If you want to get to the Crimean coast as quickly as possible, buy tickets for a flight to Simferopol airport. Y alta - although one of the most popular resorts on the peninsula, does not have its own air terminal due to its geographical location. The close proximity of mountains and the sea practically does not leave enough space for construction, and the project is unprofitable in terms of cost. As a result, the government continues to develop ground communication between the cities of the peninsula.
Flights to Simferopol
Since the spring of 2014, the only Crimean airport has connections only with Russian cities. International flights are prohibited due to the fact that after the annexation of Crimea to Russia, the territory of the peninsula is considered disputed.
Russian carriers operate flights between Simferopol and major Russian cities. Most flights to Crimea come from the capital, and there are both regular and charter flights. Airlines flying to Crimea: Aeroflot, Globus, Sibir, Rossiya, Ural Airlines, Red Wings, Wim Avia.
The flight Moscow - Simferopol lasts from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes, such a short route is well tolerated by children, because they do not have much time to get bored. The cost of a round-trip ticket starts from 8,000 rubles, it all depends on the dates, the carrier and other factors. Interestingly, direct flights are even cheaper than those with transfers. And always keep an eye out for promotional offers, such as booking tickets early (a few months before travel) or, conversely, the latest offers (on the eve of departure).
Simferopol Airport - Y alta: how to get there
In the beach season, the number of boards increases several times. This brings the Simferopol airport to life as much as possible. Y alta, Alushta, Feodosia, Alupka - any seaside resort will require a few more hours on the road. Numerous buses, minibuses, even trolleybuses go to all cities, not to mention numerous taxis and private carriers. Part of the transport leaves from a stop located 100-150 meters from the terminal building, the rest runs from city bus stations. Most of the flights start from the station "Kurortnaya", located near the railway station.
It is most convenient to get from the airport to the bus station at the station by transexpress. They appeared in mid-May 2015 and are represented by buses andtrolleybuses running between the airport and the railway station without intermediate stops. Due to the absence of delays and the frequency of movement (every 10 minutes during the day, 20 minutes at night), the transexpress will get you to the city almost as quickly as a taxi. But the fare is much lower: a bus ticket costs 50 rubles, a trolleybus ticket is half the price.
When, at the end of your vacation, you are interested in the route Y alta - Simferopol Airport, you can also first get to the Kurortnaya bus station, and from it by express to the air port.
The way by car
The most comfortable type of transfer: left the airport, got into the car, arrived at the entrance to the hotel or to any other necessary place. No transfers and waiting at the bus stop, the ability to stop at any time and other amenities are more expensive than traveling by other modes of transport.
The cost of the car for the entire journey "Simferopol airport - Y alta" starts from 2300 rubles. Such a price is possible with a pre-order, which can be made back in Russia or already upon arrival in the Crimea. Carriers offer different levels of cars, there are both passenger cars and buses for large families and companies. For 2300-2500 rubles, Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus, Opel Astra and similar cars will be served. Do you want a more comfortable car? It will cost 3300-4000 rubles: Volkswagen Passat, Toyota Camry, Skoda Superb and others. Premium models cost 9-10 thousand rubles("Mercedes" S-class, "BMW" 7 series, "Audi A7", "Lexus GX"). The price of a bus for 4-7 passengers will be in the range of 3500-7000 rubles, depending on the model. Minibuses for 10-20 people will cost 5.5-7 thousand rubles.
Another advantage of an individual transfer is that the provided driver knows perfectly how to get from the airport to Y alta. All you have to do is relax and enjoy the views of the peninsula. It will take an hour and a half if you don't get there during rush hour.
Road as a landmark
The routes of intercity trolleybuses connecting Simferopol with Y alta and Alushta can be taken as a separate excursion. By the way, this trolleybus line has been awarded as the longest in the world, which is confirmed by the corresponding note in the Guinness Book of Records.
There are two trolleybus routes from Simferopol to the Y alta bus station: No. 52 departs from the station (Kurortnaya station), and No. 55 runs in the directions "Simferopol Airport - Y alta". The fare is 98 rubles, the journey takes 3-3.5 hours. The first flight leaves at 5 am, the last one at 8 pm, the frequency of movement is 15-30 minutes.
Bus is the most popular Crimean transport
The bulk of transportation in the Crimea is carried out by bus. There are many bus stations on the peninsula, through which hundreds of routes pass, covering every local town. To Y alta central stationthere are direct flights from the airport, but they do not go as often as we would like. In order not to wait for the next flight, you can get to the railway station, and from it continue the path "Simferopol Airport - Y alta". How to get to the station was described above (best by transexpress).
