Flight deals from Chișinău, Moldova

Flights from Chișinău that unlock Europe and beyond

Chișinău makes it easy to go anywhere, with a compact airport, a growing list of direct routes, and quick connections to major hubs. You can find cheap flights from Chișinău year round if you stay flexible on dates and use the right search tools.

Why start your journey from Chișinău

Chișinău International Airport sits about 13 kilometers from the center, so you can get from city to check in quickly and without fuss. The network mixes practical short hops for weekend flights from Chișinău with seasonal sunshine routes and long haul connections via big European and Middle Eastern hubs. That balance makes it a smart home base whether you’re chasing a last minute city break or planning a multi stop adventure.

Direct links, transfers, and Kiwi tools

Direct links cover business friendly capitals, summer favorites on the Med, and diaspora hotspots, while frequent connections through Istanbul, Vienna, and Frankfurt open the world. If your dream route does not exist on one ticket, Kiwi.com’s self transfer options, part of our wider Travel Hacks, can combine separate carriers into a single itinerary so you reach more places with fewer constraints. For multi city trips, Kiwi.com’s Nomad Search Tool Nomad Search Tool helps you arrange three or more stops and finds the cheapest order automatically. It is an easy way to turn a simple outbound into a bigger journey for less, with results you can book in a few taps.

Popular and trending destinations from Chișinău right now

From short hops to long haul links with one easy connection, departures from Chișinău cover the essentials and the inspirations. Flight times and frequencies below are examples and subject to change.

Short, seasonal, and long haul picks travelers love

Short haul city links include Bucharest at around 1 hour 10 minutes nonstop with regional carriers such as TAROM and HiSky, and Istanbul at about 1 hour 40 minutes nonstop, commonly served by Turkish Airlines and FlyOne. Vienna is roughly 1 hour 50 minutes nonstop, often flown by Austrian Airlines, making it a convenient springboard to Central Europe and beyond.

Leisure favorites ramp up seasonally. Antalya is about 2 hours nonstop in summer, popular for beach getaways, while Heraklion on the island of Crete in Greece appears during peak months for sun seekers. Tel Aviv takes approximately 2 hours 45 minutes nonstop and draws both city break and family travelers to the Mediterranean.

Long haul connections and global hubs

Longer European hops are typically around the 3 to 4 hour mark. London sits at roughly 3 hours 30 minutes nonstop and is regularly chosen for work, study, and visits to friends and family, with airlines such as FlyOne and Wizz Air featuring on the route. Paris is around 3 hours nonstop and remains a perennially popular pick for culture and cuisine. If you are going long haul, one connection opens almost anywhere. Trips to Guangzhou in China, for example, typically route via major hubs like Dubai, Frankfurt, or Istanbul, with total journeys often between about 11 and 15 hours depending on schedules and layovers, subject to change. Amsterdam’s hub status also makes it a useful connection point for North America, with many travelers pairing Chișinău to Amsterdam and onward on a single self transfer itinerary.

When to book flights from Chișinău for the best value

Timing matters as much as destination. Prices fluctuate with demand, but a few patterns can help you land a deal.

Shoulder seasons, smart windows, and automation that works for you

Summer and the late December holidays tend to be busiest from Moldova, so spring and autumn shoulder seasons usually offer better value on many routes, especially outside school breaks. For short haul, a 4 to 6 week booking window often balances choice and price, while booking earlier can help for peak weeks or very popular weekend departures, subject to change by route.

Tools to catch deals and stay flexible

Lock in flexibility with Kiwi.com’s Set a Price Alert Set a Price Alert. Search your route, toggle the alert, and we will monitor fares for you and notify you when the price changes, so you can book as soon as you see a fare you like. If you are building a multi stop itinerary, use the Nomad Search Tool to test date ranges across three or more cities and let Kiwi-Code find the cheapest order automatically. For extra savings on point to point trips, explore our Travel Hacks such as self transfer and throwaway tickets, all shown transparently in search results so you can choose what suits you.

Airports and airlines in Chișinău explained clearly

Here is the operational info you need for smooth departures, plus how Kiwi.com helps you combine airlines confidently.

Chișinău International Airport, airlines, and how Kiwi.com protects your trip

Chișinău International Airport, IATA code RMO, is about 13 kilometers southeast of the city center. Public transport is straightforward and budget friendly. Trolleybus line 30 runs roughly from 6:00 to 22:59 with a typical one way fare of about 2 Moldovan lei, and minibus line 165 departs about every 10 minutes from around 5:45 to 22:00 with a typical one way fare of about 3 lei, examples subject to change. A taxi to the center usually takes 15 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. The terminal is compact, with lounges, family areas, and accessibility services for passengers with reduced mobility.

Airlines flying from Chișinău include a mix of full service and low cost operators. Full service examples include Turkish Airlines to Istanbul and Austrian Airlines to Vienna, useful for global connections. Budget oriented carriers such as Wizz Air and regional operators like FlyOne and HiSky serve a range of European cities and seasonal leisure routes. Exact schedules vary by season and are subject to change.

Kiwi.com Guarantee, disruption help, and support

Kiwi.com can combine separate carriers into one self transfer itinerary when a through ticket does not exist. Add the Kiwi.com Guarantee for peace of mind on these combos. If carrier changes cancel, reschedule, or significantly change a flight and affect your trip, our Disruption Protection offers instant compensation in Kiwi.com Credit to rebook a replacement flight right away, or help with airline refunds. The Guarantee also includes automatic check in for your flights and 24 by 7 instant chat support, so you can solve issues online without waiting in call queues.

Smart travel tips for departures from Chișinău

• Ride trolleybus line 30 or minibus 165 to the airport for one of the cheapest transfers in town, but allow extra time at rush hour, as services can be crowded, details subject to change.
• For cheap one way flights from Chișinău, search midweek dates and set a Set a Price Alert so you are notified when fares move.
• Build self transfer itineraries to reach cities not served on one ticket, then add the Kiwi.com Guarantee for coverage if carrier changes disrupt your plans.
• Flying for a quick weekend from Chișinău to nearby capitals like Bucharest or Istanbul, aim for early morning outbound and late evening return for maximum city time, subject to schedule changes.
• Traveling with kids, use the airport’s family areas to reset before boarding, and complete automatic check in in advance so your boarding passes land in the Kiwi.com App.