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Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine

Kryvyi Rih is a city in central Ukraine. It hosts the administration of Kryvyi Rih Raion and its subordinate Kryvyi Rih urban hromada in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Ukraine.
  • Served by Kryvyi Rih International Airport (KWG).

History

Kryvyi Rih is a city in central Ukraine. It hosts the administration of Kryvyi Rih Raion and its subordinate Kryvyi Rih urban hromada in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. The city is part of the Kryvyi Rih Metropolitan Region. Its population is estimated at 603,904, making it the seventh-most populous city in Ukraine and the second largest by area. Kryvyi Rih is claimed to be the longest city in Europe.

Airports

Kryvyi Rih International Airport (KWG) 20 km to the centre
Kryvyi Rih, 12, 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
Apostolove Airfield 39 km to the centre
Apostolove, 12, UA
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine
Kryvyi Rih, 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 Kryvyi Rih International Airport (KWG); 2 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 Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.