How to get to Boryspil airport for a last-minute tour to Turkey?
The largest metropolitan international airport "Borispol" is located remotely from the city center for as much as 10 kilometers. Tourists can get here in several ways to choose from.
In the daytime, passengers on international flights can travel by surface public transport:
- Shuttle taxis - No. 316/317/318 go to the metro stations "Kharkovskaya", "Borispolskaya". Nevertheless, this route will include a transfer - at the final station, passengers will need to get off at the final station and cross the road, then take bus number 2.
- Minibuses that will deliver to the terminal or at a close distance to it without transfers - No. 220 (moving from the Borispolskaya metro station along Nauki Avenue), No. 415 (following Gagarin Avenue, along Bratislavskaya), No. 474 (from the Borispolskaya metro station ” to Borovaya), No. 178 (the route lies along the Dnieper embankment, Kharkov highway). Transport starts at 5:45 am and ends at 00:30 am.
- SkyBus will comfortably take passengers of international flights from the railway station straight to the airport in Boryspil. The boarding stop is located to the right of the main entrance to the railway station. Tickets can be purchased in advance online, at the Kiy Avia ticket office on the ground floor, or from the driver at the entrance to the transport.
- By personal car you can get to the airport quickly and comfortably. You can leave your car for storage in a paid guarded parking lot on the airport premises. After prepayment, the car can be left for a long period.
In unfavorable weather conditions, heavy suitcases, late at night, when public transport does not operate, it is better to use the services of a taxi service.
You can call a car in advance using a call or a mobile offer (Uklon, Uber, Bolt). The cost of the trip will be calculated primarily in relation to the distance covered, the number of passengers and suitcases, as well as the selected type of transport (economy, comfort, luxury).
Services at Boryspil airport for tourists
Regarding its high status, the “international” Boryspil airport provides passengers with a lot of services, amenities, as well as premises with modern renovations and a cozy atmosphere.
The halls are spacious, the registration area is wide, there are panoramic windows. The luxury waiting room can accommodate up to 600 people and has a large number of linear seats. There is also a lounge area, a room for smokers, and restrooms.
Corporate tourists (some private individuals) can use the business lounge, which is designed for full-fledged business and negotiations. All the necessary equipment is collected here: video and audio equipment, computer, landline telephone, fax.
Also in Boryspil there is:
- baggage packing point, which is installed near the passenger check-in area. Here, for a fixed fee, tourists will be able to pack their suitcases in protective film so that they are not damaged, opened, or dirty during transportation;
- Duty Free store presents a wide range of goods from global manufacturers at low prices. In the trade zone there are also pavilions with food, press, and souvenirs;
- food outlets are represented by a sushi bar, restaurant, cafe, Fast-Food. Here you can relax with a cup of coffee, have a tasty and satisfying lunch, and buy food to take with you if you wish;
- There is a separate “Mother and Child Room” where parents can feed their babies, maintain hygiene, relax and play.
The airport has a room for smokers, a first-aid post, a pharmacy kiosk, an ATM, a currency exchange office, a self-service terminal, and luggage storage rooms. Throughout the entire territory, passengers can connect to the Internet via a wireless Wi-Fi connection free of charge, around the clock and without restrictions.
Boryspil provides a range of paid VIP services. A complete list of these can be studied on the official website of the airport, and you can also order any of them 24 hours in advance.
How to get to Kiev airport for a last-minute tour to Turkey?
The distance of the second largest metropolitan airport “Kyiv” in Zhulyany from the center is 8 kilometers. This distance can be easily covered using city public transport. The following vehicles move towards the airport:
- bus No. 302 – follows the route from the town of Vishnevoye to the final stop near Kontraktovaya Square. Nearby is the metro station “Lva Tolstoy Square”, from here there is a trolleybus number 9;
- minibus No. 484 – moves towards the airport along Glushkov Avenue, through Zhulyany;
- minibus No. 80 – starts from Sevastopol Square, and convenient routes No. 496 (499) depart from the Lukyanovskaya metro station;
- bus No. 565 – travels along the route to the airport in Zhulyany from the metro stations “Dorogozhichi”, “Shulyavskaya”;
- minibuses No. 368 and No. 169 – depart from the railway station, cross the town of Vishnevoye, and the final stop is Starovokzalnaya Street.
The fare will range from 5 to 30 hryvnia, depending on the distance. Tourists need to check the schedule and interval immediately before departure. You also need to plan your travel time generously.
One of the best ways to get to the airport in Zhulyany “Kyiv” is to go by personal transport. You can leave your car in the paid parking lot at the airport, which is guarded 24 hours a day.
Services at Kiev airport for tourists
The Kiev airport terminal building was built in 1924, but in 2012 a total reconstruction was carried out here. After this, it was given the honorary status of “international airport”.
Here tourists can use modern waiting rooms, which are equipped for a comfortable stay for up to 300 people. Waiting rooms with linear seats of increased comfort and panoramic windows. A first-aid post, restrooms, and a smoking room are available free of charge.
The following facilities (services) also operate on the premises:
- Duty free store with a variety of non-food and food products. Here tourists can make pleasant and profitable purchases. There are also shopping pavilions with souvenirs, food, and a pharmacy kiosk.
- Catering area in the form of a fast food restaurant and cafeteria.
- The business lounge is intended for corporate passengers (private individuals with permission). Here the room is separated from the others, all the necessary equipment is present, a computer, fax, landline telephone, etc.
- VIP services are provided for a fee, orders must be made at least 24 hours in advance. The price list can be found on the airport website. Particularly popular are services such as welcoming guests on the red carpet, with a sign, serving champagne, buffet table, transfer, etc.
Passengers on international flights can connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi at any time for free. At the airport there are ATMs, a currency exchange office, and self-service terminals.
Flight and visa required for a last minute tour to Turkey from Kyiv
To go on vacation to Turkey, Ukrainians do not need to apply for a visa. To do this, you must have a foreign passport (old or new), insurance, and a return ticket. These conditions of stay in the country are valid only for a period of up to 90 days.
The flight to Turkey (Antalya airport) from Kyiv airports will take 2 hours. This time period may vary depending on the selected Turkish airport and transport company.
It is very important for a tourist to maintain excellent health during the flight. Therefore, you need to prepare for air travel in advance, following important recommendations. At least 24 hours before the flight you must refuse:
- alcoholic drinks, low-alcohol drinks, cocktails containing alcohol;
- fortified beer, kvass, highly carbonated drinks;
- fatty, exotic foods;
- Asian food, seafood that has not undergone heat treatment;
- freshly squeezed juices.
It is necessary to pack your bags for a trip only after carefully studying the list of permitted and prohibited items/liquids/things. You should also pack essentials in your carry-on luggage.
What to do if the flight from Kyiv to Turkey is delayed?
If the flight is delayed, tourists should not panic - this often happens. Transport companies try to liquidate quickly and always in favor of passengers.
First, the tourist needs to take a photo of the electronic display with information about cancellations, flight delays, as well as a travel document. These photographs can become indisputable evidence in any kind of proceedings and will help achieve payment of financial compensation.
Passengers on late flights have the right to receive a one-time guaranteed payment of 150-650 euros. Most often, a tourist is offered to exchange a ticket for another without additional payments in order to take the next flight. An alternative offer is to return the ticket with payment of its full cost.
While waiting for their flight at the airport, passengers can enjoy the following privileges:
- After 2-3 hours, get a warming or cold drink, hot sandwiches for a snack.
- After 6 hours - hot lunch, drinks if desired.
- More than 9 hours - transfer for a trip to the nearest hotel, as well as further accommodation for the night.
The menu includes exclusively international dishes, all drinks, except alcoholic, imported, cocktails.
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