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Iași Airport has long become the second most important airport for residents of the Republic of Moldova after Chișinău. Many direct flights depart from here that are not available from Moldova’s capital. There are also several low-cost airlines here that are either not present in our country, or do not extend some especially interesting offers to flights from Chișinău.
Train is the calmest option: fewer worries about breakdowns or border queues (but it doesn’t go directly to the airport).
From Iași-Socola, you can take buses to the city center and to the airport (20–30 minutes).
Buses/minibuses run daily (including night routes), and many go straight to the airport.
Private transfer is stress-free: pick-up/drop-off at the time you need, directly to/from the airport.
Return trip from Iași Airport to Chișinău is naturally done the same ways.
How to get from Chișinău to Iași Airport
Transport companies — Moldovan and Romanian — offer different ways to get from Chișinău to Iași.
The simplest option (without worrying about breakdowns on the road or queues at the border) is the train. But of course, it does not go all the way to the airport in Iași.
The train departs from Chișinău railway station. There are two departures per day.
No. 1. Departure at 6:33. Arrival at 11:13
No. 2. Departure at 9:36. Arrival at 14:27
Ticket prices depend on the carriage class: 90, 100, or 130 lei.
The train arrives at Iași-Socola station. From there, buses go to the city center and to the airport (20–30 minutes). The fare is 3 Romanian lei (a little over 12 Moldovan lei). Moldovan lei are accepted, and bank card payments are also available.
By bus: there are many routes every day, including night services. Most depart from Chișinău South Bus Station directly to the airport. The ticket price from Chișinău to Iași Airport is 300–350 lei.
Minibuses also operate on the Chișinău — Iași Airport route (more than one service). Prices are 350–400 lei. Children 0–6 years: 150–175 MDL.
In principle, you can also reach Iași Airport by taxi from Chișinău. In that case, the price will be much higher (depending on the driver’s appetite).
Return trip: how to get from Iași Airport to Chișinău? Naturally, the same ways.
What to do (practically) before your flight
If you choose the train, plan for the bus connection from Iași-Socola to the airport (usually 20–30 minutes). If you travel by bus or minibus, many services go straight to the airport — convenient for early or night departures.
1-day itinerary idea (built around your flight)
Morning departure from Chișinău by train (one of the two daily services). Arrive at Iași-Socola, then take a bus to the airport (20–30 minutes). A good option when you want a more predictable journey.
2-day itinerary idea (with extra time)
For more flexibility, choose a bus or minibus: there are many routes every day (including night services), and most depart from Chișinău South Bus Station directly to the airport. This option is handy when you want a comfortable time buffer.
Transport options: train, bus, minibus, taxi + agency transfer
Train: 2 departures/day, tickets 90/100/130 lei (by class). Arrive at Iași-Socola, then bus to the airport.
Bus: many daily services (including night). Often direct to the airport. Price: 300–350 lei.
Minibus: 350–400 lei. Children 0–6 years: 150–175 MDL.
Taxi: possible, but much more expensive (depends on the driver).
Booking through the agency:
For those who value reliability and comfort and want to avoid stress, we recommend booking a Chișinău–Iași transfer in advance with our polite managers. The vehicle (car or minibus) will bring you or pick you up at the required time directly to/from the airport. We offer both directions: Chișinău → Iași Airport and Iași Airport → Chișinău.
Service price: 25€.
You can get a free consultation directly on our website.
FAQ: Chișinău — Iași Airport
Why do many travelers from Moldova use Iași Airport?
Because it offers many direct flights and often attractive low-cost deals compared to departures from Chișinău.
What is the most worry-free way to reach Iași?
By train: fewer concerns about road breakdowns and border queues, but it doesn’t go directly to the airport.
How many trains run per day from Chișinău to Iași?
Two services per day.
Where does the train depart from in Chișinău?
From Chișinău railway station.
What are the train departure and arrival times?
No. 1 — 6:33 (arrives 11:13), No. 2 — 9:36 (arrives 14:27).
How much do train tickets cost?
Depending on the class: 90, 100, or 130 lei.
Which station does the train arrive at in Iași?
Iași-Socola station.
How do I get from Iași-Socola to the airport?
Take a bus to the airport (typically 20–30 minutes).
How much is the bus from the station to the airport?
3 Romanian lei (a little over 12 Moldovan lei).
Are there daily buses from Chișinău to Iași Airport?
Yes. There are many routes every day, including night services, and most depart from Chișinău South Bus Station directly to the airport.
How much is the bus ticket from Chișinău to Iași Airport?
Typically 300–350 lei.
How much does the agency transfer cost?
25€ for Chișinău → Iași Airport or Iași Airport → Chișinău.
