Cheap Flights to Lviv

How long is the flight to Lviv?

If you want to fly from Canada to Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport in (LWO) Lviv, there are a wide range of departure cities to choose from, and thus, a wide range of flight lengths, from 19h to over 55h. If you have the opportunity, we recommend looking into flights from these two major international airports; Montreal’s Pierre Elliott Trudeau (YMQ) and Toronto’s Pearson (YYZ). If you depart from another city such as Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Regina, or Edmonton, these flights will stop first at the two major airports listed above before flying out of the country. Although every flight from Canada does have two or three layovers, the length of travel depends on the duration of each layover.

Are there nonstop flights to Lviv?

There are no nonstop Lviv flight deals at this time, but there are many airlines that offer flights to this Ukrainian city. Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airlines, and LOT Polish Airlines to name a few. Because there are so many different airlines with different routes to Lviv, Ukraine, stopover cities are quite varied. Some common cities are Istanbul, Paris, London, Frankfurt, Kyiv, and Warsaw.

How do you get from Lviv airport to the city center?

Once you arrive at Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport, you’ll want to find transport into the capital city around seven kilometres away. If you’d like to travel into town by bus, there are a couple of options. First, there’s minibus number 48 (Marshrutka). Minibus 48 leaves from terminal A and first stops in the northeastern side of the city, then it's second destination is bus stop Svobody Avenue / Svobody Prospekt in the city centre. Your next option is the trolley bus number 9. This bus will drop you off close to Ivan Franko National University, which is a short walk into the city centre. Lastly, for the quickest transport into the city center, you can take the airport express which takes you directly from the airport to the train station. The airport express is about C$ 1 for a one-way ticket and C$ 2 for a roundtrip back to the airport.

What are some things to do in Lviv?

Lviv, known for its vibrant culture and unique atmosphere, so there are plenty of things to do on any budget. Luckily many of the tourist attractions in Lviv are close to each other, so walking around the cobblestones streets and enjoying the varied styles of architecture, cafe scene, churches, and notably the main square, Rynok Square. The Old Town of Lviv is home to both Jewish and Armenian quarters, each with its own distinct culture and feel. Lviv is also famous for its local beer and restaurant scene. So be sure to look and see if there are any free walking tours available to get to know the city better. Some notable attractions are the Lviv Opera House, Lviv City Hall Clock Tower for a scenic view over the city, Market Square, and St. George’s Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Lviv?

If you’re travelling in Ukraine for less than 90 days, you do not need a visa to enter the country. However, you do need a valid passport with at least 6 months upon entry. You’ll also need proof of flights leaving the country as well as proof of funds for the duration of your stay.