Ukraine’s Lviv-Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) is preparing for a potential reopening to scheduled commercial flights in late Spring 2025, pending final government approval. According to Ukraine’s State Aviation Administration, the Ukrainian government is actively evaluating an “optimistic scenario” for reopening airspace, allowing for a gradual return of air travel to the country.
Government-Led Efforts to Resume Air Travel
Lviv Airport, which handled 1.8 million passengers in 2021, has been closed since February 2022 due to the ongoing security situation. However, recent developments indicate that flights could resume as early as April or May 2025, according to Ukraine’s Ministry for Communities, Territories, and Infrastructure Development.
Should the timeline extend, the Ukrainian government has outlined alternative possibilities, including a summer 2025 reopening, aligning with the peak travel season. Ukrainian officials continue to assess airspace safety and operational feasibility, with international partners supporting the reintegration of Ukraine into global aviation networks.
Airlines Ready to Restart Operations in Lviv
According to Ukraine’s State Aviation Administration, multiple international and regional airlines have expressed readiness to resume flights within weeks of reopening. These include:
- Wizz Air
- airBaltic
- Turkish Airlines
- SkyUp Airlines
- Austrian Airlines
- Lufthansa
- LOT Polish Airlines
Several carriers, including Wizz Air and airBaltic, have conducted operational audits in Lviv to assess infrastructure readiness. The Ukrainian low-cost carrier SkyUp Airlines is expected to play a key role in reinstating charter and European network flights.
Lviv as a Symbol of International Support
The Ministry for the Development of Communities, Territories, and Infrastructure of Ukraine has emphasized the strategic importance of reopening Lviv Airport. Officials believe restoring air connectivity will not only support economic recovery but also serve as a symbol of Ukraine’s reintegration into global travel networks.
Latvian carrier airBaltic, in collaboration with Ukrainian authorities, has announced its commitment to reintroducing routes to Kyiv and Lviv once airspace restrictions are lifted. Additionally, the airline has outlined plans to expand connections between Ukraine and the Baltic capitals—Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius—enhancing regional air connectivity.
Uzhhorod Airport: A Second Gateway Under Review
Beyond Lviv, the Ukrainian government is also considering reopening Uzhhorod International Airport (UDJ), located in western Ukraine near the Slovakian, Hungarian, and Polish borders. The State Aviation Administration of Ukraine is evaluating the facility for regional flight operations, given its strategic location near NATO-member countries.
Uzhhorod Airport’s runway 10 threshold lies just 90 meters from the Slovakian border, and previous agreements allowed approaching aircraft to use Slovakian airspace for landings. The Ukrainian government is working on a bilateral framework to resume these operations under special aviation agreements.
Ukraine’s Path to Airspace Recovery
Ukraine’s Ministry of Infrastructure is actively coordinating with international aviation bodies, airlines, and NATO-aligned nations to facilitate the safe resumption of air travel. While security conditions remain a priority, Spring and Summer 2025 represent key milestones for Ukraine’s gradual aviation reopening.
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