Arrival 

KYIV DESTINATION: Boryspil Airport 

Kyiv has two airports and both have international flights.

Let's start with Boryspol Airport arrivals hall.

This is a modern functional airport.You come off the plane, go through passport control, descend to the baggage hall and collect your bags.  

There are good toilet facilities in the baggage hall and as you get off the plane.

Once through customs you will emerge into the bustle of the Arrivals Hall.

  

Taxi desk

If you want a taxi into town then just to your left is a taxi reception area.

The receptionists speak English. If you give your destination, then a screen will show you an estimate of the fare. Fares are considerably lower than most West European capital cities.  Expect to pay €10-20. If you agree, then you will be escorted out to the taxi driver and set off. 

It can take between 30 minutes to 50 minutes to get into the centre, depending on the time of day and traffic.

Please note if the traffic is bad the fare quoted may increase slightly. It is usual to tip - one Euro is generous. 

TIP: Near the exit of the Arrivals Hall there will also be men approaching you and asking you if you want a taxi. They tend to be more expensive.

Bureau de change corner

If you need some cash before you set off, then turn left in the Arrivals Hall. Tucked away in the corner on the left of the Hall are two bureau de change. 

Outside Arrivals.Taxi rank to the left, bus into town to the right.

Budget travel into town for €1!The exit to the Arrivals Hall is directly ahead. If you walk straight out and go slightly to the right you should see a bus stop. 

There is a bus that goes to the main train station in town. Alternatively you can catch the 332 bus and get off at Vyrlytsia metro station and get the train into town. The two trips will cost you less than a Euro, but keep your baggage with you in the bus, not the hold.