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Kyiv Boryspil Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Kyiv Boryspil Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit.  Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

I found a window ledge to lay on by a heater, and was able to get a little sleep. -Ben

KBP Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Kyiv Boryspil International Airport.

What to Expect

Kyiv Boryspil Airport (code: KBP) consists of three terminals, with the smaller Terminals B and F primarily serving domestic and charter flights and the newest and larger Terminal D mainly handling international flights. While the terminals are connected by inter-terminal shuttle buses, Terminal D offers the most options for services, dining, shopping, and the most amenities for an extended stay. WiFi is available to help pass the time. Additional comfort can be found through fee-based access to the airport’s first-class lounges. See our Airport Lounges section for locations and rates.

Sleeping in Kyiv Boryspil Airport

kyiv boryspil airport guideTravellers report that Terminal D has comfortable seating for sleeping, with plenty of armrest-free seats and benches. Airport staff and security are tolerant of overnight sleepers, though security staff may ask to check your passport. The area across from Gates D12 and D13 has been cited as a good spot for sleeping due to its low nighttime lighting and relative quiet. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport.  See our Airport Hotels section below for locations, or read traveller airport reviews for more tips.

Good to Know

There are no designated smoking areas, so be prepared for the smell of cigarette smoke throughout the terminals.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information.  For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Kyiv Boryspil Airport Guide.

In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.  For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.

airport hoursAirport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours – Terminal F (updated by a site visitor)

airport hotelsAirport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Kyiv Boryspil Airport:

  • GettSleep – Opened July 2019 – This capsule hotel has 40 single and 16 double capsules for periods of three, six or twelve hours.  The capsules include free wifi, air conditioning, sound insulation, and linens. There are showers (towels are charged extra) and luggage storage.  Rates:
    • Single capsules – Hr 150 (1hour) • Hr 370 (3 hours) • Hr 490 (6 hours) • Hr 620 (12 hours).
    • Double capsules – Hr 250 (1 hour) • Hr 550 (3 hours) • Hr 730 (6 hours) • Hr 930 hours (12 hours).

For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Boryspil Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.

airport loungeAirport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and learn how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!

  • Business Lounge (International) – Location: Terminal D, Airside, 2nd Floor. International flights only. Showers are available. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
  • Business Lounge (Domestic) – Location: Terminal D, Airside, 2nd Floor. Domestic flights only. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.

Related Pages: Boryspil Airport Lounges

rest zonesRest & Relaxation Zones

No dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones exist. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

airport infoMore Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Baby Care Facilities – If you are travelling with an infant, baby changing facilities are available in three areas. Locations: Terminal D, Airside.

Beauty Salon – Nail spa and hair salon are available. Location: Terminal B, 1st Floor.

Children’s Play Areas – A colourful play area with views of the tarmac is located on the 3rd floor of Terminal D.

Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-Free and other shops are available throughout the airport.

Fast Track Service – As a premium service, customers with Fast Lane security passes will be given priority service to ensure that waiting is kept to a minimum. Cost: Adult – 400 UAH for International Departures and 350 UAH for Domestic Departures. A variety of services are available, such as packages with Fast Track, for example, luggage wrapping and a beverage coupon for an extra 500 UAH.

Food & Drinks – Food concessions throughout the airport operate with varying schedules. At the time of this update, we could not confirm the availability of 24-hour dining.

Information – An Information Booth is available, offering services in 3 languages. Location: Unknown. Hours: 24 hours.

Luggage

  • Baggage Trolleys – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage trolleys are available free of charge in Terminal D.
  • Luggage Storage & Lockers – Location: Terminal D, 1st Floor, near the bank. Rates: 10 UAH per hour and 120 UAH per day. Rates are available for 1 hour, 3 hours, 6 hours, 12 hours and in 24-hour increments after that. Hours: Open 24 hours except for 15-minute breaks at 7:45 AM, 7:45 PM and 11:45 PM.
  • Luggage Wrapping – Services are available in Terminal D, 3rd Floor.

Medical Services

  • Medical Services – Urgent and emergency medical care is available at the First Aid stations. Locations: 1st floor of Terminal D. Hours: 24 hours.
  • Pharmacy – Two locations: Terminal B (1st Floor) and Terminal F (2nd Floor).

Money

  • ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Terminal D.
  • Currency Exchange – Currency Exchange Services are available in Terminal D.

Mobile Charging – A reader (June 2018) reported that a few charging stations are available with both USB and power outlets. Locations are not known.

Showers – Showers are located in the Airline and Business lounges. [ see Airport Lounges above ]

Smoking Rooms – A reader tells us, “There is one smoking area near D11 and IQOS Space near D12 (where only IQOSes are allowed). There are 4 designated smoking areas in total. Smoking elsewhere is prohibited and you will pay a fine. ” (May 2019)

WiFi/Internet – Free WiFi is available at Kyiv Boryspil Airport in 30-minute sessions. Connect to the “Free Boryspil WiFi” network.

Airlines
Kyiv Boryspil Airport is served by the following airlines: Aegean Airlines • Air Arabia • Air Astana • Air Baltic • Air France • Air Malta • Alitalia • Atlas Global • Austrian Airlines • Azerbaijan Airlines • Azur • Belavia • Bravo Airways • British Airways • Brussels Airlines • Bukovyna Airlines • Czech Airlines • Dreamwind • EL AL Israel Airlines • Ellinair • flydubai • Georgian Airways • Iraqi Airways • Jonika • KLM • Laudamotion • LOT • Lufthansa • Qatar Airways • Ryanair • SkyUp • SWISS • Turkish Airlines • Ukraine International Airlines • Wind Rose • YanAir.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

SkyBus offers a low-cost and efficient way to travel between the airport and central Kyiv, connecting to major public transportation hubs. Buses run between Terminals B and D to Pivdenny Railway Station, stopping en route at Kharkivska Metro Station. Departures are frequent during peak times, with a bus leaving every 15 – 20 minutes.

KBP Airport is served by long-distance buses to/from other Ukrainian towns and cities. Operated by Autolux, Gunsel or Ukrbus, these buses pick up and drop off passengers at the bus terminal outside of Terminal B.

Car Rentals

The following car rental agencies operate onsite: Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt.

Hotel Shuttles

See also Airport Hotels above.

Inter-Terminal Shuttle

Passengers staying at the Airport Hotel or Boryspil Hotel will appreciate the free shuttle service offered by the airport. Buses depart every 30 minutes and travel a circuit between Terminal D, Terminal B bus terminal and the airport hotels. Total travel time between the two terminals, with a stop at one airport hotel, is about 5 – 7 minutes.

Taxi

Licensed, air-conditioned taxis are available 24 hours a day in taxi ranks outside each passenger terminal. All taxis accept cash and major credit cards.

Last updated: 2024-01-30

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning.  All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice.   The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or  write a review.