There is no decision to make here, because there is no ride to take.
Boryspil International Airport is not operating passenger flights. Ukrainian civil airspace has been closed since 24 February 2022. Ukraine's own NOTAM (A0095/25) closes the Kyiv flight information region to civil aviation, and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency's Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB-2022-01R13, revised 26 January 2026 and valid until 31 July 2026) tells operators not to fly in that airspace, "including landing and departures from airports located in the affected airspace".
Fixed-price private transfer
KBP Kyiv City Center
From€56for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €78 per vehicle, about €20 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
Why the comparison is gone
This page used to weigh app-based taxis against pre-booked transfers, warn about unofficial drivers in the arrivals hall, and quote fares for each. That comparison assumed you had just walked out of the terminal off a flight. Nobody has done that since February 2022.
The warning about unofficial drivers touting inside terminals is sound general advice at many airports, and it will be worth remembering if Boryspil reopens. It is not advice you need today.
If you are travelling to Ukraine
You will arrive overland, by train or long-distance bus from a neighbouring country. Ground transport within Kyiv is a different question from an airport transfer, and one this page is not the right place to answer. Check your government's travel advice before planning any trip.
When flights resume
The airport itself is intact and maintained, its status is suspended rather than closed for good, and a number of international carriers have said they intend to return once it is safe. The Ukrainian government formed a working group in March 2026 to plan a phased reopening. But there is no reopening date, and reopening depends on the security situation rather than on a timetable.
When a private transfer from KBP is the right choice
- You want the price settled before you land: fixed, confirmed in writing, no meter, no night or luggage surcharge at the kerb.
- Three or more people: a 4-seat car to Kyiv City Center is from €78, about €20 per person, usually level with or below separate public-transport tickets once you count the walk, the wait and the last mile with bags.
- Flight delays: the driver follows your flight number; 60 minutes of waiting are included, and you can cancel free up to 24 hours before pickup.
KBP → Kyiv City Center from €56Fixed price, flight tracked, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup.