There are 8 ways to get from Moldova to Istanbul Airport (IST) by plane, bus, train, night train, or car
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Fly Chișinău International Airport to Istanbul
best- Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Istanbul (IST)plane RMO - IST
3h 53m₺3,822–11,042Train, night train
cheapest- Take the train from Chisinau to Bucuresti Nordtrain 401
- Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
25h 35m₺1,634–3,247Fly Chișinău International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane RMO - SAW
- Take the bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul Airport Busbus
6h 25m₺7,172–16,522Bus via Istanbul
- Take the bus from Chisnau Gara Nord to Istanbulbus
16h 55m₺5,000–6,800Fly Iași International Airport to Istanbul
- Fly from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Istanbul (IST)plane IAS - IST
5h 3m₺3,876–13,348Bus
- Take the bus from Chisnau South to Istanbulbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus Hvl-3
22h 17m₺5,004–7,014Bus #2
- Take the bus from Chișinău South to İstanbul - Mustafa Kemalbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Halkalı Marmaray to Istanbul Airport Busbus Hvl-8
25h 32m₺4,664–7,034Drive 945.5 km
- Drive from Chișinău to Istanbul Airport (IST)car 945.5 km
13h 54m₺6,319–9,128
Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Moldova to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to train and night train which costs 1.600 ₺ - 3.300 ₺ and takes 25h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Moldova to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs 3.800 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Moldova to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Chisnau Gara Nord and arriving at Istanbul via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Moldova to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Chisinau and arriving at Istanbul Airport via Bucharest, Halkali, Yenikapi and Gayrettepe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 35m.
The distance between Moldova and Istanbul Airport (IST) is 642 km. The road distance is 945.5 km.
The best way to get from Moldova to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car is to bus via Istanbul which takes 16h 55m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 7.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Moldova to Istanbul Airport (IST), including transfers.
Moldova to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, depart from Chisnau Gara Nord station.
Moldova to Istanbul Airport (IST) train services, operated by Moldovan Railways (CFM), depart from Chisinau station.
The best way to get from Moldova to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs 3.800 ₺ - 11.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Istanbul, which costs 5.000 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 16h 55m.
What companies run services between Moldova and Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey?
Fly One, HiSky, and two other airlines fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Chisinau Bus Station operates a bus from Chisnau Gara Nord to Istanbul once a week. Tickets cost ₺2,400–4,200 and the journey takes 14h 30m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Chișinău International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺7,000–18,000
Flights from Iași International Airport to Istanbul via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–14,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Chișinău International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,600–16,000
- Website
- flyone.eu
Flights from Chișinău International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,600–8,500
- Website
- hisky.aero
Flights from Chișinău International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,600–8,500
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Chișinău International Airport to Istanbul via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,900–18,000
Flights from Iași International Airport to Istanbul via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–14,000
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Iași International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000–8,500
- Phone
- (+373) 22 83 33 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.md
Train from Chisinau to Bucuresti Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,600
- Schedules at
- railway.md
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Bucharest to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺500–1,464
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺500–750
- 1st Class
- ₺550–750
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- hava.ist
Bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺150–480
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–340
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
Bus from Istanbul Halkalı Marmaray to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–320
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
- Phone
- +373 22 542-185
- [email protected]
- Website
- autogara.md
Bus from Chisnau Gara Nord to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺2,400–4,200
- Schedules at
- autogara.md
Bus from Chisnau South to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺2,400–4,200
- Schedules at
- autogara.md
- [email protected]
- Website
- svs.md
Bus from Chișinău South to İstanbul - Mustafa Kemal
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–4,200
- Website
- https://svs.md/en/bus/route/number-19167
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- iett.istanbul
Bus from Istanbul Halkalı Marmaray to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺50–110
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
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More Questions & Answers
Moldova to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, arrive at Istanbul station.
Moldova to Istanbul Airport (IST) train services, operated by Moldovan Railways (CFM), arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Moldova to Istanbul Airport (IST) is 945 km. It takes approximately 13h 54m to drive from Moldova to Istanbul Airport (IST).
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