Airport

GML Gostomel Airport

Gostomel Airport (GML) serves Kyiv, about 30 km northwest of Kyiv. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAGML
ICAOUKKM
ServesKyiv
From centre29 km
TimezoneEurope/Kiev
Elevation158 m

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The airport in numbers

Gostomel Airport — facts & history

We pulled Gostomel Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets.

Opened
1959
67 years ago
Elevation
158 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Antonov Airlines

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Gostomel Airport to Kyiv

The airport is about 30 km northwest of Kyiv, about 40 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~28 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~40 minmetered
Private transfer~40 minfixed upfront
Car rental~40 min + חניהfrom the terminal
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Which way suits you from Gostomel Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

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At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Gostomel Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Gostomel Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Gostomel Airport to the centre of Kyiv?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 30 km northwest of Kyiv, about 40 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Gostomel Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Gostomel Airport to Kyiv?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Gostomel Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Gostomel Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Gostomel Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes