Travelling from Bucharest to Chisinau Airport (RMO): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Chisinau Airport (RMO) jetting off from here.
1 hour 5 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Bucharest to Chisinau Airport flight.
Chisinau Airport is located in Chisinau. The city's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Bucharest.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Chisinau Airport (RMO) is the most popular route. There are 35 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with TAROM at 10:05pm. Go for the first OTP to RMO departure operated by Wizz Air Malta at 6:45am if getting there sooner works for you.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Bucharest to RMO.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Reach your destination without the detour from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Direct flights from Bucharest to Chisinau Airport (RMO) operate from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Bucharest to Chisinau Airport with TAROM. This well-known airline offers services from OTP.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between OTP and RMO is TAROM.
Located around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest, OTP can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bucharest to Chisinau Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Chisinau Airport (RMO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bucharest to Chisinau Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RMO instead:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Bucharest to Chisinau Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Chisinau Airport (RMO) to central Chisinau
Chisinau Airport to the centre of Chisinau is around 10 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It takes around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Chisinau Airport (RMO)
Currently, ر.ق. 120 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Chisinau Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 192. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Bucharest to RMO. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Chisinau Airport (RMO)
Before you book your flight from Bucharest to Chisinau Airport (RMO), work out when to go based on your budget and travel style. High season in Chisinau offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while the off-season generally brings cheaper prices overall and fewer crowds.
Book a Bucharest to RMO flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Chisinau to range from 15ºC to 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Bucharest to Chisinau Airport in January when temperatures are between -7ºC and 6ºC.
More about Chisinau
Start your Chisinau trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Chisinau Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. ATU Winery, Stephen the Great Monument and National Palace are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Chisinau itinerary.
Explore more of Moldova
Cahul is just one of the many places in Moldova waiting to be discovered after you've seen Chisinau. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Parcul Central, Focul Veșnic, Biserica Emanuel and La Gura Cuptorului.
Around 145 kilometres north of Chisinau, Soroca is another favourite stop in Moldova. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Soroca Fortress, Parcul Mihai Eminescu . And Parcul Central din Soroca.
