Chisinau Airport

History of the airport in Chisinau

The main “air gate” of Moldova is the international airport of Chisinau, the capital and largest city of the country. Every year, more than 2 million people arrive on the territory of the state. Moldova is a country where ancient fortresses and monasteries have been preserved, vast fields, reserves, and vineyards are spread out.

The first flight from Chisinau to Bucharest took place in 1927 – from this moment the history of the airport began. In 2010, specialists reconstructed and modernized the airport complex. Thanks to this, the Chisinau international airport received the title of the best in the CIS. The airport complex includes one terminal in a two-story building – this is where international and national flights arrive.

The airport is equipped with comfortable recreation areas with free Wi-Fi access. There is a duty-free zone, flower shops, chocolate shops, magazines and newspapers. There are car rental desks. There is a first-aid post and a storage room.

You can get to the city center from the airport by bus or minibus. They are easy to find – in the parking lot next to the exit from the terminal. Transport goes both to the capital and to other cities of Moldova. The only disadvantage is that they only run during the day.

For tourists arriving at night, there are official taxi services. Cars can be found in the same parking lot. Trips are paid at a fixed rate, which is advantageous.

Passengers of the airline “Air Moldova” have free trips to the city.

Car Parking at Chisinau International Airport

For travelers and guests of Chisinau, there is a convenient four-level car park located opposite the international airport. A reliable and high-tech equipped parking lot, capable of accommodating up to 799 cars, is at the disposal of motorists 24 hours a day. On the lower levels – the first, second and third – visitors can find a 571-space indoor parking lot, and on the upper fourth level there are another 228 open spaces for vehicles. For easier orientation, each level has a corresponding number. There is also an information board, on the screen of which the current number of available parking spaces is displayed in real time.

Additional equipment of the car park includes:

• passenger and freight elevators;
• parking spaces intended for car owners with special needs;
• automated control system and video surveillance cameras;
• ramps intended for the movement of both visitors and vehicles;
• modern information devices and other equipment that meets the latest requirements of European and world standards.
• Depending on their goals, people visiting Chisinau can use short-term or long-term parking services.

Short-term parking is chosen by people who arrived at the airport to meet passengers or go for a short walk while waiting. It is located in front of the main airport terminal, and the cost of services is from 10 to 20 lei per hour.

There is also a long-term parking lot near the main terminal, which is open to passengers who come on vacation or business trips. The daily cost of services varies from 200 to 400 lei. Tariffing begins after the first fifteen minutes, and guests are additionally given the same amount of time to leave the car park free of charge.

Payment can be made in cash or by bank card through any of the six payment terminals located on each level of the parking lot, as well as from the operator in the control room.

The rates are very loyal. There is no charge for the first 45 minutes of parking, and the first three hours of staying in the parking space are paid at 10 lei per hour. For the next 4-10 hours, 20 lei are charged hourly. The rate for staying in the parking lot for more than 10 hours is 200 lei per day, a similar rate applies to those whose cars are in the parking lot for 1-7 days. The cost of a stay over 8 days is 400 lei per day.

The parking lot has the following rules:

1. The parking lot operates 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays.
2. Visitors are given a parking card at the entrance.
3. The driver must keep the parking card during the entire stay until the moment of departure. If he accidentally damages or loses it, he must pay 100 lei – the full price of the card.
4. Payment for parking services is available at any of the payment terminals and at the airport control room.
5. In the parking lot, drivers must followthe traffic rules and comply with the requirements of the service personnel.

The priority of the parking lot at Chisinau International Airport is comfort and carefree travel. By visiting the official website or contacting an airport representative, you can reserve a suitable parking space in advance – to do this, you need to make sure that there are available free options.

Rent a car

Car rental at the airport

Car rental at the Chisinau airport offers many advantages:

• Time saving. The client can use the rented car immediately upon arrival. There is no need to come to our office first and then pick up the car. This means that you can manage your personal time wisely. When ordering the service from us, you can specify the exact time when the car should be delivered.
• No advance payment. You can use the car rental service online. When booking a car, there is no need to make an advance payment.
• Full information on the website. We have taken care of the convenience of our clients and have provided the most complete information about the company’s capabilities on the website. Clients can also use the rental calculator. It is enough to indicate how long the car will be needed for and the total cost will be calculated.
• Instant departure: the car is ready for the trip. It is delivered clean and with a full tank. The client can immediately set off on the required route.
• Convenience for the whole family. Renting a car at Chisinau airport is the best solution for those who arrived with their family, plan to spend a longer period in the country, and have a lot of luggage. Having a car immediately available upon arrival will ensure the convenience of travel and safety for all family members.

What are the rules for using the car park when renting a car?

The rules are the same for all people, it doesn’t matter whether you use your own car or a rental car.

When ordering services from our company, a representative will meet you in a specially equipped place or in the car park. Then you will visit the office, where you can sign the rental agreement. At the end of the term, our representative can take you back to the airport.