Kiev to London flights

How long is the flight from Kiev to London?

The average direct flight from Kiev to London takes three hours and 25 minutes; the flight covers about 1355 miles.

What documentation do I need to fly to London from Kiev?

Ukrainian nationals need a valid passport and a UK visa to travel to London. You can apply for the visa at the British Embassy in Kiev.

Is there a time change from Kiev to London?

London is two hours behind Kiev. The UK follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and Ukraine follows Eastern European Standard Time (EET).

Here are some of the airlines that travel from Kiev to London:

• Air France, the French flag carrier
• airBaltic, Latvia’s national airline
• Austrian Airlines, the flag carrier of Austria
• Belavia, national air operator of Belarus
• British Airways, Flag Carrier of the United Kingdom
• Brussels Airways, Belgium’s largest airline
• KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
• Lot Polish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Poland
• Lufthansa, Germany’s largest airline
• Ryanair, Irish low-cost airline
• Swiss International Airlines
• Turkish Airlines, Turkey’s national airline
• Ukraine International Airlines, the flag carrier of Ukraine
• Wizz Air, a low-cost Hungarian airline

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Kiev is served by two airports, Boryspil International Airport (KBP) and Igor Sikorsky Kyiv International Airport (IEV). The latter is more popularly known as the Zhuliany airport. Both the airports handle flights to London as well as domestic flights.

Useful information about Boryspil International Airport

The Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport is located 18 miles east of Kiev.

How to get to the airport:

• By train — a 24/7 express train connects to the airport from Kiev's main railway station.
• By taxi — typically 40 minutes via E40.
• By bus – Sky Bus No. 322 connects the city’s main railway station to the airport’s Terminal D. At least 35 intercity routes go to the airport. Bus lines 5 and 8 connect Kiev to the airport.

Services: wheelchair renting service, business lounges, children’s play areas, cash points, pharmacy, medical facilities, beauty salon, waiting halls, internet cafe, free Wi-Fi connection, restaurants, and duty-free stores.

Useful information about Zhuliany Airport

The Zhuliany Airport is located 4.3 miles southwest of the city centre.

How to get to the airport:

• By train — The Kiev-Volynskyi rail station is adjacent to the airport, and you can reach it via the Urban Electric Train and the elektrichka commuter trains.
• By taxi — around 26 minutes via E95/?01.
• By bus – You can take the Trolleybus Route 22 and Bus Route 78 to reach the airport.

Services: cafes, bars, restaurants, and baggage wrapping.

The major airport near London is Heathrow Airport.

Useful information about Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport is located 14 miles to the west of the city centre.

How to get to the city:

• By train – 15 minutes on the Heathrow Express train to central London.
• By taxi – 45 to 60 minutes.
• By bus – you can take the National Express coach services to Victoria station in central London.
• By tube – reach central London in 50 minutes by taking the Piccadilly line on the Underground.

Services: VIP lounges, beauty stores, shower facilities, eateries, groceries, lounges, foreign exchange, and baby care rooms.

• Appreciate the beautiful views of the city from the Hampstead Heath hilltop park.
• Enjoy a concert at Royal Albert Hall.
• Learn about London’s history from the pre-Roman to modern times at the Museum of London.
• Visit the Churchill War Rooms, Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s secret headquarters during World War II.
• Go boating on the Serpentine Lake at Hyde Park.
• Try your luck at spotting deer at Richmond Park.
• See the wonders of marine life at the London Aquarium.
• Get dazzled by the crown jewels displayed at the Tower of London.
• Watch the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace.
• Head to the London Dungeon to learn truly macabre history.