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Ukraine Travel Tips and Information

Ukraine Travel Tips and Information

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Official Name----
Population45 million
CapitalKiev
Country CodeUA
LanguageUkrainian
Country Code (international calls)380

The flight time to Ukraine is approximately 14~15 hours. Check the climate, currency, religion, manners, other information of Ukraine below. Wishing you pleasant travels to Ukraine.


Ukraine is a large country in Eastern Europe known for its Orthodox churches, Black Sea coastline and forested mountains. Its capital, Kiev, features the gold-domed St. Sophia's Cathedral, with 11th-century mosaics and frescoes.

Visa and Immigration Procedures to Ukraine

Citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, and Uzbekistan who have booked tickets to Ukraine can visit and stay in Ukraine indefinitely. However, citizens of Moldova and Uzbekistan must hold proof of sufficient funds and air tickets on arrival. Visitors who are citizens of all European Union member states, Albania, Andorra, Belarus, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Russia, San Marino, St. Kitts and Nevis, South Korea, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkey, the United States/American Samoa and Vatican City can visit visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180 day period. However, citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan visiting Ukraine must also present proof of sufficient funds and return air tickets when arriving in Ukraine. Those holding a diplomatic or official/service passports of Albania, Cambodia, Chile, China, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Iran, Kuwait, Laos, Morocco, North Korea, Peru, Qatar, Singapore, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Uruguay, Venezuela and Vietnam do not require a visa to visit Ukraine.

Things/Items Allowed into Ukraine

Travelers are allowed to bring in duty-free 1 liter of spirits 2 liters of wine 5 liters of beer, 200 individual cigarettes or 50 cigars.

Things/Items Forbidden out of Ukraine

・Swiss Army Knife ・Illegal Drugs ・Firearms ・Sharp Objects

Things/Items Forbidden into Ukraine

・Illegal Drugs ・Pornography ・Protected Plant Species ・Batteries

Voice of Travelers to Ukraine

Ukraine Travel FAQs

Q. When should I visit Ukraine?

A. Major cities such as Kiev and Lviv are popular from May through September since the weather is generally warm and there are many attractions within the city. The summer season is most recommended as July and August are the peak months to visit the beach. During this time, there are also several film festivals such as the Odessa International Film Festival.

Ukraine - Direct Flights to Major Airports

Airports handling direct flights toKiev (Zhuliany) International Airport• Anna Airport (Chennai) • Shivaji Airport (Mumbai) • Kolkata Airport (Kolkata) • Tiruchirapalli International Airport (Tamil Nadu) etc.

Airports handling direct flights toChernivtsi International Airport• Frankfurt Airport (Germany) • Beijing Capital International Airport (China) • Abbotsford International Airport (Canada) • Chubu Centrair International Airport (Japan) etc.

Airports handling direct flights toDonetsk International Airport• Belfast International Airport (UK) • Canadian Rockies International Airport (Canada) • Cape Town International Airport (South Africa ) • Kaohsiung International Airport (Taiwan) etc.

Airports handling direct flights toKharkiv International Airport• Geneva Cointrin International Airport (Switzerland) • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Netherlands) • Oslo Gardermoen Airport (Norway) • Norrkoping Kungsangen Airport (Sweden) etc.

Flight Routes to Ukraine

Most international flights to Ukraine arrive at Kyiv Boryspil Airport. Domestic flight tickets are also available from this airport to major cities in Ukraine for air travel within the country. Ukraine International Airlines is the national airline of Ukraine.