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Poltava, Ukraine

Poltava is a city on the Vorskla River in Central Ukraine. It serves as the administrative center of Poltava Oblast as well as Poltava Raion within the oblast.

Type CityPopulation 279,593

Why go

  • City and administrative center of Poltava Oblast, Ukraine.
  • Served by Suprunovka Airport (PLV).

History

Poltava is a city on the Vorskla River in Central Ukraine. It serves as the administrative center of Poltava Oblast as well as Poltava Raion within the oblast. It also hosts the administration of Poltava urban hromada, one of the hromadas of Ukraine. It had an estimated population of 279,593 in 2022.

Airports

Suprunovka Airport (PLV) 57 km to the centre
Poltava, 53, UA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Lokhvitsya Airfield 63 km to the centre
Lokhvitsya, 53, UA
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Poltava, Ukraine
Poltava, Ukraine
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Suprunovka Airport (PLV); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Poltava, Ukraine. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.