Beach near Kiev, Ukraine

Kiev Travel Guide

Ukraine

Kiev is Ukraine’s capital and largest city, with a population of 3,016,789. It is the country’s main political and administrative centre, situated in northern-central Ukraine on the Dnieper River.

Travellers flying to Kiev can use Kyiv International Airport (IEV) or Boryspil International Airport (KBP). There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city, so Kiev is better suited to urban sightseeing than a beach break.

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Local time

3,016,789

Population

1,326 miles away

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Weather in Kiev

Sun

25°

Mon

24°

Tue

25°

Know before you go

Pays in UAH

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +380

Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Ukraine for good service, but not always expected. It's becoming more common, especially in tourist areas.

Best time to visit Kiev

Jan

2°10

Feb

2°9

Mar

10°10

Apr

15°11

May

20°8

Jun

25°13

Jul

27°12

Aug

27°5

Sep

23°4

Oct

14°9

Nov

7°11

Dec

2°11

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Kiev

  1. Маріїнський палац

    palace

    1.1 km

  2. Національний художній музей України / National Art Museum of Ukraine

    art museum

    0.5 km

  3. Батьківщина-мати / Mother Motherland

    monument

    3.9 km

  4. Національний музей історії України

    history museum

    1 km

  5. Десятинна церква

    roman catholic place of worship

    1 km

  6. Мечеть «Ар-Рахма»

    muslim place of worship

    2.4 km

  7. Pinchuk Art Centre

    modern art museum

    0.9 km

  8. Національний заповідник «Софія Київська»

    historic site

    0.7 km

Getting there

Boryspil International Airport · 29 km

Kyiv International Airport · 7.4 km

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