British Airways operates frequent flights to Kiev which land at Boryspil International Airport, 21 miles east of Kiev city centre. After your flight, a bus to Kiev's central station takes you straight into town via historic Lev Tolstovo Street. Alternatively, get your bearings among the Stalinist architecture and cafes of the main thoroughfare, Kreshchatik. Relax after your flight to Kiev with a drink among the monasteries, former merchants' houses and leafy side streets of Kiev's historic Old Town.
After your flight to Kiev, catch a bus from Terminal B to get into the city – they meet all Kiev flights, and reach the central station in less than an hour. You can also get into Kiev by Metro from nearby Boryspilska station. Or hail a taxi after your flight to reach central Kiev in 30 minutes. For stress-free flights from Kiev, enjoy the comfort of the Business Hall lounge, which is open to economy flight passengers for a small fee.
Start to enjoy the sights as soon as you leave Kiev airport after your flight, as you drive across the River Dnieper towards Kiev's 334-foot-high Rodina Mat (Motherland) World War II memorial. Unwind after your flight in Kiev's tranquil Kievo-Pechersky Lavra monastery, or take the funicular to St Michael's Monastery for a bird's-eye view of Kiev's golden domes. Stock up on goodies for your return flights at Kiev's charming Bessarabsky farmers' market, and find traditional souvenirs on Andriyivsky Uzviz street in Kiev's picturesque Old Town.
