Cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Kyiv

All you need to know about flights from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport TLV to Kiev

Airlines that fly from Tel Aviv to Kiev

EL AL operates a daily flight from Tel Aviv to Kiev, except Saturdays. These flights are operated by its low-cost branch, UP, until October 2018, and then it will fly under the brand EL AL again. Ukraine International is flying 3-4 times per day, and YANAIR departs from Tel Aviv to Kiev twice a week seasonally.

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Terminal Information - Departing

Ukraine International and YANAIR flights from Tel Aviv to Kiev depart from Ben Gurion Airport Terminal 3. Here you can find Duty-Free stores, including a wide variety of clothing items, electronics, books, candy, and international and local wines and liquors. You don’t need to carry anything with you; you can store it for free until your return to Israel.

There are two Dan Lounges, where you can relax with complimentary wines, beers, and snacks. If you have a premium credit card, you may be eligible for a discount or a free admission.

EL AL flights depart from Terminal 1. If you arrive by train, the station is located outside Terminal 3. Take the free shuttle to Terminal 1, just remember to arrive a little earlier because it takes an extra 10 minutes to get there plus the waiting time to the next shuttle, which departs every 15-20 minutes. There is a smaller Duty-Free store, Aroma and Burger Ranch with hot dogs only. Free Wi-Fi connection is offered in all areas of both terminals for the whole duration of your stay.

Terminal Information - Arriving

Kiev has two airports. Flights from Tel Aviv to Ukraine operated by Ukraine International and UP arrive at Boryspil International Airport, YANAIR lands at Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany).

Boryspil International Airport KBP: Flights Tel Aviv Kiev operated by Ukraine International and EL AL arrive at Boryspil Airport KBP, located 29 km east of Kiev. KBP is the busiest airport in Ukraine. Domestic flights and international charters are being handled at Terminal B, while Terminal D serves international flights. You can take the Sky Bus the airport via Kharkivska metro station to the Main Railway station Pivdenny. Taxis are available outside the terminal for a fixed price, and you can also pay by a credit card.

Kyiv International Airport - Zhuliany IEV: Flights Tel Aviv Kiev operated by Yannair arrive at Zhuliany Airport IEV, located in the Zhuliany neighborhood in Kiev. There are several bus services to the city; a single fare costs 3-6 UAH (less than ₪1). You can buy your ticket at the kiosk or from the driver and validate it while entering the bus.

Things you should know

As an Israeli citizen, you do not need a visa to enter Ukraine. When you book flights from Tel Aviv to Kiev, please make sure that your passport is valid for the whole duration of your stay in Ukraine.

Useful Information about Kiev - קייב

The winters in Kiev are colder than in Tel Aviv, with temperatures well below 0 during December and January. Between June and August you can expect 23-24 degrees during the day, and 13-14 in the evenings. There is no time difference between the two cities, and the currency used is Ukrainian Hryvnia - UAH - ₴.

Kiev is significantly cheaper compared to Tel Aviv. Beers cost 18-35 ₴, that’s ₪2.5-5. You will pay around 500 ₴ for a three-course meal for two, 70% less than the same meal in Tel Aviv. Taxi start tariff is 35 ₴ (₪5), and each km costs 5 ₴ (₪0.70). You can make it even cheaper using the Uber app. Are you in the mood for shopping? Then you must go to the modern glass dome of the shopping center, or walk along Khreshchatyk, the main street in Kiev.

Top your must-visit list with Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square), the impressive Monument to Independence – a column rising 50 meters high, the golden domed roof of Mikhailovsky (St. Michaels) Monastery and the Mariyinsky Palace. The Pechersk Lavra is the most significant sightseeing point in the Ukrainian capital. Explore the darkest period of Ukraine’s history and visit Babi Yar.

How to find cheap flights to Kiev

The average price for flights from Tel Aviv to Kiev is $298 (₪1,027). However, if you are flexible enough, you can find very cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Kiev - $160 (₪552) round-trip. Just remember that prices change regularly, sometimes even more than once a day. Search “whole month” to find the cheapest flights from Tel Aviv to Kiev. The best time to book your cheap flights to Kiev is 17 weeks before you plan to fly. You can save around 9% on your desired dates. The cheapest month to find flights Tel Aviv Kiev is February when flights are 27% cheaper, followed by March with tickets 22% cheaper. Sign up for Price Alert, and we’ll notify you by email when the price changes. Looking for cheap hotels? We have that too - compare prices on Skyscanner Hotels.

This information is correct as of March 2018