Flying from New York to Kyiv: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from New York to Kyiv. Explore your options for leaving New York from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
To ensure you make your New York to Kyiv flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Flying during a peak time like July? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can easily add an hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Kyiv
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap New York to Kyiv flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
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Flying from New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is around 19 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from New York to Kyiv or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive on time at their destination.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can get to EWR from central New York in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from New York to Kyiv? Kick back in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.3%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From the centre of New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 25 minutes to get to the airport by car and 1 hour or so if you use public transport.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to LaGuardia Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Kyiv flight:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving as planned, LGA is a reliable starting point for any journey.
The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
More about Kyiv
Start your Kyiv trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from New York to Kyiv, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Pesopark, Mini Park Z Aleyeyu and Alʹpiysʹkyy Kutochok are top attractions which should be on every Kyiv itinerary.
Explore more of Ukraine
Kharkiv is just one of the many places in Ukraine waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Kyiv. Around 418 kilometres to the east, its top attractions include Novobavarsʹkyy Hidropark, Heroy Vʹyetnamu and Burnt-out Musical Comedy Theatre (Musouri Theatre).
If there's time to check out another major destination in Ukraine, consider Dnipro, roughly 386 kilometres south-east of Kyiv. NOSTROMO, Antique Auto Museum Dnepropetrovsk and Shkilʹnyy Park are key reasons to visit.