Chisinau International Airport (IATA: KIV) is Moldova’s largest hub and the most accessible major airport for Chernivtsi residents. Just 450 km away — NextAirBus gets you there in about 6 hours with no connections.
Key airport facts
- 📍 Address: Str. Dacia 80/3, Chisinau, Moldova
- ✈ Airlines: 20+
- 🌍 Destinations: London, Milan, Rome, Paris, Munich, Vienna, Warsaw, Istanbul, Tel Aviv, Dubai, and more
- 🏢 Terminals: single passenger terminal
- 🕐 Check-in: opens 2–3 hours before departure
Popular airlines
- Wizz Air — London, Rome, Milan Bergamo, Munich, Vienna, Warsaw
- RyanAir — London Stansted, Brussels, Madrid
- Air Moldova / FlyOne — Paris, Munich, Rome, Istanbul
- Turkish Airlines — Istanbul (connecting hub)
When to leave Chernivtsi?
Rule of thumb: flight time − 10 hours = departure from Chernivtsi.
- 6 hours driving to the airport
- 1–1.5 hours at the Porubne–Mamaliiga border
- 2.5–3 hours for check-in and boarding
Flight at 14:30 → leave Chernivtsi at 04:30–05:00. Share your flight time when booking.
Where to eat at the airport
- 🍕 Cafés and restaurants after passport control
- ☕ Costa Coffee and kiosks
- 🛍 Duty Free shops
- 💺 Lounges with charging points
✈ Tip: Wizz Air often opens check-in 3 hours before departure and closes 40 minutes prior. NextAirBus transfer helps you never miss a flight!
Transfer Chernivtsi — KIV airport: from 100 €/vehicle or 50 €/seat. Call +380 99 224 36 27.
Book transfer Chernivtsi ↔ Chisinau
We reply within 15 minutes. Minibus up to 8 seats, Wi-Fi, A/C.
We reply within 15 minutes. Minibus up to 8 seats, Wi-Fi, A/C.