Saint Sophia Cathedral
An 11th-century cathedral, a World Heritage site, famous for its Byzantine mosaics and frescoes.
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Kyiv: airports, things to do and where to stay
Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine, on the Dnipro River, with golden-domed churches, medieval monasteries, green hills and a history that makes it one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe.
Kyiv airports
From the airport to central Kyiv
Kyiv Zhuliany (Igor Sikorsky) (IEV)
Kyiv Zhuliany (Igor Sikorsky) airport is about 7 km from central Kyiv.
Public buses and minibuses
Before the closure, public buses and minibuses linked the airport with the city centre.
Taxi
Before the closure, taxis waited outside the terminal. The ride to the city centre took roughly 15-25 min; it is best to agree the fare in advance or book the taxi through an app.
From the airport to central Kyiv
Kyiv Boryspil (KBP)
Kyiv Boryspil airport is about 29 km from central Kyiv.
Boryspil Express
Before the closure, the Boryspil Express train, run by Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways), linked Kyiv's central station with the airport in about 40 min.
Skybus
Before the closure, Skybus shuttle buses linked the airport with central Kyiv.
Taxi
Before the closure, taxis waited outside the terminal. The ride to the city centre took roughly 40-60 min; it is best to agree the fare in advance or book the taxi through an app.
Kyiv
Things to do in Kyiv
Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
A large monastery complex on the hills above the Dnipro, a World Heritage site, with churches, a bell tower and underground caves.
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St Andrew's Church
An 18th-century Baroque church with green and gold domes, at the top of Andriivskyi Descent.
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Maidan Nezalezhnosti
Independence Square, Kyiv's main square, at the end of Khreshchatyk Street.
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Which airport serves Kyiv?
Kyiv is served by Kyiv Zhuliany (Igor Sikorsky) (IEV) and Kyiv Boryspil (KBP).
How far is the airport from central Kyiv?
Kyiv Zhuliany (Igor Sikorsky) airport is about 7 km from central Kyiv.
How do I get from the airport to central Kyiv?
From Kyiv Zhuliany (Igor Sikorsky) airport you can take Public buses and minibuses (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Kyiv?
Highlights of Kyiv include Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, St Andrew's Church, and Maidan Nezalezhnosti.
Photo credits
- Saint Sophia Cathedral: Maksym Kozlenko, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kyiv Pechersk Lavra: Ввласенко, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- St Andrew's Church: Maksym Kozlenko, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Maidan Nezalezhnosti: Ralf Roletschek, GFDL 1.2, Wikimedia Commons