
If you're planning a trip with a flight from Chisinau, it's important to plan your route to the airport in advance, choosing the most convenient transport option - train, bus or car. Find out more about departure documents, ticket prices and the best routes to Chisinau airport
Travelling abroad always requires careful preparation, and one of the key points is choosing the best route to the airport. If your flight departs from Chisinau, you should plan your journey in advance, taking into account the travel time and cost of the trip.
What documents are required to cross the border and how to get to Chisinau airport in the most convenient way - we will tell you further in the article.
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What documents do I need to travel abroad?
To travel abroad, you must have the following documents:
- Foreign biometric passport.
- Child's travel document (if necessary).
- Diplomatic passport.
- Service passport.
- Seafarer's identity card.
- Other documents required by international treaties of Ukraine.
You can find out what documents are required for men liable for military service to cross the border here.
To travel abroad in your own car, you need the following documents:
- A valid national driving licence.
- Vehicle registration certificate.
- Identification mark of Ukraine on the car.
- A licence plate of a national standard.
- Compulsory insurance contract Green Card.
If you are travelling by your own car, you will need a Green Card insurance policy, which is mandatory for travelling abroad. To avoid problems when crossing the border, we recommend that you apply for a policy quickly and conveniently on the Visit Ukraine portal.
How do I get to Chisinau Airport?
By train
- Train 351K Kyiv - Chisinau. Departs on odd days at 17:05 and arrives in Chisinau at 11:53.
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By bus
- Kyiv - Chisinau: price from 1 149 UAH, journey time 10-14 hours.
- Lviv - Chisinau: price from 1,200 UAH, journey time 15-17 hours.
- Odesa - Chisinau: price from 800 UAH, journey time 3-7 hours.
- Dnipro - Chisinau: price from 1,900 UAH, journey time 11-19 hours.
- Chernivtsi - Chisinau: price from 900 UAH, journey time 7-9 hours.
The most convenient way to get to Chisinau is to book your tickets in advance. On the Visit Ukraine portal you can find the best options for travelling by bus, train or even plane. A quick search, up-to-date prices and online payment options will help you easily book tickets and plan your trip without any worries.
By your own car
- From Kyiv: the distance to Chisinau airport is 647 km. Approximate journey time: 7 hours 46 minutes.
- From Lviv: the distance to Chisinau Airport is 596 km. Approximate journey time is 8 hours and 44 minutes.
- From Odesa: the distance to Chisinau Airport is 185 km. Approximate journey time is 3 hours.
- From Dnipro: the distance to Chisinau Airport is 635 km. Approximate journey time: 9 hours.
- From Chernivtsi: the distance to Chisinau Airport is 343 km. The approximate journey time is 5 hours.
When travelling abroad, you should take care of your safety and financial peace of mind in advance. Travel insurance from Visit Ukraine will cover medical expenses, loss of luggage, flight cancellation and other unforeseen situations.
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Just a reminder. Travelling from Ukraine to Moldova by car in 2025 remains one of the most convenient ways to travel. However, before leaving, you should carefully prepare: choose the best route, check the situation at the checkpoints and prepare all the necessary documents. Read more about crossing the Ukraine-Moldova border by car in 2025 here.
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