Flying from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chisinau Airport (RMO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Chisinau Airport is 2 hours.
Athens and Chisinau share the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
You can choose from seven weekly Athens International Airport to Chisinau Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your ATH to RMO flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Most passengers choose to travel with Wizz Air Malta on this route.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
Of the departures from Athens International Airport, 76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Athens International Airport from central Athens, it takes about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Athens International Airport to Chisinau Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to ATH:
Arriving at Chisinau Airport (RMO)
If you're arriving on a late Athens International Airport to Chisinau Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near RMO:
Hit the road running by picking up a Chisinau Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Hertz or Flizzr and explore beyond Chisinau's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Chisinau Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Chisinau Airport (RMO)
The quietest month for a flight from Athens International Airport to Chisinau Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Chisinau based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Chisinau is August, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Athens International Airport to Chisinau Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATH to RMO sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Moldova
Chisinau has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Moldova you'll want to see. About 64 kilometres east of Chisinau, a trip to Tiraspol will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Kvint, Monument to Lenin and Kirov Park.
Another major destination in Moldova, Rîbniţa is around 88 kilometres north of Chisinau. Make room in your schedule for highlights including Catedrala Rîbnița.
