Kharkiv's primary international gateway in eastern Ukraine.
Opened
1924
Location
Kharkiv, Ukraine
Kharkiv International Airport (IATA: HRK, ICAO: UKHH) is the main commercial airport serving Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, located approximately 12 kilometres from the city centre. The airport handled a growing number of passengers in the years leading up to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, which caused the suspension of all commercial operations.
Prior to the war, the airport served numerous European destinations through carriers such as Ukraine International Airlines, Ryanair, and Wizz Air, reflecting Kharkiv's importance as a major industrial and cultural hub. A significant terminal modernisation project was completed around 2019, expanding capacity and improving passenger facilities.
As of the post-2022 period, the airport remains closed to civilian traffic due to ongoing armed conflict in the region. Its future operations are contingent on the resolution of the war in Ukraine.
Terminals
The airport features a single modernised passenger terminal that underwent significant renovation and expansion completed around 2019.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options historically included bus, taxi, and marshrutka (minibus) services connecting the airport to Kharkiv city centre.
Airlines here
Prior to closure, major carriers included Ukraine International Airlines, Ryanair, and Wizz Air, offering routes across Europe.
Notable facts
- ›Kharkiv is Ukraine's second-largest city, making HRK a strategically significant airport.
- ›The terminal was substantially renovated and expanded around 2019 ahead of UEFA Euro 2020 preparations.
- ›All commercial flights were suspended following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
- ›The airport is located approximately 12 kilometres from Kharkiv city centre.
- ›Kharkiv is situated close to the Russian border, making the airport particularly vulnerable during wartime.
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