Flights from Hobart to Kiev

Neighbourhood Guide

Pecherskyi

This neighbourhood is located at the heart of Kiev’s Right Bank. It’s one of the oldest districts in the city to explore after your flights to Kiev. Pecherskyi is known as the centre of culture in Kiev, with lots of theatres, cinemas, and galleries. Pecherskyi offers a trendy and artsy experience within the city centre for visitors with plane tickets to Kiev.

Holosiivskyi

Holosiivskyi is the largest neighbourhood in central Kiev and is a popular place to stay after booking return flights to Kiev. There are several metro stations and bus connections in the neighbourhood, making it an easy spot to explore the city from. Visitors with flights to Kiev can see an abundance of monuments and parks while staying in the area. There are also plenty of shopping and dining options throughout Holosiivskyi.

Darnytskyi

Located on Kiev’s Left Bank, Darnytskyi is home to some of the city’s best natural beauty. There are several reservoirs to visit after your flights to Kiev. The neighbourhood also has a charming atmosphere to it, with colourful houses, shopping, traditional Ukrainian restaurants, and the popular Kurazh Bazaar market.

Shevchenkivskyi

Shevchenkivskyi is one of the most historically significant neighbourhoods to visit after your cheap flights to Kiev. It is home to Old Kiev, which became the gateway to the city during the Middle Ages. It was later the neighbourhood where the Ukraine was officially established as an independent nation in 1917. There are a variety of monuments to view within Shevchenkivskyi, as well as the city’s major churches and traditional Ukrainian architecture.

Public Transport and How to Get Around

Kiev offers a wide range of transport options for visitors with an airfare to Kiev. There is a metro, buses, trams, trolleybuses, and a funicular. The metro is the most common transport option among visitors with flights to Kiev. There are three metro lines that reach to the far corners of the city. For a scenic and fun ride on Kiev’s public transport, catch the city’s funicular. The funicular travels up and down Volodymyrska Hill, offering great views over the city and Dnieper River.

The city has two airports where your cheap flights to Kiev could arrive into. In order to reach the city from Zhuliany International Airport (IEV), catch trolleybus number 22. The trolleybus will take you to the Syrets metro station, where you can catch a ride into the centre. If you arrive into Boryspil International Airport (KBP), catch the 24-hour Skybus. The bus will drop you to the city’s main train station, Pivdenny.

Cafes and Restaurants

Spotykach

When you have return flights to Kiev, make sure to try as much local food as you can. Spotykach is a traditional Ukrainian restaurant where you can try local favourites, such as beef stroganoff, potato pancakes, grilled mackerel, chicken kiev, and Ukrainian dumplings.

Kyivska Perepichka

To experience some authentic Ukrainian street food, pay a visit to Kyivska Perepichka after arriving on your cheap flights to Kiev. It’s a true local spot with Kiev residents lining up for the affordable but hearty food. While the food stall serves several local dishes, it is especially well-known for its sausages wrapped in deep fried dough. Make sure to try one when you have return flights to Kiev.

Ukrainskie Stravi

Visit Ukrainskie Stravi for the opportunity to try more traditional Ukrainian dishes. In addition to delicious food, the restaurant has a classic Soviet Ukrainian feel to it, adding to the overall atmosphere.

Lviv Homemade Chocolate Cake

Chocolate lovers with flights to Kiev can’t miss this cafe. In addition to coffee and the normal cafe staples, Lviv Homemade Chocolate Cake serves all the chocolate desserts you could imagine. They also sell handmade chocolates that you can take home as a souvenir.

HONEY

This charming little cafe is loved among both local Ukrainians and visitors with flights to Kiev. The cafe serves good coffee and a range of cakes and pastries. The menu also features plenty of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, so you can visit at any time of the day.

How Much Time to Spend in Kiev

After arriving on return flights to Kiev, plan to spend at least three days exploring the city. From there, continue your travels through Eastern Europe. After spending time in Kiev, head to the eerie site of Chernobyl or the Ukrainian cities of Odessa or Lviv.
 

When is The Best Time to Visit Kiev?

The best time to visit Kiev is during its spring and summer months. From May to September, the weather is warm, and there's plenty to see and do. But if you are looking to save money during this time, avoid the high season months of July and August. Room rates and flights will be more expensive compared to the shoulder months of May and September.

If you can get past Kiev's freezing winter temperatures, there are a number of activities that take place from December to February. From winter sports to a few festivals and the fewer crowds, it's a great time to explore the city. Snow begins to fall around November and January is the coldest month of the year. Room rates will also be cheaper compared to Kiev's peak tourist season.

For festival lovers, the city has plenty of options throughout the year. But the majority take place between May to October. Do your research, find out which ones appeal to you the most and plan your trip around a unique cultural experience.

Airports in Kiev

Boryspil International Airport

Boryspil is the country's largest airport. It's located 29 km from the city centre and handles 65% of passenger traffic into the Ukraine. It's also a hub for Ukraine International Airlines and a focus city for Windrose Airlines.

Igor Sikorsky Kyiv International Airport

Igor Sikorsky is one of two passenger airports in Kiev. It mainly serves domestic flights and international budget airlines. It's one of the busiest business aviation hubs in Europe and is a focus city for Wizz Air.

Getting To and From Boryspil International Airport

Taxis are available from the airport 24 hours a day. The fixed fare rate into the city is UAH 380, and you can buy your ticket from the official taxi desk in the arrivals terminal.

The cheapest way to get from Boryspil into Kiev is with the Sky Bus. It operates around the clock and leaves the airport every 15 minutes in the day and every 30 minutes at night. The bus stops at the Kiev Train Station in the city centre as well as the Kharkivska Metro Station. Tickets cost UAH 80 for a single trip to the train station and UAH 50 to the metro.

If you want to hire a car, there are many car rental companies within the arrivals area.

Getting To and From Igor Sikorsky Kyiv International Airport

The cheapest way to get from Kyiv to the city centre is with public transport. Trolleybus #22 runs from 06:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and tickets cost UAH 3 one way.

Alternatively, the more convenient option is to take a taxi. It's faster and easier for travellers with lots of luggage.