Kiev Flight Guide

Kiev is the capital and largest city of the Ukraine. It is home to about 2.7 million inhabitants and is sometimes referred to as ‘Jerusalem of the North’ due to the large amount of churches and religious significance which goes back to the middle ages. Kiev is a stunning green city located along the Dnieper and has numerous universities which are reason for a fairly young population.

There are 25 museums to visit as well as a very interesting planetarium and numerous theatres. Nature lovers can stroll through the exotic botanical gardens and the zoo. Kiev is primarily interesting for history fans and those interested in churches as it is the centre of the Christian Orthodox church. It is useful to carry around a guide to appreciate the historical importance and the stunning interior designs of the numerous churches, cathedrals and chapels.

Kiev has an international airport which is serviced by several European, Asian and Middle Eastern airlines. Travellers departing from the main Australian airports can reach Kiev within 25 hours and expect 2 stops. Those departing from smaller cities may travel via Sydney and the journey can take up to 40 hours.

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