AboutPartners[email protected]
Partners
Airport

KBP Boryspil International Airport

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

Boryspil International Airport (KBP) serves Kyiv, about 30 km southeast 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.

IATAKBP
ICAOUKBB
ServesKyiv
From centre29 km
Non-stop62
Airlines33
TimezoneEurope/Kiev
Elevation130 m

See on map ↗

The airport in numbers

Boryspil International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Boryspil International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 9.4M passengers in 2021, against a peak of 15M in 2019.

Opened
1959
67 years ago
Passengers / year
9.4M
as of 2021
Peak traffic
15M
in 2019
Elevation
130 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine
Passengers per year, 1965–2021

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Boryspil International Airport to Kyiv

The airport is about 30 km southeast of Kyiv, about 41 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~29 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~41 minmetered
Private transfer~41 minfixed upfront
Car rental~41 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Boryspil International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Kiev ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Boryspil International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 62 destinations, operated by 33 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ukraine International Airlines · AlMasria Universal Airlines · S7 Airlines · ZABAIKAL AIRLINES · Aeroflot Russian Airlines · Turkish Airlines · Lufthansa · Air Astana · Iberia Airlines · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Boryspil International 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 Boryspil International Airport

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

Rates in Kiev shift daily. See what your night costs now.

Reviews — Boryspil International Airport

No reviews yet — be the first to share.

Airports nearby

Other options near Kyiv

Same country

Other airports in Ukraine

Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Boryspil International 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 southeast of Kyiv, about 41 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Boryspil International 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 Boryspil International 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 Boryspil International 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.
Where can I fly non-stop from Boryspil International Airport?
About 62 destinations, including St. Petersburg, Istanbul, Baku, Prague. 33 airlines operate here.
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 Boryspil International 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 Boryspil International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Boryspil International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
← Ukraine travel guideAll airports

About this page

Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

How we work