Odesa Travel Risk — Extreme Risk (75/100)
Is Odesa safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Odesa scores 75/100 on our travel risk index (Extreme). The US State Department rates Ukraine Level 4 (Do Not Travel, updated 28 Aug 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 2 Oct 2026); Canada says: avoid all travel. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Official US advisory · Level 4
Do Not Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical composite shown on this page.
Crime (score 35)
Government advisory (score 95)
September 27, 2026
Odesa, Ukraine has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 75 out of 100 (extreme risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is government advisory at 95/100; the lowest-rated category is crime at 35/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Ukraine travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Odesa is currently under a US State Department Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory. That official decision takes precedence. The 75/100 extreme composite remains visible only as analytical context and must not be read as permission to disregard the advisory. The highest-rated risk category for Odesa is government advisory (95/100), and the lowest is crime (35/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: The US State Department and Government of Canada advise against all travel here, so the score is held at 75 or higher. Governments disagree: US Level 4, UK Level 2, Canada Level 4.
A score of 75 is higher than the scores of 91% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Odesa, Ukraine maintains an extreme baseline safety risk with a Level 4 travel advisory from the US State Department. Ongoing active disaster alerts include drought conditions, while recent safety headlines highlight daytime Russian strikes and attacks on merchant vessels in the Black Sea region.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 07:54 UTC
What should I do now?
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- Political instability (score 95/100): Avoid demonstrations and political gatherings. Monitor news the morning of travel. Have a flexible departure plan.
- Government advisory (score 95/100): Read your country's current official advisory within 7 days of travel. Register with your embassy on arrival if available.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Odesa
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Odesa
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Families with children
Health/disaster risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, identify hospitals near your accommodation, and check seasonal hazard (storm/heat/quake) before you book.
Older travelers
Health/transport risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, plan rest between transfers, and locate English-capable medical care on arrival.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Local laws and social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ travelers vary widely by country and are not captured in our category scores. The official advisory/political indicators are elevated. Read your government LGBTQ+ travel guidance carefully and weigh trip purpose against current conditions.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Odesa for solo travelers (Crime 35/100 · Transport 60/100), women traveling solo (Crime 35/100) and business travelers (Digital 40/100 · Money 30/100 · Transport 60/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | high |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Odesa
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Today's weather
☁ Overcast
Odesa, Ukraine
| Today's high / low | 12.2°C / 7.8°C | Wind now / max | 10.5 km/h / 12.2 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 76% | Precipitation today | 0 mm · 8% chance |
| UV (max today) | 3.6 | Sunrise / Sunset | 07:15 / 18:09 |
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-10-16 07:39:32 UTC · cached
Air quality
Air Quality
Good
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 6.2 / 8.4 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 43 / 5.1 µg/m³ |
|---|
Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-10-16 07:39:32 UTC · cached
Official travel advisory
Level 4 · Do Not Travel
Ukraine - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-02-11
The Drought notification level is Orange.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 07:54:07 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Wildfires | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Odesa happened in September (1 of 1 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Ukraine travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Ukraine entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · Odesa Ukraine
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India urges Russia, Ukraine to protect Black Sea shipping amid attacks on merchant vessels
DW.com · 22h ago
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Can tourists travel to Ukraine during the war?
Visit Ukraine · 6d ago
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Ukraine: Daytime Russian strike hits CAFOD partner building
Independent Catholic News · 3d ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-10-16 07:39:33 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Odesa
The most weather-stable two-month window for Odesa is May–June, when typical daily temperatures run from about 13°C to 24°C and monthly rain averages 47 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; June is the wettest typical month at about 52 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 5, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Odesa
Odesa has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Children's polyclinic № 1
- Hospital: City Clinical Hospital № 11
- Hospital: City Infectious Diseases Hospital
- Hospital: English Universytet·sʹka klinika № 1 University Clinic № 1
- Hospital: University Clinic № 1
- Hospital: University Clinic № 1
- Hospital: ДКБ №9 ім.проф.Мінакова Кардіо-ревматологічний центр
- Hospital: Обласний онкологічний диспансер
- Hospital: Одеський обласний медичний центр психічного здоров'я
- Hospital: Університетська клініка № 1
- Police: Діільничній пункт поліції Хаджибєйського відділу поліції ДУНП Суворовського району
- Police: Діільничній пункт поліції Хаджибєйського відділу поліції ДУНП Суворовського району
- Police: Дільничний пункт поліції Портофранківського районного відділу
- Police: Дільничний пункт поліції Портофранківського районного відділу поліції ДУНП Приморського району
- Police: Дільничний пункт поліції Хаджибейського відділу поліції ДУНП Суворовського району
- Police: Дільничний пункт поліції Хаджибейського районного відділу поліції ДУНП Суворовського району
- Police: Перший батальон поліції
- Police: Портофранківський відділ поліції
- Police: Причорноморське відділення кіберполіції
- Police: Хаджибейський відділ поліції
- Embassy: General consulate of Armenia
- Embassy: General Consulate of Greece
- Embassy: Honorary consulate of Germany
- Embassy: Консульство Греції
- Embassy: Почесне консульство Латвії
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Аптека "Полімед"
- Pharmacy: Аптека Будемо здорові разом
- Pharmacy: Аптека оптових цін
- Pharmacy: Аптека Пастера
- Pharmacy: Аптечний пункт
- Pharmacy: Бажаємо здоров'я
- Pharmacy: Світ Ліків
- Fire station: Fire Dept #1
- Fire station: Пожарна частина спеціальної пожарної техніки № 7
- Fire station: Пожежна частина
- Fire station: Пожежна частина № 4
- Fire station: Пожежна частина № 8
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Ukraine)
| Police | 102 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 103 |
| Fire | 101 |
| General | 112 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Essential local emergency phrases
Show this screen to first responders, hotel staff, or passersby if you cannot speak the local language during an emergency.
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | low |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | high |
The city faces ongoing risks from missile and drone attacks which severely impact emergency response capabilities. Travelers should be aware that medical infrastructure is under strain due to the broader conflict.
Common scam patterns
- General Tourist Scams. Travelers in major cities may encounter common opportunistic scams targeting visitors. These often involve inflated pricing or deceptive practices in high-traffic areas. Tip: Always verify prices beforehand and remain vigilant of your surroundings.
Area notes
- Odesa Safe Beaches. These beaches have been inspected and designated as safe for recreation.
- Residential areas in Odesa. Recent drone attacks have targeted residential buildings, posing safety concerns.
- Prymorskyi Boulevard. This area is known for its historic 19th-century architecture and baroque facades.
- Black Sea Coast. The beaches pose a significant mine threat due to the ongoing conflict.
- Prymorskyi Boulevard. This area is known for its historic baroque architecture and is a central point for visitors.
- Black Sea Coast. The beaches pose a significant safety risk due to the presence of naval mines in the water.
Nearest embassies & consulates
Find your home country's diplomatic mission in Ukraine for consular support, lost passports, or citizen emergencies:
Frequently asked questions about Odesa
Is Odesa safe to visit?
Odesa currently scores 75/100 on our composite travel risk index (extreme risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for Ukraine (Level 4 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Odesa · Methodology
Is it safe to travel to Odesa right now?
As of 11 October 2026, official advice for Ukraine — US: Level 4: Do Not Travel; UK: FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country; CA: Avoid all travel. No GDACS or USGS hazard events were recorded within roughly 100 km in the last 30 days. This page's live weather, alerts and news refresh throughout the day.
Sources: US State Department · UK FCDO (OGL v3.0) · Global Affairs Canada · GDACS
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
Every editorial change to Odesa's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Odesa
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Odesa, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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