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✈️ Cheap flights to Moldova
Compare fares to Moldova from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Chişinău Intl (RMO). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🔥 Cheapest flights to Moldova right now
🛬 Airports in Moldova
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMO | Chişinău Intl | Chişinău | Main |
Chișinău International Airport is the main gateway; land borders and trains connect Moldova with Romania, while crossings to Ukraine are affected by the war, so check current advice.
📅 Best time to fly to Moldova
Best: May to June and September to October bring warm days, green countryside and the grape harvest.
Cheaper shoulder season: July and August are hot but good for festivals and rural stays.
Avoid: December to February is cold and grey, though wine cellars stay at a constant temperature.
Weather by month in Chișinău
- 1°Jan⛅
- 3°Feb⛅
- 9°Mar⛅
- 17°Apr⛅
- 23°May⛅
- 27°Jun🌧
- 29°Jul🌧
- 29°Aug⛅
- 23°Sep⛅
- 16°Oct⛅
- 9°Nov⛅
- 3°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Moldova
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Chișinău | 2,177 km | 3 h 15 min | |
| New York → Chișinău | 7,649 km | 9 h 55 min | |
| Los Angeles → Chișinău | 10,448 km | 13 h 15 min | |
| Chicago → Chișinău | 8,335 km | 10 h 45 min | |
| Miami → Chișinău | 9,270 km | 11 h 50 min | |
| San Francisco → Chișinău | 10,189 km | 12 h 55 min | |
| Toronto → Chișinău | 7,747 km | 10 h 00 min | |
| Paris → Chișinău | 1,967 km | 3 h 00 min | |
| Frankfurt → Chișinău | 1,535 km | 2 h 30 min | |
| Dubai → Chișinău | 3,352 km | 4 h 40 min | |
| Delhi → Chișinău | 4,611 km | 6 h 15 min | |
| Mumbai → Chișinău | 5,035 km | 6 h 45 min | |
| Singapore → Chișinău | 8,767 km | 11 h 15 min | |
| Sydney → Chișinău | 15,039 km | 18 h 45 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Moldova
- Chișinău – A green capital of parks, cafés, museums and an easy-going atmosphere.
- Orheiul Vechi – A stunning archaeological complex with a cave monastery and traditional village.
- Cricova – Vast underground wine cellars carved from old limestone mines.
- Mileștii Mici – Home to an enormous underground wine collection and tasting rooms.
- Soroca – A medieval fortress on the river and a hilltop candle monument with views.
- Saharna – A peaceful monastery in a forested gorge with walking trails and waterfalls.
💡 Flight hacks
The weeks just before or after peak season bring lower prices, fewer crowds and usually good weather.
Flying into a secondary airport an hour away can cut the fare by a third; add the bus or train cost before you book.
Flights to Moldova: questions
What is the main airport in Moldova?
The main international airport is Chişinău Intl (RMO) in Chișinău.
How long is the flight from London to Moldova?
A nonstop flight from London to Chișinău covers about 2,177 km and takes around 3 h 15 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Moldova?
May to June and September to October bring warm days, green countryside and the grape harvest.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Moldova?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: July and August are hot but good for festivals and rural stays.
Do I need a visa to fly to Moldova?
It depends on your passport. See our Moldova visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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