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UIA's most popular international routes in Ukraine before the war: where did Ukrainians fly to?

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UIA's most popular international routes in Ukraine before the war: where did Ukrainians fly to?

Popular flights reveal not only the geography of flights but also Ukraine's close ties with other countries. Find out which destinations were most popular among citizens before the full-scale invasion and why

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Take care of reliable insurance for safe entry and stay in Ukraine
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Prior to russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) was the largest airline and national carrier in Ukraine. It operated flights to Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Asia. However, due to the war, UIA ceased operations and subsequently declared bankruptcy. The five most popular European destinations of UIA as of the beginning of 2022, according to the analytical company Cirium, are described below with reference to Simple Flying.

Where do Ukrainian airlines fly during the war? Find out in this article.

Where did Ukrainians fly most often before the start of the full-scale war?


Kyiv - London Gatwick


How to get to Ukraine from the UK in 2024? Find convenient routes and entry rules here.

London Gatwick International Airport was UIA's fifth most popular destination in January 2022. Gatwick is London's second international airport after Heathrow and is the eighth busiest in Europe. Unlike Heathrow, which receives more long-haul and full-service flights, Gatwick is more likely to serve low-cost and short-haul flights.

In January 2022, Ukrainian airlines operated 27 flights to Gatwick (4,776 seats, 1,355 miles).

Kyiv - Amsterdam


How to get to Ukraine from the Netherlands in 2024? Find convenient routes and entry rules here.

Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport was UIA's fourth most popular destination in the European Union. Although there were more flights to Amsterdam than to London (28 vs. 27), UIA used smaller aircraft, which reduced the total number of seats. Schiphol is a major hub and ranks fourth in terms of seats in Europe. However, due to the fact that this airport is a major transportation hub, it is difficult to say how many passengers flew directly to Amsterdam and how many arrived in transit.

In January 2022, Ukrainian airlines operated 28 flights to Amsterdam (4,202 seats, 1,134 miles).

Kyiv - Paris


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Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Paris was UIA's most popular destination in the European Union. In January 2022, UIA operated 31 flights to Paris. Charles de Gaulle is the main airport in France and the main hub for Air France.

In January 2022, Ukrainian airlines operated 31 flights to Paris (5,790 seats, distance - 1,267 miles).




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Kyiv - Istanbul


How to get to Ukraine from Turkey in 2024? Find convenient routes and entry rules here.

The new Istanbul International Airport was the most popular pre-war international destination in Europe. It is noted that this demand is primarily due to the tourist preferences of Ukrainians, as Istanbul has always been a popular vacation destination for citizens due to its warm weather and beautiful beaches. The flight to Istanbul was the shortest among UIA's five most popular destinations.

In January 2022, Ukrainian airlines operated 40 flights to Istanbul (5,040 seats, 635 miles).

Kyiv - Tel Aviv


UIA's most popular pre-war route was from Kyiv to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. This is due to the fact that Ukraine and Israel have close relations and many Israelis are of Ukrainian descent. In January 2022, UIA operated 57 flights to Tel Aviv, which significantly exceeded the number of flights to other destinations.

In January 2022, Ukrainian airlines operated 40 flights to Tel Aviv (10,655 seats, distance - 1,281 miles).

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