Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) - to Odesa (ODS)

Since ancient times Odesa has been and remains the tourism and trade center of Ukraine. The city is called the pearl of the Black Sea, it is the venue for the Ukrainian film festivals and the unvarying venue for the Humoryna festival of humor and satire. Begin your unforgettable journey to Southern Palmyra on board a SkyUp’s plane:

— Free online check-in on the airline company’s website

— Convenient tariff selection: Basic (hand baggage up to 9 kg), Standard (10% discounts on all the additional services, hand baggage 9+5 kg and hold baggage 23 kg), Flex (seat selection free of charge, 20% discounts on all the additional services, hand baggage 9+9 kg and hold baggage 32 kg)

— In the personal cabinet you can buy additional options, such as: onboard meals, additional baggage, seat selection, animal transportation, etc.

— SkyUp’s tasty menu developed in collaboration with a leading catering agency and as delicious as at a real restaurant. It can be ordered at the time of booking or in the personal cabinet, but at least 32 hours prior to the departure.

Odesa: the ethnic kaleidoscope of the Black Sea Region

There are many nations that have coexisted in Odesa for centuries: its population is comprised not only of Ukrainians but also of Greeks, Italians, Turks, Albanians, Russians, Jews, Moldavians, as well as people of different descent. This is the reason why there are Litovska (which means Lithuanian), Polska (Polish), Gretska (Greek), Arnautska (Albanian), Yevreyska (Jewish) streets here, Italiysky (Italian) boulevard, a district named Moldavanka (Moldavian), as well as the Stambulsky (Istanbul) park and the Azerbaijan Park.

How to get to the city

It will take you 20 minutes to get from the airport terminal to the city by taxi, and approximately 10-30 minutes by public transport, depending on the route. Currently, there are bus routes No. 117 and No.129, with the fare equal to $0.3*. The city’s taxi companies offer rides with prices starting at $2.6*, and private carriers will charge you $3.8* for the service. You can also order a transfer from the airport service for $4.5* or rent a car with prices starting at $7.5* per day.

Places worth visiting

The multi-faceted Odesa has infinitely many interesting places to see:

— The National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre. Erected in 1887, it has survived a fire, a reconstruction, and a restoration. Currently, more than 40 creative projects are staged there.

— Deribasivska Street. Here you will find trees adorned with neon lights, and countless cozy cafes and restaurants. Also there are all sorts of stores here, including brand boutiques. 

— The Secrets of Underground Odessa Museum. The visitors will walk into a nuclearproof underground bunker and through wild catacombs in the course of a two- or three-hour tour.

Some other interesting sights are the Potemkin Steps which have been used as a filming location many times, as well as the Shustov Cognac Winery Museum with samples of the liquor dated back to the 19th - early 20th century.

Where to stay

The price for a standard room for two at Odesa’s hotels starts at $17* per night. The prices for more comfortable options with bathroom and breakfast start at $28.3*, and for a cozy family room, at 26.5$*. The cost of a premium level suite starts at $56.6*.

What to visit nearby

The sights worth visiting in the Odesa Region are:

— Frumushika-Nova, a Bessarabian museum village with homesteads in national style.

— Vilkovo, a unique settlement built on water, which is based on the islands in the Danube’s estuary. It is often called the Ukrainian Venice.

— The Republic of Roses farmstead where more than 500 varieties of these flowers are grown, including 12 rare ones. 

Buy airline tickets from Istanbul to Odesa

Airline tickets from Istanbul to Odesa are available on SkyUp Airlines’ website. Follow the link and select the desired date.

* All the prices quoted in the text are relevant as of the date of publication.