I. I.K. Aivazovsky, located 17 km from the city center in the village of Ukromnoye. Coordinates: 45.035952, 33.980812. The airport map is well presented on the website https://new.sipaero.ru/
Terminal layout
How to get from Simferopol airport to the railway station
Many vacationers prefer to get to the desired resort by train, so when planning a route, it is important to decide how to get to the place of departure of the trains.
Several types of transport operate from the terminal of the airfield to the railway station: buses, trolleybuses and a fixed-route taxi.
Trolleybus service
One of the most convenient ways to get from Simferopol airport to the railway station is by trolleybuses No. 17 and 20. Their stop is located at the exit from the terminal building. Route 17 starts at 5-50 and ends at 22-02; 20 - at 6-00 and 23-00, respectively.
You can buy a ticket for cash for 22 rubles; for cashless payment - for 17.
Those traveling to some of the Black Sea resorts can refuse to travel by rail and get to Yalta and Alushta by trolleybus. To do this, you first need to take trolleybus 17 or bus number 49. Leaving at the stop "Moskovskaya Ploschad", you need to change to trolleybus number 52 (follows to both cities, stopping in Gurzuf) or number 51 (goes only to Alushta).
Travel by bus or minibus
The Povorot na Ukromnoye public transport stop is located 1.6 km from the terminal. On foot, the distance is covered on average in 20 minutes. Here you can take the following buses to the train station:
- municipal numbers 49 and 49 A: the former serves passengers daily from 6-00 to 23-30 with an interval of 30-45 minutes, the latter runs at night; the fare is 17 rubles;
- regular buses to the railway station from Zhuravlevka (No. 113), Kolodezny (No. 478), Arkadyevka and Saki;
- route taxis No. 174 and No. 459.
Travel time is 30-40 minutes. The distance from the Zheleznodorozhny Vokzal stop to the platforms does not exceed 200 m.
For your information
On the websites of the Goravtotrans companies (goravtotrans—simf.ru) and Crimeatroll.ru, you can see the timetables of municipal buses and trolleybuses, as well as the cost of tickets.
Where to go by train
Every day, electric trains leave from the railway tracks to the Crimean resorts and trains to other southern cities.
The table shows the popular settlements that can be reached by electric train.
Destination | Travel time, in minutes |
Sevastopol | 99-120 |
Dzhankoy | 104-118 |
Salt Lake | 116-120 |
Feodosia | 91-94 |
Evpatoria | 63-100 (the fastest electric train No. 7202/7201) |
Also, long-distance trains to Krasnodar and Adler run through the railway platform (see the timetable on the official website of the station Simferopol.vokzalzhd.ru).
How to get from the airport to the bus station of Simferopol
The Kurortnaya bus station is a 10-minute walk from the railway station, so you can get from Simferopol airport to the bus station by all of the above methods.
From here, both suburban transport departing, making flights to small regional villages, and intercity transport, delivering vacationers to large resort cities.
Taxi to Simferopol airport
It is most convenient to get to the railway and bus station upon arrival, as well as in the opposite direction, by taxi. In the new airport complex, among the additional services, it is proposed to use a transfer, including:
- meeting with a sign;
- free waiting (in case of flight delay);
- help with luggage.
A taxi is suitable for those who are looking for an option on how to get from Simferopol airport to Yalta, Sudak and other places of rest as quickly and comfortably as possible.
The cost of the transfer to the train and bus stations, as well as to the main tourist areas is presented in the table.
Transfer direction (to or from the specified item) | Cost of services depending on the class of car, rub. | |||
Micro | Economy | Comfort | Business | |
Railway station | — | 860 | 1100 | 2882 |
Yalta | 2112 | 2208 | 2880 | 6240 |
Sevastopol | — | 2100 | 2885 | 7860 |
Evpatoria | — | 1500 | 2115 | 5280 |
Alushta | — | 1160 | 2304 | 4992 |
Zander | — | 2304 | 2892 | 7200 |
Feodosia | — | 2352 | 3360 | 6912 |
Kurpaty | — | 2304 | 3264 | 6720 |
Saki | — | 1340 | 1920 | 4656 |
Landslide | — | 2640 | 3600 | 6912 |
More information is available on the airport's website Simferopolairport.ru.
Among the local taxi services with high customer ratings on Yandex, we advise you to pay attention to Veterok (tel. 022-02-02) and taxi IE Bolbotko (tel. 710-10-75, 021-57-76). The services of the Maxim company are popular (tel. 717-77-77). When dialing all numbers, you must add + 7 (978).
Car rental at Simferopol airport
For tourists who prefer not to depend on the public transport schedule and be able to move freely around the peninsula, we recommend renting a car. This will significantly reduce the travel time to the resting place. So, it will be possible to get to Feodosia from the airport by car in 1 hour 50 minutes, to the Yalta center in 2 hours, to Sudak in 1 hour 40 minutes, and to Gaspra in 2 hours 10 minutes.
On the Myrentacar.ru there is an extensive list of cars offered for rent. The cost of daily use starts from 900 rubles. When booking, you must indicate the time of pick-up and return of the vehicle, as well as make a 15 percent advance payment (pay by credit card). After receiving the funds, the car is assigned to the tenant.
As indicated on the official Internet resource, the driver may be asked to scan the passport; the data contained therein is required for the execution of the contract.
Upon arrival at the airport complex, the client needs to inspect the car for damage. If any are found, the information is recorded in a special scheme. The rest of the rent is paid by the driver after the conclusion of the contract.
The procedure for picking up a car takes on average 20 minutes, for returning a car - 10 minutes.
On a note
We recommend taking photographs of the scratches and dents found upon acceptance of the machine in order to protect yourself from possible claims.
Among the local firms that have proven themselves in the car rental market, we advise you to pay attention to the following:
- "Crimea-car", 593-92-22;
- Rentauto car rental, 888-41-90;
- Your Partner, 897-66-67;
- "Rent a Car. Crimea ", 588-50-00;
- hire from Asmet Umanov, 023-99-97.
How to get to the cities of Crimea by bus
Thanks to the bus service from Simferopol, you can get to almost anywhere on the peninsula. Some of the routes run through the city airfield, some originate from the bus station.
Departure from the airport
One of the most convenient ways to get from Simferopol airport to Evpatoria, Feodosia and other tourist areas is a trip by regular buses departing directly from the airport terminal.
From the Simferopol airfield, you can go to the following cities and towns:
- Miskhor;
- Feodosia;
- Simeiz;
- Gurzuf;
- Ordzhonikidze town;
- Foros;
- Evpatoria;
- Koktebel;
- Sevastopol;
- Zander;
- Partenit;
- Marine;
- Black Sea;
- Yalta;
- Resort;
- Peaceful;
- Nikolaevka;
- New World;
- Fishing;
- Shchelkino;
- Kerch.
Helpful information
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- Prices for air tickets to Crimea
Arriving by plane can find out the bus schedule at the Simferopol airport by contacting the ticket office staff at the Airport bus station. Three points are located next to baggage claim, one in the arrivals area. They all work around the clock.
The most frequent bus runs from Simferopol airport to Evpatoria. The route starts at 06-10 and lasts until 21-50. The interval between flights is on average 10-30 minutes, but there are also 40-60 minute breaks.
The bus "Simferopol-Feodosia Airport" is quite popular, as well as transport running to Sevastopol. The first one starts at 05-10 and ends at 20-30; the second serves passengers from 04-30 to 21-00.
The leaders in the transportation of tourists in the summer also include transport to Yalta and a bus to Alushta: they begin to depart from Simferopol airport at 5 am.
Up-to-date information about flights can be obtained in advance on the official website in the section "Bus stations" Airport "or by phone +7 (978) 835-65-83.
Those traveling to Alushta, Sevastopol, to the Yalta coasts and other places of recreation in Crimea can use the services Fly—bus. The organization is the official carrier of the Simferopol air terminal. Boarding the company's express trains is carried out from platforms 7 and 8. Buses Fly—bus suitable for those who are planning a return, for example, looking for how to get from Sevastopol to Simferopol airport. Tickets for express trains can be purchased both on the website and at the box office of the terminal.
When planning a trip, it should be borne in mind that some buses make a trip from the airport only once a day (for example, to the villages of Kurortnoye, Miskhor, Foros, etc.). For those who are late for these routes, we recommend that you consider the options for departure from the bus station.
Departure from the bus station "Kurortnaya"
Every day from the station "Kurortnaya" suburban buses leave for Pervomayskoye, Nikolaevka, with. Krasnoe and other nearby villages. The time of their departure is posted on the website of the State Unitary Enterprise of the Republic of Kazakhstan "Krymtrolleybus".
The city's bus station connects it with such settlements as Yalta, Sevastopol, Gurzuf, Dzhankoy, Kerch, Feodosia and many others. Due to the fact that the station is an intermediate point on the way to almost all Crimean resorts, a huge selection of flights is open for tourists. For example, there are several options for how to get to Alushta: use the routes to Yalta, the village of Rybachye or Partenit.
Due to the existence of a developed transport network connecting Simferopol with the settlements of the Crimean peninsula, tourists coming to rest can choose the most convenient way of travel, taking into account their financial capabilities.