Saint Sophia Cathedral
An 11th-century cathedral, a World Heritage site, famous for its Byzantine mosaics and frescoes.
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Airport · Kyiv, Ukraine
Kyiv Boryspil KBP
29 km from central Kyiv. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 29 km
- terminals
- 2
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About the airport
Boryspil International Airport (KBP) is the airport of Kyiv, about 30 km from the city centre. Before the war it was Ukraine’s main international airport and its largest air hub, with flights across Europe and to the Middle East. Since 24 February 2022, following the Russian invasion, Ukrainian airspace has been closed to civil aviation: the airport is closed to civilian flights and there is no flight schedule. This guide describes the airport as it operated before the war.
Terminals
Terminal D, opened in 2012, was the main terminal and handled most of the international traffic. Terminal F, an older terminal, handled part of the airport’s traffic. Closed to civilian flights since 24 February 2022.
Services
Before the closure, the terminal had cafés, restaurants, shops, free wifi and car rental desks. To reach Kyiv, about 30 km away, travellers could use the Boryspil Express train, Skybus shuttle buses or a taxi. None of these services is available at present.
Getting to the city
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.
Airport map
Terminal D
Terminal D, opened in 2012, was the main terminal and handled most of the international traffic. Closed to civilian flights since 24 February 2022.
Terminal F
Terminal F, an older terminal, handled part of the airport's traffic. Closed to civilian flights since 24 February 2022.
Kyiv
Things to do in Kyiv
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 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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How far is the airport from central Kyiv?
Kyiv Boryspil airport is about 29 km from central Kyiv.
How do I get from the airport to central Kyiv?
From Kyiv Boryspil airport you can take Boryspil Express (train), Skybus (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Kyiv Boryspil airport have?
Kyiv Boryspil has 2 terminals: Terminal D and Terminal F.
Landing in Kyiv?
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Photo credits
- Exterior of the terminal building: d_proffer, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Terminal D: Maksym Kozlenko, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- An airport bus in front of Terminal F: Vasyatka1, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- 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