Travel info for Dnepropetrovsk Ukraine visitors

Dnepropetrovsk or simply Dnepr, as it is called by local inhabitants is situated on the Dnepr River in East-Central Ukraine, and has a population of, ~ 1.1 million. Large and beautiful, it is the main city of East-Central Ukraine.

The city is surprising green along the wide and slow-moving Dnepr river. The city has remarkable embankments, long boulevards and spacious parks. It is also the center of high-technology industries, education, metallurgy and trade. There are 11 universities, academies and institutes in Dnipropetrovsk. The city is not only famous for its commercial industry, but also its green hills and deep history.

How to get to the city

There is an international airport in Dnepropetrovsk city so you can:

1. Fly to Dnepropetrovsk

a) through Vienna (Austria). (It is convenient for visitors from the USA)

b) through Kiev (Ukraine). (It is also convenient for visitors from the USA, but much cheaper)

Departure from Kiev (Borispol airport)	Arriving to Dnepropetrovsk
09:30	10:25
15:40	16:45
19:15	20:10
Departure from Dnepropetrovsk	Arriving to Kiev (Borispol airport)
07:30	08:25
11:40	12:45
17:10	18:05

c) through Frankfurt on Maine (Germany)

d) through Istanbul (Turkey)

e) through Tel Aviv (Israel)

f) through Moscow (Russia)

2. Fly to Kiev and take an overnight train to Dnepropetrovsk.(It is convenient for visitors from the UK)

Departure from Kiev	Arriving to Dnepropetrovsk
22:28	07:00
17:45	23:30
Departure from Dnepropetrovsk	Arriving to Kiev
22:30	06:54
22:33	09:57
06:45	12:30

Climate and weather

It is very warm in summer (average daily temperature in July is +25-27 C, 76-80 F) and average temperature in winter is -3-4 C, 24-26 F. Best time for visiting is in the late spring - the late April, May (nice nature and fresh air), first part of June, and early in autumn: September and October (beauty of town's yellow parks). Period of rains is normal in the middle of autumn. Other times are mainly dry with a few showers or storms in the summer time.

About Ukrainian visa

The Ukrainian authorities passed a bill in 2005, allowing some citizens to enter Ukraine without a pre-registered visa. Please read the following messages:

On introduction of the visa free regime for the US citizens.

Please, be informed that on August 18, 2005, the President of Ukraine signed Decree No. 1175/2005, amending the President's Decree No. 1008/2005 of June 30, 2005 on the Ukrainian visa requirements for the citizens of the United States of America.

According to the Decree No. 1008/2005 and the amendments to it introduced by the Decree No. 1175/2005 the US citizens do not need a visa to enter Ukraine if the period of their stay does not exceed 90 days.

For the US citizens who enter Ukraine with the purpose of employment, permanent residency, study and work at the diplomatic missions of the United States in Ukraine or with any other purpose, if the period of their stay in Ukraine is more than 90 days, visas are required.

On introduction of the visa free regime for the citizens of EU, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

Please be informed that the President of Ukraine signed the Decree No. 1131/2005 "On the Establishment of Visa-Free Regime for Citizens EU, Switzerland and Liechtenstein" on July 26, 2005.

According to the mentioned Decree, starting September 1, 2005 visas are not required for the citizens of EU, Switzerland and Liechtenstein who enter Ukraine or transit through its territory for the period of time of up to 90 days with a valid travel passport.

For the citizens of the above-mentioned countries who enter Ukraine with the purpose of employment, permanent residency, family reunion, study and work at the diplomatic missions of these countries in Ukraine or with any other purpose if they are going to stay in Ukraine for more than 90 days, visas are required.

On introduction of the visa free regime for the citizens of Canada.

Please be informed that the President of Ukraine signed the Decree No. 1134/2005 "On the Establishment of Visa-Free Regime for Citizens of Canada" on July 26, 2005.

According to the mentioned Decree, starting August 1, 2005 visas are not required for the Canadian citizens who enter Ukraine or transit through its territory for the period of time of up to 90 days with a valid Canadian travel passport.

For the Canadian citizens who enter Ukraine with the purpose of employment, permanent residency, study and work at the diplomatic missions of Canada in Ukraine or with any other purpose if they are going to stay in Ukraine for more than 90 days, visas are required.

On introduction of the visa free regime for the citizens of the Principality of Andorra, Vatican, the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Monaco, the Kingdom of Norway and the Republic of San Marino.

Please be informed that the President of Ukraine signed the Decree No. 1663/2005 "On the Establishment of Visa-Free Regime for Citizens of the Principality of Andorra, Vatican, the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Monaco, the Kingdom of Norway and the Republic of San Marino " on July 26, 2005.

According to the mentioned Decree, starting September 1, 2005 visas are not required for the citizens of the Principality of Andorra, Vatican, the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Monaco, the Kingdom of Norway and the Republic of San Marino who enter Ukraine or transit through its territory for the period of time of up to 90 days with a valid passport.

On introduction of the visa free regime for the citizens of Japan.

Please be informed that the President of Ukraine signed the Decree No. 1107/2005 "On the Establishment of Visa-Free Regime for Citizens of Japan" on July 19, 2005.

According to the mentioned Decree, starting August 1, 2005 visas are not required for the Japanese citizens who enter Ukraine or transit through its territory for a period time of up to 90 days with a valid Japanese travel passport

For more information please visit Ukrainian Embassy in your home country.