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Flights to Lviv

Visiting the largest city in the western Ukraine is simple, with plenty of flights to Lviv leaving the UK all the time. Flights won't take too long, with some taking as little as two hours 40 minutes, and thanks to budget fares, visiting Lviv doesn't have to be a huge expense.

Which is the main airport in Lviv?

Lviv's major airport is Lviv Danylo Halytskyi Airport, which can be found just four miles away from the city centre. Getting into town shouldn't pose many problems. Bus number 48 and trolleybus 9 both run directly to central Lviv, and take less than 30 minutes. Taxis are also an option and take about 15 minutes to get to the city centre.

Which airlines offer flights to Lviv?

Airlines offering regular flights from the UK to Lviv include Ryanair and Wizz Air. Ryanair flies from London Stansted, while Wizz Air offers flights from London-Luton. Both operate throughout the year, with no seasonal breaks, and both fly direct, so no changes will be needed.

Why travel by plane to Lviv?

There are many excellent reasons to choose flights when heading to Lviv. First off, the journey by plane isn't a long one. Flights from London Stansted or Luton airports will touch down in Lviv two hours 40 minutes after departure, and there's  no need to stop along the way. Secondly, Ryanair and Wizz Air offer low-cost fares and run year-round schedules. So whenever travellers need to visit Lviv, finding appropriate departures won't be hard. Moreover, there aren't many practical alternatives. With buses and trains taking well over 24 hours to reach Lviv, flying makes a lot of sense.

Before you travel to Lviv by plane - good to know!

Central Lviv isn't that large, and the city has a good bus network, so seeing everything there is to see won't be difficult. And there's quite a lot to work through, so planning ahead is a good idea. Culture fans will want to book tickets for the elegant Theatre of Opera and Ballet, which is one of the finest in Eastern Europe. The UNESCO-listed town centre hosts numerous architectural highlights, from the 14th century Town Hall to the atmospheric Armenian Quarter. The Potocki Palace and the Italian Courtyard showcase Lviv's historical wealth and openness to foreign architecture, while the Arsenal hosts a superb collection of weaponry, dating back 500 years or more.