Travel to Moldova
Flying to Moldova
Moldova is most easily reached by air via Chişinău International Airport, the country's main and only major commercial airport. Located just outside the capital, it serves as the primary gateway for international visitors and offers straightforward onward access to the city centre by taxi or public transport.
Several full-service airlines operate regular flights to Chişinău. These include Wizz Air via London (Luton and Stansted), Lufthansa via Frankfurt, Austrian Airlines via Vienna, LOT Polish Airlines via Warsaw, and Turkish Airlines via Istanbul. These routes provide reliable connections from across Europe and beyond.
Flight times:
From London to Chişinău: 3 hours 20 minutes (direct).
Airport guides
Airport Code: KIV. Location: The airport is located 11km (7 miles) southeast of central Chişinău. Money: There are several banks on the first floor of the terminal, offering currency exchange, money... Read more
Travel by rail
International rail services to Moldova are limited and often slow compared to flying or driving. The main rail hub is Chişinău, which has international connections to Romania and, when services are operating, to Ukraine. One of the most commonly used routes is the overnight train between Chişinău and Bucharest.
Train services to and from Ukraine have been subject to change due to regional conditions, so schedules should always be checked close to departure.
Driving to Moldova
Moldova shares borders with Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east and south, and road access is generally straightforward.
From Romania, the most popular crossing is at Leuseni–Albita, which connects directly with the road network leading to Chişinău. Other commonly used crossings include Sculeni and Cahul–Oancea, both well used by international traffic. Travellers entering Moldova from Romania should check for the latest information on border crossings with the Moldovan Border Police before travelling.
Crossings from Ukraine are also available. When entering Moldova overland from Ukraine, travellers should use internationally recognised border crossing points located in the north and south of the country, excluding the Transnistria region. Border conditions may change, so checking for updates with the Moldovan Border Police is strongly advised.
Border formalities are usually routine, though waiting times can vary during peak periods and holidays. Drivers should ensure they have the correct vehicle documentation, including insurance valid for Moldova, and be prepared for occasional checks. Once inside the country, main roads linking major towns are generally passable, though road conditions can deteriorate in rural areas.
Getting to Moldova by boat
Moldova has a short stretch of frontage on the Danube River near Giurgiulesti, where there is a small international port primarily used for cargo rather than passenger services. There are no regular international ferry routes linking Moldova with neighbouring countries.
Moldova is also not included on mainstream river cruise itineraries, and there are no cruise ship ports for passenger vessels.
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