Moscow to Kiev Flights

Flights From Moscow

Moscow is the sixth most populous city in Europe with a population of over 11.5 million, and it is served by five airports: the Sheremetyevo International Airport, Bykovo Airport, Vnukovo International Airport, Ostafevo International Airport and Domodedovo International Airport. The airport used for most international flights from Moscow is the Domodedovo International Airport, located 26 miles from the city center, with the rest primarily handling domestic flights to other Russian destinations and flights to former Soviet states. International carriers operating from Domodedovo include Aeroflot, Air China, Korean Air, British Airways and Delta Airlines. Seats on many of the flights can be reserved online through Orbitz.com.

Parking at the Domodedovo International Airport

Short-term parking is available near the passenger terminal starting at $1.50 per hour. Long-term parking can be found at the long-term car park for around $18 a day.

Transportation to the Domodedovo Airport

Domodedovo Airport is linked to Moscow by a speedway, allowing quick transportation from the city to the airport by car, taxi or bus. The airport also operates the Aeroexpress railway service. The Aeroexpress train takes between 20 and 25 minutes to make the trip from Moscow to the airport at a cost of about $10. The express bus takes about 30 minutes but is less expensive at $3.00. Taxis can be booked anywhere in the city, with costs varying according to starting location.

A Meal Before Departing

A quick meal before departing from Moscow can be eaten at the low-cost fast food restaurants located within the airport. Kroshka-Kartoshka specializes in foil-wrapped baked potatoes with tasty fillings, while Sbarro offers dishes such as lasagna, calzone and stromboli. Indian dishes are available at the Paprika restaurant and Uzbek cuisine at Uzbechka. Several other restaurants are available as well, offering travelers a hearty meal before catching their flights from Moscow.

Airports in Kiev

Boryspil International Airport handles most of the international airline traffic coming into Kiev, with a few international flights coming into the smaller Zhulyany Airport. Boryspil is located just 3.7 miles from the center of the city, making it a convenient destination for cheap flights to Kiev. The airport is the main hub for Aerosit-Ukrainian Airlines, and it also handles flights from airlines such as Lufthansa, Air Baltic Airlines, Air France, British Airways, and Finnair. Boryspil is located at the Boryspil junction of the M03 road. Zhulyany handles international flights only from nearby countries, with most of its services dedicated to domestic travel. Check out Orbitz.com for the best prices to Kiev from a range of airlines in one easy search.

Transportation From Boryspil Airport

Transportation from Boryspil to Kiev is by bus and taxi services. The official airport taxi service is provided by Sky Taxi at a cost of about $8 for up to 10 km of travel. A bus service is offered between the airport and the main railway station in Kiev for a cost of about $3.

Weather in Kiev

The weather in Kiev varies, and the warmest months, June through August, average between 57 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit. During winter, the temperature falls to a chilly 24 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Visitors should therefore choose their clothing appropriately.

Things to Do in Kiev

There's plenty for visitors to do in Kiev for enjoyment. The city is filled with theaters, including the Kiev Opera House and the Kiev Puppet Theater. Spectator sports are also popular; the Dynamo Kyiv football club offers championship soccer, and the Sokil Kyiv ice hockey club and the BC Kyiv basketball club provide exciting matches. Cheap flights to Kiev are available daily from Orbitz.com, making it easy to schedule your travel to see key events