Travelling from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Chisinau Airport (RMO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Vienna Airport to Chisinau Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
The timezone in Chisinau is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Vienna.
Take your pick of 12 weekly Vienna Airport to Chisinau Airport flights. The 07:45 departure with Austrian is the earliest you can take. Austrian operates the last service of the day at 22:45.
To ensure you get on your VIE to RMO flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Austrian Airlines has direct flights from Vienna Airport to Chisinau Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Chisinau — and maybe even more of Moldova if time allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with Austrian Airlines on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Chisinau Airport (RMO)
Right now, 39 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Vienna Airport to Chisinau Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 103 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from VIE to RMO, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Vienna Airport to Chisinau Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from VIE to RMO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Vienna Airport to Chisinau Airport.
Handy information about Vienna Airport (VIE)
80% of flights departing from Vienna Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of VIE.
To get to Vienna Airport from central Vienna, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to VIE? If you're boarding an early flight from Vienna Airport to Chisinau Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Chisinau Airport (RMO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Vienna Airport to Chisinau Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RMO instead:
Grab a Chisinau Airport rental car and explore Chisinau and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Hertz and Flizzr are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Chisinau Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Chisinau Airport (RMO) to central Chisinau
Chisinau Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Chisinau. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Chisinau Airport (RMO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Vienna Airport to Chisinau Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Chisinau in April.
Book your flight from Vienna Airport to Chisinau Airport for August if you want to visit Chisinau during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from VIE to RMO in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Moldova
Tiraspol is just one of the many cities in Moldova waiting to be explored once you've seen Chisinau. Around 64 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Kvint, Monument to Lenin and Kirov Park.
Another essential stop in Moldova, Rîbniţa is about 88 kilometres north of Chisinau. Make time to visit highlights including Catedrala Rîbnița.