Simferopol, UA 🇺🇦 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
UKFF
SIP
639 ft
UA-43
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Loading...GPS Code: UKFF
Local Code: URFF
Location: 45.0522° N, 33.975101° E
Continent: EU
Type: Medium Airport
Simferopol International Airport (UKFF (SIP)) has been closed to commercial flights since February 24, 2022, due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Prior to this, since the annexation of Crimea in 2014, the airport primarily handled flights to and from Russian airports, with limited international recognition. Therefore, there are no recent traveler reviews or experiences from late 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025. The following summary reflects traveler experiences from the period when the airport was operational, particularly after the opening of its new terminal in 2018 until its closure in 2022.
Overall, traveler sentiment at Simferopol International Airport was mixed. While many praised the new terminal as a significant improvement, recurrent issues with staff attitude and queue management dampened the experience for some.
Prior to its closure in 2022, Simferopol International Airport, particularly its new terminal, offered a modern and aesthetically pleasing environment for passengers. However, the overall traveler experience was often negatively impacted by inconsistent staff professionalism and lengthy wait times at security.
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12142 ft | 197 ft | CON | Active Lighted |
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| APP | RADAR | 124.7 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.2 MHz |
| GND | GND | 119.0 MHz |
| OPS | OPS | 131.625 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 120.8 MHz |
IMPORTANT: Simferopol International Airport (SIP) has been closed to all civilian flights since February 24, 2022. The following information describes services available prior to the closure.
Official airport taxi services were available from a designated counter inside the terminal. Ride-hailing apps, such as Yandex.Go, were also a popular and widely used option for booking rides to and from the airport.
IMPORTANT: Simferopol International Airport (SIP) is currently closed to civilian air traffic. Before the suspension of flights, several car rental companies operated at the airport.
Desks for various local and Russian rental agencies were located in the arrivals hall. Pre-booking online was generally recommended, especially during peak travel seasons.
IMPORTANT: Civilian flights to Simferopol International Airport (SIP) are suspended. Prior to its closure, the airport had extensive public transit connections.
Options included buses and marshrutkas (routed minibuses) that provided frequent service to Simferopol's central bus station (Kurortnaya) and railway station. From these hubs, travelers could connect to nearly any destination in Crimea. The airport was also a terminus for the Crimean Trolleybus, the world's longest trolleybus line, which offered a scenic route to the coastal cities of Alushta and Yalta.