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Ukrainian borders are open to foreign visitors. Tourists continue to come to Ukraine even despite the fighting. According to official sources, in 2024 alone, more than 2.54 million foreigners entered Ukraine, including more than 5,000 Spanish citizens.

This trend continues in 2025. Most often, foreigners come to Ukraine for personal visits, travel, and as part of volunteer missions. However, traveling during martial law has its own peculiarities, in particular, the airspace in Ukraine is currently closed, so it is impossible to get here by plane, and certain safety rules must also be followed.

How to get to Ukraine from Spain? What are the rules for entering Ukraine in 2025? Useful information for those planning a trip this year is collected in our material.

We talked about how to cross the border of Ukraine in 2025 in the previous material.

Detailed information that will be useful when planning a trip to Ukraine can be found here:

– Travel to Ukraine for tourism.

– Employment in Ukraine.

– Immigration to Ukraine.

– Studying in Ukraine.

– Travelling to Ukraine by car.

– Popular destinations in Ukraine.

– Support Ukraine.

Is it possible to enter Ukraine from Spain now?

In 2025, Ukraine will keep its borders open for EU citizens, including Spain.

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 your journey by land transport - by train or bus. Ukraine borders Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Moldova. There are many direct flights to these countries from Spain.

Both citizens of Ukraine and their relatives, as well as EU citizens, including Spaniards, who arrive for tourist, business or humanitarian purposes or have a residence permit in Ukraine, a work or student visa, can enter Ukraine.

Entry to Ukraine is based on a valid passport, which must have at least one blank page for the entry stamp. Spanish citizens 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, medical treatment, etc. If the duration of stay exceeds 90 days or you plan to work or study in Ukraine, then before traveling you must apply for a long-term visa (type "D") at the embassy or consulate of Ukraine in Spain.

If you have any questions about the rules of entry, transit or long-term stay - Visit Ukraine provides entry consultations and migration advice so that you can reach Ukraine safely and without unnecessary problems.

Main routes from Spain to Ukraine

Air flight from Spain to Ukraine 2025

Due to the closed airspace in Ukraine, tourists can fly exclusively to the Ukrainian border, and from there continue their journey by land transport:

Spain - Poland

- You can get to Warsaw by direct flight from Palma, Alicante, Valencia, Seville, Bilbao, Malaga, Barcelona, ​​Madrid and Tenerife.

Flights are operated by both low-cost airlines WizzAir and Ryanair, as well as large European air carriers. Taking this into account, the ticket price starts from 30 euros. Travel time is about 3 hours 15 minutes.

- Krakow is one of the closest Polish airports to the Ukrainian border. The distance from Krakow to Lviv is 328 km. You can get here by direct flight from Girona, Barcelona, ​​Palma, Valencia, Seville, Alicante, Malaga, Madrid and Tenerife. The ticket price starts from 40 euros. Travel time is about 3 hours.

- You can also fly to Rzeszow (Rzeszów) by direct flight, but only from Alicante. The flight operates twice a week on Monday and Friday. Departure on Monday at 13:05, arrival at 16:20 and on Friday departure at 05:50. The ticket price starts from 80 euros. The airport in Rzeszow is located 172 km from Lviv (Ukraine).

You can also arrive from Spain by direct flight to Katowice, Wroclaw and Poznań.

The most popular flights are: Madrid-Warsaw (departure 21:20 and arrival at 00:45), Barcelona-Krakow (departure 18:15 and arrival at 21:05) and Alicante-Rieszów.

Detailed route from Poland to Ukraine in this article.

Spain – Moldova

You can get from Spain to Chisinau by direct flights from Barcelona, ​​Alicante and Palma. Travel time is about 3 hours 25 minutes. Ticket price starts from 80 euros. Flights are available on different days of the week.

There is a direct train from Chisinau to Kyiv. Bus transfers to Odessa are also available.

Spain – Slovakia

The countries are connected by direct flights to Bratislava from Palma, Lanzarote, Alicante, Malaga and Barcelona. The average travel time is 2 hours 30 minutes. Ticket price starts from 80 euros.

You can fly to Kosice or Poprad only with a transfer. Such a journey will take about 4 hours and will cost from 120 euros.

From Kosice you can get to Chop and Mukachevo. We have also already told you in more detail how to get to Ukraine from Slovakia.

Spain – Hungary

You can get to Budapest from Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Valencia and other major Spanish cities. Travel time is 3 hours 15 minutes. Ticket price starts at 50 euros. Most flights are operated by the Hungarian carrier WizzAir.

You can fly to the Hungarian airport Debrecen, which is closest to the Ukrainian border, only with a transfer.

A direct train goes from Budapest to Kiev. A detailed route from Hungary to Ukraine is also available on our website.

Spain – Romania

Flights to Suceava are available only with a transfer. Flights depart from Barcelona, ​​Madrid or Valencia. Ticket price starts at 60 euros, journey time starts at 7 hours.

From Suceava you can easily get to Chernivtsi, a bus runs from the bus station daily, the journey to Chernivtsi takes 2-3 hours.

A detailed route from Romania to Ukraine is here.

Please note! If you plan to buy tickets for the near future, the prices may be significantly higher.

On the Visit Ukraine platform, you can check current flights from Spanish cities to transit airports in Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania or Moldova. It is also convenient to arrange medical insurance for your trip here to make your trip safe and comfortable.

Choose the optimal route and prepare all documents in advance together with Visit Ukraine.

Bus routes from Spain to Ukraine

A fairly convenient and economical way to get to Ukraine is by bus. Direct flights from Spain are operated on the following routes: Madrid-Lviv, Barcelona-Kiev, Valencia-Kiev, Alicante-Kiev and pass through many Ukrainian cities: Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia, Chernivtsi, Ternopil, Ivano-Frankivsk, Khmelnytskyi, etc.

Travel time from 40 hours. Ticket price is 150-170 euros.

Carriers offer comfortable passenger buses for the trip. The cabin is equipped with soft seats, a toilet and automatic climate control, large luggage compartments, Wi-Fi, which allows you to travel in comfort.

Where to buy bus to Ukraine from Spain?

Buy tickets for direct buses from Spain to Ukraine at Visit Ukraine - quickly, conveniently and without additional fees.

By train from Spain to Ukraine

Many tourists prefer rail travel because of its speed and comfort. Ukraine is connected to European cities by the following trains:

- Poland - from Warsaw you can get to Kyiv, from Przemysl - to Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odessa and Zaporizhia, from Chełm - to Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv.

- Hungary - from Budapest a direct train goes to Kyiv, as well as to Mukachevo. From Debrecen you can also get to Mukachevo. Another additional route is from the Hungarian city of Záhony to the Ukrainian Chop.

- Austria - from Vienna, a direct train goes to Kyiv and to Chop.

- Czech Republic - the train of the Czech carrier Regiojet “Prague - Chop” - runs daily.

- Moldova - from Chisinau, a direct train goes to Kyiv.

- Slovakia - from Košice you can get to Mukachevo.

Find a detailed schedule of trains running between Ukraine and European countries here.

When looking for tickets to travel to Ukraine from Spain, it is important to use convenient services that allow you to quickly compare prices and choose the best offers. One such resource is the Visit Ukraine portal, where you can find and buy tickets online in just a few minutes.

The portal allows you to compare prices for trains departing from various European cities to Ukraine and quickly book tickets. The booking process on the website is extremely simple. You simply select the route, carrier and date, and payment can be made directly through the website.

Spain to Ukraine by car

The distance from the capital of Spain - Madrid to Lviv is 3,091 km. The trip to Kyiv will be 550 kilometers longer. The route will pass through many European countries - France, Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland or Slovakia. Such a trip, taking into account gasoline prices, can cost from 650 to 850 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. Also, if you plan to stay in Ukraine for 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 an Mini hull insurance for foreigners in Ukraine. To take care of the comprehensive protection of your car in war conditions, purchase a Mini CASCO policy - this is a voluntary car insurance that covers damages not only in the event of a road accident, but also in the case of passive risks of war.

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

What is needed to enter Ukraine from Spain?

- Citizens of Ukraine

To enter the country, citizens of Ukraine must provide one of the following documents:

1) Passport of a citizen of Ukraine for traveling abroad;

2) Diplomatic passport of Ukraine;

3) Service passport of Ukraine;

4) Seaman's ID card;

5) Crew member's ID card.

Important! If the validity period of your passport is about to expire, then according to the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers for the period of martial law, Ukrainians can extend their passport for 5 years at diplomatic institutions (embassies/consulates) in the country of temporary stay.

- Entry rules for Spanish citizens to Ukraine in 2025

Visa requirements

Visa not required. Spanish citizens 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, medical treatment, etc.

If the duration of your stay exceeds 90 days or you plan to work or study in Ukraine, then before your trip you need to apply for a long-term visa (type "D") at the embassy or consulate of Ukraine in Spain. It is better to start the procedure at least 3 months before the planned trip.

List of documents for traveling to Ukraine from Spain

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. Travel insurance for Ukraine

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.

Are you planning a trip to Ukraine?

In today's realities, it is important to take care not only of comfort but also of safety. Medical insurance covering military risks is a necessary protection during your trip. The policy is valid even in case of emergencies related to military events, provides access to medical care and covers treatment costs.

Take out insurance and travel with confidence!