Cheap flights from Cardiff to Chișinău from £162

Cheap flights from Cardiff to Chișinău from £162

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Wed, Jul 29
Cardiff CWLChișinău RMO
£162
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Mon, Aug 3
Cardiff CWLChișinău RMO
£219
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Mon, Aug 3
Cardiff CWLChișinău RMO
£220
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Mon, Aug 3
Cardiff CWLChișinău RMO
£220
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2 stops
Mon, Aug 3
Cardiff CWLChișinău RMO
£247
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1 stop
Fri, Jul 31
Cardiff CWLChișinău RMO
£268
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Mon, Aug 3 – Wed, Aug 5
Cardiff CWLChișinău RMO
£353
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£357
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Wed, Jul 29 – Sun, Aug 2
Cardiff CWLChișinău RMO
£363
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Mon, Aug 3 – Sat, Aug 8
Cardiff CWLChișinău RMO
£391
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Mon, Aug 3 – Thu, Aug 6
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£396
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How much do flights to Chișinău cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£162

Cheapest round-trip

£353

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Ryanair

Getting from Chișinău airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: trolleybus and express bus.

Chișinău, the capital of Moldova, is served by Chișinău International Airport (KIV), located approximately 13 km southeast of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public transport, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic conditions and the chosen mode of transport.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-50 min

MDL 6; approximately $0.30 USD

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-40 min

MDL 6; approximately $0.30 USD

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

direct route to center

20-35 min

MDL 150 – MDL 250; approximately $8–14 USD; metered

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-35 min

MDL 100 – MDL 200; approximately $5–11 USD; varies with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

20-30 min

MDL 300 – MDL 500; approximately $16–27 USD; pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and comfort

20-35 min

MDL 600 – MDL 1,500; approximately $32–80 USD per day

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in MDL (Moldovan Leu); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Trolleybus and bus tickets can be purchased from the driver or at kiosks.
  • Taxis should use meters; agree on fare before departure if meter is unavailable.
  • Ride-hailing apps require local SIM or WiFi for booking.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Chișinău

Depart from
Cardiff
Arrive to
Chișinău International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Cardiff to Chișinău

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
Wizz Air MaltaWMTW4No
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
TUI AirwaysTOMBYYes
FlyOneFIA5FYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Chișinău

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January1°C-3°C
February4°C-2°C
March10°C1°C
April16°C6°C
May22°C11°C
June26°C16°C
July29°C18°C
August30°C18°C
September24°C13°C
October16°C8°C
November9°C3°C
December4°C-1°C
Hottest Month
30°C
August
Coldest month
-3°C
January
Sunny days
296
days per year
Snow days
10
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
57%
27°C12°C
19 Jul
29°C18°C
Monday
13 Jul
65%
23°C15°C
20 Jul
30°C16°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
72%
28°C14°C
21 Jul
33°C17°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
36%
30°C16°C
22 Jul
28°C17°C
Thursday
16 Jul
30°C19°C
23 Jul
28°C13°C
Friday
17 Jul
36%
30°C19°C
24 Jul
57%
25°C17°C
Saturday
18 Jul
17%
29°C20°C
25 Jul
28°C15°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Wizz Air Malta, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, TUI Airways, and FlyOne. Cardiff and Chișinău have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cardiff?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cardiff and Alicante, Málaga, Belfast, Dublin, Edinburgh, Rhodes, Washington, D.C., Ibiza, Madrid, Nice, Glasgow, Lanzarote, Las Palmas, Bangkok, Kraków, Sharm El Sheikh, Oujda, Orlando, Calgary, Las Vegas.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chișinău?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chișinău and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Tel Aviv, Bucharest, Dublin, Glasgow, Istanbul, Milan, Aberdeen, Belfast, Paris, Barcelona, Warsaw, Dubai, Prague, Vienna, Rome, Tbilisi, Birmingham.
What airports are near Cardiff?
The main airport in Cardiff is Cardiff. It is also served by Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Manchester, Luton, Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool John Lennon, East Midlands, Bournemouth.
What airports are near Chișinău?
The main airport in Chișinău is Chișinău International. It is also served by Iași International.
Which airlines fly between Cardiff and Chișinău?
Currently, you can fly between Cardiff and Chișinău with Ryanair, Wizz Air Malta, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, TUI Airways, FlyOne.
When’s the best time to travel between Cardiff and Chișinău?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cardiff and Chișinău, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Cardiff and Chișinău?
Traveling between Cardiff and Chișinău, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Cardiff?
There are a number of airports in and around Cardiff. The main one is Cardiff and other nearby airports include Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Manchester, Luton, Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool John Lennon, East Midlands, Bournemouth
How many airports are there near Chișinău?
There are a number of airports in and around Chișinău. The main one is Chișinău International and other nearby airports include Iași International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cardiff and Chișinău depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cardiff and Chișinău arrive?
What time do flights between Cardiff and Chișinău depart?
What time do flights between Cardiff and Chișinău arrive?

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