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Do planes fly to Kyiv?

Looking to visit Kiev? Your best bet then is to book a flight to Boryspil', as Boryspil International Airport (KBP) is the busiest and largest airport serving Kiev.



As of March 2026, scheduled commercial international flights to Kyiv-Boryspil (KBP) and Kyiv-Zhuliany (IEV) are still suspended due to the ongoing closure of Ukrainian airspace for civilian aviation. While there has been significant diplomatic discussion regarding a "safe sky" corridor for the 2026 spring season, no major international carrier has resumed regular service. Travelers heading to Kyiv currently fly to neighboring airports—most commonly Rzeszów–Jasionka (RZE) or Warsaw (WAW) in Poland—and then complete the journey via a sophisticated network of high-speed Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) trains. The train journey from Warsaw to Kyiv is approximately 14–17 hours and has become the primary "air bridge" for diplomats, humanitarian workers, and returning citizens. In 2026, while the airport infrastructure remains largely intact and prepared for a rapid reopening, the "no-fly" status persists for the safety of passengers until a formal, internationally guaranteed ceasefire or comprehensive air defense agreement is fully implemented across the region.

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Ukraine's biggest airport — which served 9 million passengers in 2021, about two-thirds of its pre-pandemic high — has been closed since Russia's invasion in February 2022. It was hit in two Russian attacks at the beginning of the war. But Dubrevskyy said the airport is already preparing for post-war life.

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Suspension of operations (2022-present) Shortly afterward, the airport was hit by Russian missiles targeting Ukrainian infrastructure. As of November 2023, the airspace is still closed, and commercial air travel across Ukraine remains suspended.

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Further extensions of the suspension were periodically announced, with the current extension announced on 10 April 2023. As of July 20, 2023, the suspension notice states that flights to and from Ukraine will be suspended until martial law in Ukraine is lifted, and Ukrainian airspace is reopened.

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Ukraine - AVOID ALL TRAVEL Your safety is at high risk, particularly if you engage in active combat. On October 10, 2022, Russia launched numerous missile strikes against Ukrainian civilian and government infrastructure in multiple cities, including Kyiv. The attack resulted in several casualties.

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Russia - Level 4: Do Not Travel.

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