[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Are you coming to Kyiv for Eurovision? We bring you the perfect guide on how to travel from the airport to the the city centre. Let’s have a look at the different options available in order to get from the airport to your hotel, thus making your arrival in the host city more easier and comfortable.
Kyiv has 2 international airports; Boryspil International Airport and Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany). Most international mainstream airlines fly into Boryspil International Airport (KBP); Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways, KLM, Turkish Airlines , Air Baltic, EL Al- Israel Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, Georgian Airlines and Ukrainian Airlines.
Whilst Al Italia, Vueling, LOT, Wizz Air, Fly Dubai and Belavia fly into Kyiv International Airport (IEV).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs color=”purple” gap=”5″ active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-plane” add_icon=”true” title=”Boryspil International Airport” tab_id=”boryspil_airport”][vc_column_text]
How to get from Boryspil International Airport to the city?
Boryspil International Airport is the main airport in Ukraine, thus the busiest one in the country with many direct international flights. Boryspil has direct flights to Barcelona, London (LGW) (LHR), Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, Athens, Amsterdam, Riga, Stockholm, Rome, Istanbul, Prague, Paris, Sofia, Almaty, Astana, Sharm El Sheikh, Vienna, Berlin, Helsinki, Tel Aviv, Minsk, Larnaca, Zurich, Milan, Geneva, Yerevan, New York, Dusseldorf, Baku, Tbilisi, Thessaloniki, Bucharest, Warsaw, Vilnius, Tallinn, Bangkok, Dubai, Chisinau, Ankara, etc.
International flights are operated from Terminal D, whilst domestic and international charter flights operate from Terminal B.
Boryspil is the main base airport for the national Ukrainian airline- Ukrainian Airlines. Boryspil is quite a modern airport. You will find free wi-fi both in the arrivals and departure terminals of the airport. The airport is 18 km away from Kyiv’s city centre.
There are several ways of getting from Boryspil to the city:[/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”Pre-arranged Airport Transfer” style=”round” color=”black” open=”true” css_animation=”fadeIn”]I would recommend you to pre-arrange your transport from the airport to the city and book your transfer either through your travel agent or hotel. Boryspil airport is a 40-60 minutes drive from downtown Kyiv, take into account the drive can take longer during rush hours as there is bound to be more traffic. A pre-arranged airport-hotel transfer can cost you circa 500 UAH (18 Euros).[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Official Taxi” style=”round” color=”turquoise” css_animation=”fadeIn”]If you opt to take a taxi, then it is highly recommended to take an official taxi from the airport for a fixed price of circa 400 UAH (14 Euros). As soon as you come out at the Arrivals lounge you will find the Official Taxi Office. Please check the taxi fare to the city at the Official Taxi Counter in the airport, before taking a taxi.
[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Sky Bus” style=”round” color=”juicy_pink” css_animation=”fadeIn”]If you are on a budget and adventurous you can opt for the Sky Bus. The bus will take you to the Kharkivska Metro Station (Green Line). From there you will have to make your way to downtown Kyiv . For more information on the bus timetable, schedule and ticket prices you can click here. You can purchase your bus tickets here.
Sky bus also runs bus service between Boryspil International Airport and Kyiv Central Rail Station (Pivdenny Railway Station). You can book your train tickets here.
Sky Bus Service runs round the clock throughout the day, with buses departing every 15 minutes during the morning/ every 30-45 minutes during the night, the duration of the journey is circa 45-55 minutes.
The bus fares from Boryspil International Airport
- Kharkivska Metro Station – 50 UAH ( 1.75 Euros)
- Kyiv Central Station (Pivdenny Railway Station) – 80 UAH (2.80 Euros)
You can use EASY WAY in order to check the route connections in Kyiv, whilst using public transport ( buses, subway, trolleybus, trains). You can download the APP on Apple Store or Google Play.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Uber” style=”round” color=”purple” css_animation=”fadeIn”]If you are familiar with Uber then is also another good option to get from the airport to the city. The prices on Uber are generally much cheaper than regular taxis. If you don’t have Uber on your smart phone, then you can download it on Apple Store or Google Play.[/vc_toggle][vc_column_text]Check out a video of Boryspil Airport courtesy of Boryspil International Airport.
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How to get from Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) to the city?
Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) is pretty much located close to Kyiv’s downtown, circa 6 km away from the city centre.
Kyiv International Airport has direct flights to Rome, Hannover, Barcelona, Luton, Minsk, Dubai, Warsaw, Cologne, Budapest, Antalya, Hamburg, Larnaca, Beirut, Vilnius, Gdansk, Ankara, Wroclaw, Bratislava etc.
There are several ways of getting from Kyiv International Airport to downtown Kyiv[/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”Pre-arranged Airport Transfer” style=”round” color=”black” open=”true” css_animation=”fadeIn”]Personally, I would recommend you to pre-arrange your transfer either via your hotel or your travel agent as it is more comfortable and the easiest option. Take into account that some international flights arrive after midnight and public transport operates between 06:30- 22:30.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Official Taxi” style=”round” color=”turquoise” css_animation=”fadeIn”]A taxi from Kyiv International Airport to the city centre can cost you circa 180 UAH (7 Euros). Make sure you take an official taxi and check the rate before taking it.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Public Transport” style=”round” color=”juicy_pink” css_animation=”fadeIn”]The public transport at Kyiv International Airport runs from 06:30 AM – 10:30 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the kiosks or directly from the drivers. Note that tickets should be punched upon departure.
Trolleybus
You can take trolleybus #22 to the City Centre. The trolley bus runs from Kyiv International Airport to Olzhycha Street (15 minutes journey). The ticket will cost you 3 UAH (0.10 Euros)
Bus
Taking a bus to the city centre is another option and its quite cost efficient. You can take Bus #565 (marshrutka) to Petrivka Metro Station (6 minutes journey). The ticket will cost you 5 UAH (0.17 Euros). Buses # 169, #368, #302, #482, #496, #499 also go to the city.
You can use EASY WAY in order to check the route connections in Kyiv, whilst using public transport ( buses, subway, trolleybus, trains). You can download the APP on Apple Store or Google Play.
[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Uber” style=”round” color=”purple” css_animation=”fadeIn”]If you are familiar with Uber then is also another good option to get from the airport to the city. The prices on Uber are generally much cheaper than regular taxis. If you don’t have Uber on your smart phone, then you can download it on Apple Store or Google Play.[/vc_toggle][vc_column_text]Check out a video on Kyiv International Airport below (courtesy of Kyiv International Airport).
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