How to get to Boryspil airport for a flight to Turkey from Kyiv?
The capital of Ukraine offers Boryspil Airport for international flights. There are several ways to get to it, which will cost passengers only 8-30 hryvnia:
- The most popular are minibuses - No. 316, No. 317, No. 318, which run from the Kharkovskaya and Boryspilskaya metro stations. This route has a transfer, after the final stop you need to cross the road and transfer to regular bus No. 2, which goes to the airport;
- Comfortable Sky Bus buses (the old name “Polet”) run from the main entrance of the railway station. The stop is located to the right of the central entrance. The trip will take about 2 hours, the schedule can be viewed online, tickets can be purchased at the ticket office on the ground floor of Kiy Avia;
- ground transport runs regularly and frequently, so if there is little time left for the journey, it is better to take minibuses - No. 474 from Borovaya, No. 415 Lesnoy Prospekt, No. 220 Borispolskaya metro station, No. 535.
A taxi is an easier, more convenient way to get there in time for registration, however, the journey will be long. The price of the trip is quite high - 200-370 hryvnia. The amount depends on the distance of the journey.
Those who have purchased tickets must remember that the check-in procedure begins 2 hours before departure, so you should calculate your arrival time with a margin.
Services at Boryspil airport
The Boryspil air hub is considered large and belongs to the international type, since it provides a number of services for foreign guests, all clients. Among the main options that are useful to 95% of passengers is free Internet. Also in the list of services offered:
- Hotel of the same name. It is possible to accommodate travelers for a day or more. The low cost of a standard room will please everyone. A flight delay will not be a problem - the hotel will be helpful and will provide apartments for the required period.
- Public catering establishments – respectable restaurants, cafe-bars, coffee shops. There is a large selection of places where you can have a meal - a respectable restaurant will delight you with exquisite cuisine; modern bars and cafes where you can drink a cup of coffee, try pastries, or buy lunch to take away.
- Business lounges, waiting rooms. Spacious rooms of medium and large sizes are bright - there is everything necessary for holding business meetings and negotiations.
- Pharmacy, first aid station.
- Food and non-food stores. It cannot be said that these establishments offer low prices, but they offer high quality goods, most of which are brought from different parts of the world.
- ATMs, terminals, currency exchange.
- Children's room. Children under 14 years of age can spend time here so that the wait is not tedious.
The territory of “Borispol” is huge and spacious. There is a large paid parking lot here. You can leave your car under guard for several minutes or even days.
How to get to Kiev airport for a flight to Turkey from Kyiv?
International airport "Kyiv" (Zhulyany) is located near the ring road, 8 kilometers away from the city center. Therefore, getting here is absolutely easy from anywhere in the city.
Tourists have several options available - public transport, train or taxi. Those wishing to get to the air hub using the first method should remember that city vehicles go to the old terminal - the new one is located four hundred meters further. The journey will take some time, which must be taken into account.
Relative to the starting point, travelers can get there in the following ways:
- Passing trolleybuses No. 9, No. 92, No. 22 from the Shulyavskaya and Dorogozhichi metro stations. Transport starts moving at 5:45 am, continuing to carry passengers until midnight.
- Bus No. 78 is also suitable, travel is inexpensive, but there is only one caveat - the transport runs only on weekdays. Vacationers who travel on Sunday and Saturday flights should prefer minibuses with numbers No. 499, No. 302, No. 805, No. 496, No. 368.
- High-comfort Sky Buses run from the train station.
A taxi ride is definitely more comfortable than other options, but it costs much more. The average price is 68-190 hryvnia. When ordering a car, you need to take into account frequent traffic jams to avoid delays.
Services at Kyiv airport
“Zhulyany” has more modest dimensions relative to the above-mentioned Boryspil airport, but nevertheless is able to provide some amenities for its tourists.
The Kiev air hub was built back in 1924 and is intended exclusively for the needs of civil aviation, business flights, and receiving VIPs. Only 2011 became historically important - international flights were launched.
The relatively small dimensions of the Kyiv are due to its original purpose. Only the most necessary services for visitors are provided here.
There is a cafe at the airport that offers tourists delicious and inexpensive fast food. Recreation areas and a waiting room are located nearby. There is a children's room, admission for children under 6 years old is free. Also, among other things, a medical center, luggage storage, currency exchange, ATM, terminal. Paid and guarded parking is available.
VIP service for passengers is provided for an additional fee. The team can meet an important guest both in the airport building and on the runway itself with any kind of honors, refreshments, and decorations.
Flight and visa
Ukrainian tourists have the opportunity to visit sunny Turkey without a visa all year round. To legally stay in the country for more than 90 days, you must present a foreign passport and return tickets.
The airbus travel time from Boryspil airport to Ankara is 1 hour 55 minutes. Departure with a transfer in Ankara, then to Istanbul will take 4 hours 15 minutes.
To accurately calculate travel time, you need to take into account stops along the way, the distance of the Antalya Airport transfer to the hotel location.
Air travel is a responsible process, although quite fast. You should start preparing for it in advance (2-3 days in advance):
- First of all, you should distribute your luggage and pack your suitcase, observing weight restrictions. It is recommended to place money, documents, and other things (wet wipes, hygienic lipstick, glasses, etc.) inside your carry-on luggage. Supplies such as personal hygiene products, approved medications, liquids in plastic containers, and personal items must be packed in a suitcase, wrapped in protective stretch film.
- Before the flight, it is not recommended to consume strong alcoholic drinks, fatty foods, exotic dishes, psychotropic drugs, or strong sedatives 24 hours before the flight.
- Place mint candies and chewing gum inside your carry-on luggage - they will help with nausea, motion sickness, and can calm you down. It is also advisable to purchase interesting, educational magazines and books the day before.
For many people, even a short flight is not easy, so by following the above rules, you can avoid unpleasant sensations. It is better to arrive at the airport 2-2.5 hours before departure to check in and have a pleasant wait.
What to do if the flight from Kyiv to Turkey is delayed?
Every third tourist traveling around the world sooner or later faces the problem of flight delays. However, the ticket guarantees the passenger a resolution of any difficult situation with the help of the carrier company with which the contract was signed.
Turkish Airlines takes service to foreign guests seriously, so plane delays are almost imperceptible for tourists, because in a short time they have the opportunity to fly on another flight without additional payment. The solution can be considered an excellent compensation for the benefit of both collaborating parties.
The regulations for flight delays provide the following:
- up to 2 hours – receiving cold and hot drinks as desired;
- 4 hours – one meal – hot main courses, sandwiches;
- 6 to 8 hours – free transfer for hotel accommodation until the current situation is resolved.
The passenger has the right to receive financial compensation for the inconvenience caused in accordance with the amount specified in the contract, or to receive back the funds spent on the ticket.
Each passenger has the right to request the following useful information: why the flight was delayed; instructions on how to behave in this situation; what flights are being made in the desired direction at the moment, in the near future; what privileges are provided to those waiting at the airport.
Turkish airlines provide Ukrainian tourists with the most comfortable conditions for air travel, a high level of service, and a lot of privileges. Flight delays to Antalya, Istanbul and other cities are the exception rather than the rule, so there is no need to worry.
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