In 2024, there are no restrictions on entry into Ukraine for foreigners, but travel may be complicated due to the lack of air transportation. We talk about the most convenient routes from Denmark to Ukraine and the current rules for crossing the border

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Despite the imposed martial law, Ukrainian borders remain open, including for foreign guests. According to official information, over 2.4 million foreigners visited Ukraine in 2023, including 3,690 Danish citizens.

In 2024, this trend continues. Most often, foreigners come to Ukraine on personal visits, on trips and as part of volunteer missions. Considering that world powers are gradually relaxing recommendations for their citizens regarding trips to Ukraine, for example, Great Britain has already allowed, if necessary, to visit certain regions in the west of the country, it is predicted that the number of visitors will increase, and the governments of other countries of the world will also lift restrictions.

However, taking into account the state of war in which Ukraine is currently, traveling here has its own peculiarities, in particular, the airspace is closed in the country, and certain safety rules must also be observed.

How to get to Ukraine from Denmark? What rules for entering Ukraine are relevant in 2024? Useful information for those planning a trip this year is collected in our material.

Flight from Denmark to the Ukrainian border + travel by land transport

The most convenient and fastest way to get to Ukraine is to fly to one of the airports in Europe, which is located near the Ukrainian border, and from there continue the journey by land transport - by train or bus.

Ukraine borders Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Moldova. There are many direct flights from Denmark to these countries.

Denmark – Poland

Denmark and Poland are connected by many flights, operated not only by major airlines, but also by low-cost carriers Ryanair and WizzAir.

- Warsaw can be reached by direct flight from Copenhagen and Billund. The price of the ticket starts from 15 euros. Daily departures from the capital are available four times a day (at 07:00, 10:40, 14:50 and 20:40). Travel time – 1 hour 20 minutes. There are also departures from Billund on any day of the week at 10:25 and 19:55.

- Krakow is one of the closest Polish airports to the Ukrainian border. The distance from Krakow to Lviv is 328 km. Flights to Krakow depart from Billund and Copenhagen. Many departures are available throughout the day. There are both morning and evening flights. Travel time – 1 hour 30 minutes. Ticket price from 15 euros.

- You can fly to Rzeszów (Ryaszów) only with a transfer, most often in Warsaw. Travel duration from 4 hours. The price of the ticket is from 80 euros. The airport in Rzeszów is located 172 km from Lviv (Ukraine).

You can also fly from Denmark to Katowice, Gdansk, Poznań and other cities in Poland.

Poland and Ukraine have close rail and bus connections. Available ways of travel from Poland to Ukraine are collected in this article.

Denmark - Moldova

You can get from Denmark to Chisinau only with a transfer. Travel time is about 5 hours. The price of the ticket is 250 euros.

The distance to the Ukrainian border from Chisinau is 130 km - Palanka checkpoint (Odesa region). The nearest large Ukrainian city: Odesa. Tourists planning a trip to the southern regions of Ukraine should choose a flight to Chisinau airport. There is also a direct train from Chisinau to Kyiv.

Denmark - Slovakia

You can fly from Denmark to Slovakia only with a stopover. The nearest airport to the Ukrainian border is Košice. There are flights here from Copenhagen, with a transfer in Vienna. Travel time from 4 hours. Approximate ticket price from 150 euros. From Kosice you can reach Chopa and Mukachevo (Transcarpathian region).

Denmark – Hungary

Budapest can be reached by direct flights from Copenhagen and Billund. There are departures from both airports four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday). Travel time is 2 hours. Approximate ticket price from 20 euros.

There is a direct train from Budapest to Kyiv.

Denmark – Romania

Bucharest can be reached by daily flights from Copenhagen and Billund. Travel time is 2 hours 35 minutes. The price of the ticket is from 80 euros.

Only connecting flights are available to Suceava. The price of the ticket is from 150 euros, the duration of the trip is from 5 hours.

You can easily get to Chernivtsi from Suceava, there is a daily bus from the bus station, the journey to Chernivtsi takes 2-3 hours.

Pay attention! If you plan to buy tickets for the near future, the prices may be much higher.

By bus from Denmark to Ukraine

A fairly convenient and economical way to get to Ukraine is by bus. The flight Copenhagen-Kyiv leaves Copenhagen at 09:00 and arrives in Kyiv the next day, at 20:05. The total duration of the trip is 34 hours. The route includes one transfer in Berlin. Ticket price from 180 euros.

The Copenhagen-Lviv flight is also carried out with a transfer in Berlin. Departure from Copenhagen at 09:00, arrival in Lviv the next day at 11:55. The duration of the trip is 26 hours. Ticket price from 190 euros.

Where to buy bus tickets from Denmark to Ukraine?

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By own car from Denmark to Ukraine

The distance from the capital of Denmark - Copenhagen to Kyiv is 1,800 km. Estimated travel time is 21 hours. The trip to Lviv will be 550 kilometers shorter. The route will pass through Germany and Poland. Such a trip, taking into account the price of gasoline, can cost from 250 to 400 euros.

Importantly! The shortest queues are usually at Polish checkpoints: Dorogusk, Krotsenko, Budomezh. You can check the waiting time at checkpoints with Poland to enter Ukraine by following the link. More details about the work of checkpoints in our material.

To avoid a long wait, prefer traveling at the beginning of the week. From Monday to Wednesday, passenger traffic is lower, and accordingly there are no long queues. Starting from Thursday evening until Sunday, the number of people willing to cross the border increases, which increases the load on checkpoints.

In addition, we draw your attention to the fact that, despite the fact that checkpoints are open 24 hours a day, there is a curfew on the territory of Ukraine due to the state of war.

Rules for entering Ukraine by car for foreigners

A foreigner is allowed to enter Ukraine in his own car, but he can use it only for his own needs. Foreign citizens can drive cars with foreign license plates in Ukraine for up to one year. If you plan to stay in Ukraine longer than two months, you need to contact the service center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for temporary car registration. After the expiration of the one-year period, the car with foreign license plates must leave Ukraine.

To enter Ukraine by car, you must have a Green Card insurance policy.

Detailed rules for traveling in Ukraine by car with foreign registration in this article.

Rules of entry for citizens of Denmark to Ukraine in 2024

● Visa is not required. Citizens of Denmark have the right to stay in Ukraine without a visa for up to 90 days, if the purpose of the trip is tourism, visiting relatives, treatment, etc.

If the length of stay exceeds 90 days or you plan to work or get an education in Ukraine, then before traveling you need to issue a long-term visa (type "D") at the embassy or consulate of Ukraine in Denmark. It is better to start the procedure at least 3 months before the planned trip.

● Entry into Ukraine is based on a valid foreign passport, which must have at least one blank page for the entry stamp.

Also, to cross the Ukrainian border, you must provide:

1. Health insurance policy.

2. Confirmation of the purpose of the trip: a notarized invitation from citizens of Ukraine (relatives, acquaintances, friends), travel vouchers, confirmation of accommodation reservations, invitations from companies or organizations, tickets to seminars, exhibitions, fairs, documents about treatment in medical facilities, etc.

3. Confirmation of financial support (cash, bank statement, check from an ATM, etc.) - proof that you have sufficient funds for the entire period of your planned stay in Ukraine or transit to a third country ($45 per person for each day of your stay in Ukraine ).

Importantly! Foreigners who have been banned from entering Ukraine by an authorized state body will not be able to cross the border. Read about who can be refused entry to Ukraine in our article.

Useful links for those planning a trip to Ukraine

● Booking a tour – if the purpose of the trip is tourism, be sure to search for a tour in advance. The largest database of routes from proven tourist operators is collected at the link. Depending on your interests, you can also plan an individual trip.

● Housing search – book hotels here. Rules for renting an apartment in Ukraine for foreigners in this article.

● Rent a car – to feel more mobile while traveling in Ukraine, we recommend renting a car. Detailed instructions at the link.

● Safety and insurance rules – safety rules must be strictly followed when traveling through Ukraine under martial law. In addition, make sure you have military risk insurance. About the benefits of the policy here.

● Legal support – in the conditions of martial law, certain rights of citizens may be limited, therefore, if you need the help of a lawyer while traveling in Ukraine, you can contact the specialists at the link.

● Contacts of the Embassy of Denmark in Ukraine:

- Address: str. Gogolivska, 8, Kyiv, 01901.

- E-mail: [email protected].

- Phone: +38 044 200 12 60.

- Fax: +38 044 200 12 81.

● Souvenirs – stylish clothes and accessories in memory of Ukraine here.

We wish you a good trip!

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