Traveling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Chisinau Airport (RMO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Chisinau Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Sofia and Chisinau share the same timezone, UTC+2.
There are four Sofia Airport to Chisinau Airport flights each week to choose from.
Leave enough time to catch your SOF to RMO flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Flying into Chisinau (and then seeing more of Moldova!) is a cinch with Wizz Air. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Sofia Airport to Chisinau Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Wizz Air.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
77% of flights that depart Sofia Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Sofia Airport from central Sofia, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 miles from the airport to the city center.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near SOF. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sofia Airport to Chisinau Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Chisinau Airport (RMO)
Book a hotel close to RMO if you're catching a late Sofia Airport to Chisinau Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Chisinau Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Hertz or Flizzr and discover more of Chisinau and beyond.
Booking your ride from Chisinau Airport around two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Chisinau Airport (RMO) to central Chisinau
Chisinau Airport to the center of Chisinau has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 miles away.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Chisinau Airport (RMO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to Chisinau Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Chisinau. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Chisinau is August, with the temperature ranging between 59ºF and 91ºF. Book your flights from Sofia Airport to Chisinau Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºF and 46ºF. Look for cheap tickets from SOF to RMO sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Moldova
You've done Chisinau, now it's time to discover other corners of Moldova. Journey about 40 miles east to Tiraspol to tick off its must-visit sights. From Kvint to Monument to Lenin and Kirov Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Your journey through Moldova wouldn't be complete without visiting Rîbniţa. Catedrala Rîbnița is among the highlights in this destination, which is about 55 miles north of Chisinau.