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Best Time to Visit
The guide was updated:The best time to visit Kyiv is the summer season from May until September, as both the average temperature as well as rainfall are at their most visitor-friendly. However, this period is only second most crowded, as the charm of Christmas in Kyiv attracts many visitors – do travel around New Year's/Christmas time (January 7th is when the latter is celebrated) to experience Kyiv among festive locals.
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Our travel guides are free to read and explore online. If you want to get your own copy, the full travel guide for this destination is available to you offline* to bring along anywhere or print for your trip.
*this will be downloaded as a PDF.Price
€4,95
Citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Uzbekistan can enter the Ukraine without a visa for an indefinite stay, whereas holders of passports from all European countries and number of others can enter without a visa for a stay up to 90 days – use the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to check for individual requirements.
Since 2019, citizens on a number of countries can apply for an eVisa. The application process is entirely online. Apply at least 10 days before your trip.
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Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Kyiv is the summer season from May until September, as both the average temperature as well as rainfall are at their most visitor-friendly. However, this period is only second most crowded, as the charm of Christmas in Kyiv attracts many visitors – do travel around New Year's/Christmas time (January 7th is when the latter is celebrated) to experience Kyiv among festive locals.
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Public Transport
Public transport runs from 5:45 am until midnight on trolleybuses, buses, the Metro and mini-buses (shuttle buses). The fast, clean and very deep Metro has three lines that are fairly easy to navigate, as metro schemes are available at all stations.
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Taxi
There are many different taxi companies in town to choose from. Agree on the price before the journey begins in order to avoid being overcharged upon arrival.
Blues
+380 44 529 300 0
Kyiv City
+380 44 502 020 2
Alfa
+380 44 227 711 1
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Post
The Central Post Office is a tourist attraction of its own, so make sure to visit it and possibly send a postcard or two to family and friends back home. Drop your mail off directly at the post office or use one of the yellow or blue post boxes scattered around the city. However, make sure it says "outside Kyiv" if you are sending international mail. Delivery might take a while, so turn to a private delivery service in case you are in a rush.
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Pharmacy
Most of the pharmacies are open until late (24/7) and they have a good selection of both locally made and imported medicine. Many prescription drugs are available over the counter in the Ukraine due to regulation differences. One of them is Pharmacy Concept store on the main street.
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Telephone
Country code: +380
Area code: +44
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Electricity
230 V, 50 Hz, C/F
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