The bus from Chisinau Airport to the city centre arrives close to the Triumphal Arch
How to get the Bus from Chisinau Airport to the City Centre
Getting the public bus from Chisinau Airport to the city centre is a cheap and straightforward way of getting into the city after your international flight. Here, I’ll explain how it all works.
How to pay for the bus from Chisinau Airport to the city centre
The bus costs just 7 Moldovan lei, which is equivalent to $0.41 (USD). Payment is made in cash to the attendant onboard the bus, who will ask you for payment after you board. There are ATMs in the airport arrivals hall, so withdraw cash before you leave.
The attendant wears a blue tabard and will ask for payment after boarding
Where to board the bus from Chisinau Airport to the city centre
The bus from Chisinau Airport to the city centre leaves right in front of the terminal building. A blue sign with a bus on it marks the bus stop, right next to one of the terminal entrances. When I caught the bus, a crowd of people were already waiting, so it was obvious.
The bus stop is marked by a blue bus sign
The bus from Chisinau Airport to the city centre leaves from right outside the terminal building
The route of the bus from Chisinau Airport to the city centre
Bus number 30 services the route between the airport and the city centre, terminating at Casa Presei on Alexander Pushkin Street, just southwest of Cathedral Park. From there, the bus returns to the airport along Bulevardul Stefan cel Mare si Sfint, one of central Chisinau’s main arteries.
Casa Presei is the last stop on the bus from Chisinau Airport to the city centre
What it's like on the bus from Chisinau Airport to the city centre
When I travelled in July 2026, the bus was not air-conditioned, and it was very hot, with standing room only. The journey to the final stop at Casa Presei took roughly 1 hour in the Chisinau traffic.
The bus gets very busy, it was standing room only when I travelled
Is it worth getting the bus from Chisinau Airport to the city centre?
Overall, the bus from the airport is a cheap and convenient way of getting into Chisinau city centre. It does get busy, though, so if you’ve got a lot of luggage, you’re better off taking a taxi.
The last stop is close to Chisinau's Triumphal Arch
Visited: July 2026