Ukraine is one of large countries in Europe. It borders Russian Federation to the east, Belarus to the north, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia to the west, Rumania and Moldova to the southwest, and the Black Sea and Sea of Azov to the south, respectively. Ukraine has an area of 603.7 thousand square kilometers with nearly 50 million people. Its capital is Kiev. Ukrainians make up 73.6% of the population, while Russians account for 21.1%. The rest are 1.3% of Jews, 0.8% of Belarusians, and 0.5% of Bulgarians. The official language here is Ukrainian.
Like other capitals in Eastern Europe, Kiev is an ideal destination in Ukraine. Kiev is the oldest city in Eastern Europe. The popular attractions here are Independent Square, St Sophia's Cathedral - dating from the 11th century, National Theatre, Khreshchatyk Street, Pecherska Lavra - an ancient and beautiful monastery built eight centuries ago, the St. Andrew's Cathedral -this former summer residence of Queen Elizabeth of Russia, Golden Gate - seen as a solid barrier protecting the city during the 11th century.
St. Sophia's Cathedral is extremely impressive work with the green roof created its specific characteristics. The most famous architectural work in Ukraine was recognized as world heritage. Besides, tourists can visit and explore the area of Vietnamese community in Kharkov. Tourists will feel the life and culture of Vietnamese community here. Odessa is the ancient port city with beautiful beaches, museums, squares, monuments... Coming here, tourists can relax and walk along Primorsky Boulevard, visit Rechelieu Duke Statue - founder of Odessa, and then climb the Potemkin ladder leading to the harbor.
Black Sea will be a preferred place for those who want to explore and relax on the beach. Tourists who prefer to explore and go trekking should come to Carpathian Mountain to participate in skiing, fishing, hunting and hiking. Other indispensable attractions in Ukraine are Smotrych River Canyon, Trinity Church, St. Nicolas Cathedral, Mintrans building, Odessa Opera and Ballet Theater, Folk Architecture and Life Museum, Kamianiec Old Fortress and Khotyn Fortress.
Gavryshivka International, Vinnitsa (VIN) - Ukraine Kiev International Airport, Kiev (IEV) - Ukraine Odessa International Airport, Odessa (ODS) - Ukraine Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport, Lvov (LWO) - Ukraine Chernovtsy Airport, Chernovtsy (CWC) - Ukraine Dnipropetrovsk International Airport, Dnepropetrovsk (DNK) - Ukraine Zaporizhia International Airport, Zaporozhe (OZH) - Ukraine Luhansk Airport, Lugansk (VSG) - Ukraine Ivano-Frankivsk Airport, Ivano Frankovsk (IFO) - Ukraine Simferopol International Airport, Simferopol (SIP) - Ukraine Boryspil International Airport, Kiev (KBP) - Ukraine Donetsk International Airport, Donetsk (DOK) - Ukraine Kharkiv International Airport , Kharkov (HRK) - Ukraine Lozovatka Airport, Krivoy Rog (KWG) - Ukraine
Ukraine is one of countries having many operating airports in Europe. In which, many airports are serving daily domestic and international flights to/ from Ukraine. Tourists can choose flights from Ukraine at some major airports such as:
Boryspil International Airport (Boryspil, Kiev)
Dnipropetrovsk International Airport (Dnipropetrovsk)
Chernivtsi International Airport (Chernivtsi)
Donetsk International Airport (Donetsk)
Zaporizhia International Airport (Zaporizhia)
Uzhhorod International Airport (BruneiUzhhorod)
Simferopol International Airport (Simferopol )
Lviv International Airport (Lviv)
Zhulyany Kiev Airport (Kiev)
Presently, flights from Ukraina to Vietnam will reach two largest airports in Vietnam including Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) and Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi). These flights are connecting ones; passengers have to transit at one of airports in Asia or Europe. Airlines offering cheap flights Ukraine - Hanoi are Vietnam Airlines, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines… Cheap flights Ukraine - Ho Chi Minh City are also operated by Vietnam Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Turkish Airlines…
Chernovtsy Dnepropetrovsk Donetsk Kharkov Kiev Ivano Frankovsk Krivoy Rog Lvov Odessa Zaporozhe Simferopol Vinnitsa Lugansk
Siberia Airlines -> 353 USD Etihad Airways -> 546 USD Turkish Airlines -> 285 USD Sichuan Airlines -> 570 USD Kenya Airways <-> 2,677 USD Cathay Pacific Airways -> 700 USD Malaysia Airline -> 851 USD Thai Airways -> 687 USD Air Astana -> 385 USD Klm Royal Dutch Airlines <-> 643 USD Hainan Airlines -> 459 USD Silk Air -> 4,067 USD Hong Kong Airlines -> 449 USD Dragon Airlines <-> 8,476 USD Ural Airlines -> 453 USD Lucky Air <-> 1,725 USD Emirates Airlines -> 297 USD Asiana Airlines -> 842 USD Alitalia -> 936 USD Singapore Airlines -> 408 USD
Ukraine International Airlines, Aerosvit Airlines and Windrose Airlines are the 3 most popular airlines in Ukraine. They are operating domestic and international cheap flights to Europe (including Western Europe, Eastern Europe), Middle East and Asia. Popular and low-cost airlines flying to Ukraine consist of Aeroflot operated by Rossiya, Air Arabia, Air Astana, S7 Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, LOT Polish Airlines, British Airways, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Astra Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Turkmenistan Airlines, UP operated by El Al, Taban Air, Estonian Air, Ellinair, Czech Airlines, Belavia, Azerbaijan Airlines, Austrian Airlines, AirBaltic, Aeroflot.
Country City Thailand -> Ukraine 292 USD Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Krabi, Khon Kaen, Trat, Koh Samui Vietnam -> Ukraine 305 USD Da Nang, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, Thanh Hoa, Qui Nhon, Con Dao, Quang Binh, Rach Gia Hong Kong -> Ukraine 285 USD Hongkong Lao, People's Dem. Rep. -> Ukraine 638 USD Luang Prabang, Pakse Cambodia -> Ukraine 628 USD Siem Reap Poland -> Ukraine 107 USD Wroclaw
Tourists can book tickets to Ukraine from main destinations in Europe and some Asian countries as below:
Country |
City |
Russia |
Moscow–Sheremetyevo, Saint Petersburg, Moscow-Domodedovo, Minsk-National, Surgut |
Saudi Arabia |
Sharjah |
Kazakhstan |
Almaty, Astana |
Turkey |
Istanbul-Atatürk |
Germany |
Frankfurt, Munich |
Netherlands |
Amsterdam |
Poland |
Warsaw–Chopin |
England |
London-Heathrow |
France |
Paris-Charles de Gaulle |
Austria Israel |
Vienna Tel Aviv–Ben Gurion |
Jordan |
Amman-Queen Alia |
Lebanon |
Beirut |
Syria |
Latakia |
Iran |
Tehran-Imam Khomeini |
Turkmenistan |
Aşgabat |
Estonia |
Tallinn |
Greece |
Thessaloniki |
Slovakia |
Košice |
Czech Republic |
Prague |
Azerbaijan |
Baku |
Latvia |
Riga |
- Vareniki, borshch and pirogi are famous traditional dishes of Ukraina cuisine. If tourists are unfamiliar with the Eastern Europe cuisine, they can easily buy kebab or sushi on several streets. If tourists wishing to enjoy the delicious tastes of coffee should drop by Pobeda coffee shop near Kyev Station. Most restaurants and coffee shops in Ukraine have menus written in English and Ukrainian. Also, tourists can enjoy delicious coffee of Ukraine, Italy, France, and America.
- Ukraine is also an ideal shopping destination. Here is a meeting place of famous brands around the world. In addition, Kiev is dubbed as the shopping paradise for those who are fans of souvenirs’ collections. However, it is not a good news that Kiev is one of the most expensive cities in Europe. So, you should consult and bid before purchasing.
- Tourists should change a little money of Ukrainian Hryvnia at the airport to use if necessary, because credit cards are not always able to withdraw money from ATMs in Ukraine.
- In Ukraine, cars, subways and buses are fairly common means of transportation. Walking is also an interesting experience. Local people here are very friendly; if tourists do not understand the map, it is easy to ask local people for help.