Why go
- Capital and largest city of Moldova.
- Served by Chişinău International Airport (RMO).
History
Chișinău is the capital and largest city of Moldova by area and population. The city is Moldova's main industrial and commercial centre. It is situated in the middle of the country, on the river Bîc, a tributary of the Dniester. According to the results of the 2024 Moldovan census, the population of the city proper stood at over 567,000 inhabitants, while the population of the Municipality of Chișinău numbered over 720,000 people. Chișinău is the most economically prosperous locality in Moldova and the country's largest transport hub. Nearly a third of Moldova's population resides in the metropolitan area.
Where to stay
Strada Alexei Şciusev 83/1, MD-2012, Chișinău, Moldova · gregoryhotel.md
Str. Viilor 16, Grătiești, Moldova · facebook.com
Strada Alexei Mateevici 44M, Stăuceni, Moldova · moonlighthotel.md
Chisinau MD, Bulevardul Dimitrie Cantemir 12, MD-2001, Moldova · berdshotel.com
Grigore Vieru Blvd 17/1, MD-2005, Chișinău, Moldova · plai.md
Mihai Eminescu Street 49/1, MD-2012, Chișinău, Moldova · nobil.md
Strada Alexandru Bernardazzi 38, Chișinău, Moldova · grandhotel.md
Strada Mitropolit Petru Movilă 4, MD-2004, Chișinău, Moldova · lunahotel.md
Strada Columna 115, MD-2012, Chișinău, Moldova · richmondhotel.md
Stăuceni, Moldova · soborfamilyresort.md
Bulevardul Ștefan cel Mare și Sfînt 67B, Chișinău, Moldova · tacollection.md
Strada Alexandru Lăpuşneanu 26, MD-2004, Chișinău, Moldova · chisinau.vispas.com
Chișinău MD, Alexander Pushkin St 32, MD-2012, Chișinău, Moldova · bristol.md
Balkan Hwy 36, Chișinău, Moldova · ciocarlia.md
Strada Crinilor 7, Cricova, Moldova · giowine.md
Decebal Blvd 23/3, MD-2002, Chișinău, Moldova · hotel-jumbo.com
Strada Sfatul Țării 17, MD-2012, Chișinău, Moldova · regency.md
Strada Ciuflea 38, Chișinău, Moldova · arus.md
Chișinău MD, Strada Alexei Mateevici 3, MD-2001, Moldova · arthotel.md
Vlaicu Pircalab St 33, MD-2012, Chișinău, Moldova · hotel.lions.md
Paşcani MD, MD-4834, M2, Moldova · internationalpark.md
Maria Cebotari St 37, MD-2012, Chișinău, Moldova · mimi-hotels.com
Europa, Chisinau MD, Bulevardul Dacia 1, MD-6812, Moldova · all.accor.com
Strada Cojocarilor 17, MD-2001, Chișinău, Moldova · roxen.md
Alba-Iulia St 7/1, Chișinău, Moldova · ariahotel.md
Strada Ismail 17, Chișinău, Moldova · londonhotel.md
Str-la 1, Strada Aerodromului 4, Chișinău, Moldova · wine-hotel-chisinau.com
Petricani St 17, MD-2059, Chișinău, Moldova · irishotel.md
Strada Alexandru Bernardazzi 26/3, MD-2001, Chișinău, Moldova · hotelolsi.md
Chișinău MD, Strada Ciuflea 1, MD-2001, Moldova · manhattan-hotel.md
21/A Arborilor Street, MD-2025, Chișinău, Moldova · marriott.com
Chisinau MD, Strada Mitropolit Varlaam 77, MD-2012, Moldova · radissonhotels.com
Strada Chișinăului 86, MD-2084, Cricova, Moldova · curteadomneasca.md
Constantin Negruzzi Blvd 7, MD-2001, Chișinău, Moldova · chisinauhotelmoldavia.com
Str. N. Anestiade 7 Chisinau, Strada Lev Tolstoi 74, MD-2001, Chișinău, Moldova · hotelflowers.md
Strada Arborilor 7, MD-2025, Chișinău, Moldova · weekend-boutique-hotel.com
Decebal Blvd 6/4, MD-2038, Chișinău, Moldova · locahotels.com
Strada Anton Pann 4, MD-2005, Chișinău, Moldova · hotelzarea.com
Strada București 9, Chișinău, Moldova · hotelbelladonna.md
E58, Moldova
Strada Voievozilor 26, MD-2084, Cricova, Moldova
Mihail Kogalniceanu St 93V, Chișinău, Moldova
Calarasi St 45, MD-2069, Chișinău, Moldova
Strada Gheorghe Ghimpu 9, 1, Moldova
Calea Ieşilor 30A, MD-2002, Chișinău, Moldova
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Restaurants & places to go
European, Asian, Japanese, German, Restaurant · Fusion RestaurantExecutive chef: Alexei Poleakov Opening hours: Su-Tu 08:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 08:00-23:00 Features:… · gasthaus.md
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizzeria The BOX vă oferă cele mai bune pizza, snacks, salate, și alte produse delicioase, cu livrare rapidă în Municipiul Chișinău.… · thebox.md
Restaurant · Our magical story was born from the love to offer joys and emotions. Restaurant Aproape is one of the newest and select restaurants in Chisinau.… · aproape.md
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · 21/1 Bulevardul Dacia,… · mcdonalds.md
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 1/4 Bulevardul Moscova, Chișinău · kfc-md.md
Coffee Shop, Restaurant, Italian, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Wine, Snackbar, Grill, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating,… · colonne.md
Dessert, Coffee Shop, Seafood, Salad, Breakfast, Brunch, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 · 64 Strada Mihai Eminescu, Chișinău · amoramar.md
Barbecue, Pizza, Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 6/2 Bulevardul Constantin Negruzzi, Chișinău · beerhouse.md
Italian, Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 9/1 Strada Alexandru cel Bun, Ialoveni, MD-6801 · casadellapizza.md
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · 42/6 Strada Mihail Sadoveanu, Chișinău, MD-2075 · chinchinmd.choiceqr.com
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 09:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-01:00 Features: air conditioning · 86 Strada Vasile Alecsandri, Chișinău · el-greco.hq.md
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 47/6 Bulevardul Dacia, Chișinău, MD-2062 · esushi.md
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 · 20 Bulevardul Moscova, Chișinău, MD-2068 · fastkebab.net
Regional, Romanian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 · 30 Strada Aleksandr Pușkin, Chișinău, MD-2012 · xn--fuioraulmd-zxd
Grill, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 71 Bulevardul Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt, Chișinău, MD-2001 · kh.md
Sandwich, Breakfast, Ice Cream, Tea, Coffee Shop, Pasta, Italian, Diner, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 · 2 Strada Bogdan-Voievod, Chișinău, MD-2068 · kimbo.md
Armenian, Caucasian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: outdoor seating, delivery · 113A Strada Alexei Mateevici, Chișinău · lasarkis.com
Friture, Chicken, Pancake, Oriental, Greek, Grill, Breakfast, Italian, Local, Savory Pancakes, Regional, Russian, Fish And Chips, Mediterranean, Sushi,… · muzcafe.md
Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Donut, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 · 26A Strada Aleksandr Pușkin, Chișinău · naringi.md
Georgian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 13/1 Strada Miron Costin, Chișinău, MD-2068 · saperavi.md
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: vegan options, air conditioning · 23/4 Strada Mitropolit Petru Movilă, Chișinău · sayhi.md
Fish, Sandwich, Breakfast, International, Sushi, Ice Cream, Tea, Seafood, Coffee Shop, Local, Beef Bowl, Russian, Pizza, Cafe · Opening hours: 24/7 · 22/1… · taxibluescafe.md
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-24:00 · 28/1 Strada Nicolae Dimo, Chișinău · torrogrill.md
Czech, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00 · 5 Bulevardul Renașterii Naționale, Chișinău · ucehov.md
Coffee, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa-Su 09:00-21:00 · 257 Strada Grenoble, Chișinău, MD-2072 · instagram.com
French, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-21:30; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-22:00 · 98A Strada Alexandru cel Bun, Chișinău
Romanian, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 · 31 Strada Calea Moșilor, Chișinău
International, Breakfast, Pizza, Grill, Diner, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: delivery · 28/1 Bulevardul Dacia, Chișinău
Balkan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 · 82/1 Strada Ion Creangă, Chișinău
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 34/1 Strada Drumul Viilor, Chișinău, MD-2021
Gagauz, Turkish, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 · 19A Strada Calea Orheiului, Chișinău, MD-2059
Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-24:00 · 18/1 Strada Independenței, Chișinău
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 4/1 Bulevardul Dacia, Chișinău, MD-2043
Caucasian, European, Cafe · Caucasian/European cafe · 17/2 Strada Arborilor, Chișinău · mangalrestaurant.md
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-18:00 Features: vegan options · 39A Strada Mihai Eminescu, Chișinău, MD-2002 · biorganic.md
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-11:00, 15:00-17:00 · 17 Strada Avram Iancu, Chișinău, MD-2001 · reginapacis.org
Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 · 42/6 Strada Mihail Sadoveanu, Chișinău, MD-2075 · takumi.md
Canteen, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · 137 Bulevardul Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt, Chișinău, MD-2004
Uzbek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 · 64 Strada Mihai Eminescu, Chișinău
Bagel, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Donut, Local, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-17:00 · 50 Strada Mitropolit Varlaam, Chișinău, MD-2001
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 10 Strada Armenească, Chișinău
Crepe, Pancake, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 · 105 Strada Columna, Chișinău, MD-2012
Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-23:00; Sa-Su 08:00-23:00 · 51/2 Strada Mihai Eminescu, Chișinău
Patisserie, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 · 29 Bulevardul Dacia, Chișinău
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Airports
Chişinău International Airport (RMO) 13 km to the centre
Chişinău, CU, MD — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
Tiraspol Airfield 60 km to the centre
Tiraspol, SN, MD — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Chișinău International Airport (KIV)
Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 12 airlines (Air Moldova, Meridiana, Carpatair, Wizz Air…) · direct flights to 25 destinations incl. Bucharest, Bologna, Istanbul, Milano, Moscow… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 25 direct destinations
- Air Moldova 9U (Embraer 190, A320, EM2) · 19 routes: Athens, Beauvais, Bologna, Bucharest, Dublin, Frankfurt, Istanbul, Kiev, Larnaca, Lisbon, London, Milano, Moscow, Rome, Sochi, St. Petersburg, Surgut, Venice, Villafranca
- Meridiana IG (737) · 3 routes: Bologna, Milano, Villafranca
- Carpatair V3 (737-300) · 2 routes: Rome, Venice
- Wizz Air W6 (A320) · 2 routes: Rome, Treviso
- Air Baltic BT (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Riga
- Alitalia AZ (ATR 72) · 1 route: Bucharest
- Austrian Airlines OS (Fokker 100, Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Vienna*
- Fly Dubai FZ (737-800) · 1 route: Dubai
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (Embraer 195) · 1 route: Munich*
- S7 Airlines S7 (A321) · 1 route: Moscow
- Tarom RO (ATR 42, ATR 72) · 1 route: Bucharest
- Turkish Airlines TK (A319, 737-700) · 1 route: Istanbul
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Vadul lui Voda Airfield 21 km to the centre
CU, MD
Horeshti Airfield 22 km to the centre
Horeshti, IL, MD
Regional airports
Further out, but often the cheapest way in — the airports the low-cost carriers use. Each links to its own town's guide for getting from there into the city.
Iaşi International Airport (IAS) 93 km to the centre
Iaşi, IS, RO — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 3 airlines (Tarom, Alitalia, Austrian Airlines) · direct flights to 7 destinations incl. Bologna, Bucharest, Rome, Torino, Vienna… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Feeder airport · 93 km from Chisinau (Kishinev) · Tarom, Alitalia, Austrian Airlines · Getting around Iași, Romania →
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- Tarom RO (737-300, ATR 72, ATR 42, Dash 8-400) · 7 routes: Bologna, Bucharest, London, Rome, Tel-aviv, Torino, Vienna*
- Alitalia AZ (737-300, ATR 72, ATR 42) · 4 routes: Bologna, Bucharest*, Rome*, Torino
- Austrian Airlines OS (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Vienna*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Chişinău International Airport (RMO); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KIV has direct flights to 25 destinations on 12 airlines (incl. Bucharest, Bologna, Istanbul, Milano, Moscow…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Chisinau (Kishinev). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
Rail operator
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.