Kiev Flight Tips

  Top Airlines That Fly To Kiev

Book cheap plane tickets to Kiev. Jetsetz is an airline consolidator that specializes in cheap flights to Kiev.  As a consolidator, Jetsetz compares top airlines & travel websites to find the cheapest flights to Kiev.  Some of the top airlines that fly to Kiev are Ukraine International Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Aeroflot, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss Air, KLM, Wizz Air, Austrian Airlines and British Airways to name a few.  Most of these airlines offer cheap non-stop flights to Kiev as well as direct flights to Kiev through various airports located in the United States, Canada, Turkey, Russia the UK and Europe.  Jetsetz also works with international airlines that offer cheap one-way flights to Kiev.

   Kiev Zhuliany International  Airport (KBP)

The best way to find cheap flights to Kiev is to book your flights to the Kiev Boryspil International Airport (KBP).  The Kiev Zhuliany International  Airport is the largest airport in Ukraine and is the primary gateway into country.  The large amount of airlines that fly to the Kiev Zhuliany International Airport makes it the best airport to search for cheap flights to Kiev.  If you are searching for cheap flights to the Kiev International Airport, please enter the airport code KBP into the arrival city search box.  For more information on the Kiev Zhuliany International  Airport, please visit the Kiev Airport Transportation section below.

   Best Time To Fly To Kiev

As Kiev is located in Eastern Europe, the best time to fly to Kiev is between the months of April – June.  This is the prime time to travel to Kiev as the weather is pleasant, and the prices for flights are cheaper than the peak travel season.  October - December is the low season and is the best time to find cheap flights to Kiev.  November is the cheapest month to fly to Kiev.  Summer is the peak travel season, with the most expensive prices on flights to Kiev.  If you are planning to fly during the busy summer season, be sure to book your flight at least 60 days prior to your departure date to get the cheapest fare.

   Cheap Flights From Kiev

The Kiev Boryspil International Airport’s central location in Ukraine makes it a great airport to find cheap flights from Kiev.  There are numerous international airlines that offer cheap flights departing from the Kiev Boryspil International Airport (KBP).  Most domestic flights throughout Ukraine are handled by Ukraine International Airlines and Air Baltic.  If you plan to fly within Kiev, you will need to catch a domestic flight departing from the Kiev Boryspil International Airport.  To catch your flight from the Kiev Boryspil International  Airport, you will need to move from the International terminal to the Domestic terminal.  Depending on where you are located in the terminal, you also may need to check your bag through customs and security, so be sure to give yourself at least 2 hours to connect to your domestic flight within the airport.

   Kiev Boryspil Airport Transportation

The Kiev Boryspil International Airport is located 36 km south-east of the Kiev city center.  The best way to travel from the Kiev Boryspil International Airport to the Kiev city center is by taxi, private car or by rental car.  The Kiev Airport taxi takes about 30 minutes to travel from the Kiev Boryspil International Airport to the Kiev city center.  Public transportation system in general, is great in Kiev.  You can get anywhere by taxi, metro, trolley bus or tram once you arrive in the city center.  If you are planning on traveling to other cities within Ukraine, you will probably want to hire a rental car.  You can either rent a car at the Kiev Boryspil International Airport or take public transportation into the city center and rent a car at one of the rental car offices located throughout Kiev.  

   Top Things To Do In Kiev

A visit to Kiev is more relaxed than a visit than some of the larger cities in Ukraine.  Although smaller than some of the other major cities in Ukraine, there are still many fun things to do for the visiting traveler.  There are amazing historical sites along with unique temples and great restaurants to be enjoyed. Top attractions in Kiev include the Monastery of Caves which is the oldest Orthodox monastery in Ukraine and is declared a World Heritage Site.  Other areas of interest include the famous St. Andrew's Descent where you can spend hours walking along cobble-stoned streets aligned with remarkable architecture, historical buildings, eclectic galleries and shops.  Be sure to tour St. Andrew's Cathedral during your walk.  St. Sophia Cathedral is another major attraction in Kiev located in Mikhailovskaya Square.  Visitors will enjoy exploring the exclusive Pechersk district which is home to the Ukraine parliament.