The trip from Chișinău International Airport (KIV) to the city center is a short ride; journey time depends on traffic. Moldova is generally affordable, and transport costs reflect that.
The one published fare
Trolleybus route 30 costs 7 lei per trip, the standard Chișinău trolleybus fare set by municipal decision and published by the operator Regia Transport Electric (rtec.md). It is the lowest-cost option and not comfortable with luggage. Check the current timetable before counting on it.
Fixed-price private transfer
KIV Chișinău City Center
From€47for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €65 per vehicle, about €16 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
Everything else is quoted
We could not verify an official airport taxi tariff, so this page does not print taxi figures. Confirm the current taxi tariff with the city.
Ride-hailing apps show a price before you confirm. The quote doubles as your benchmark for judging anything else.
Taxis at the airport rank are negotiated. Always agree the price before getting in, or check a ride-hailing app first so you know what the ride should cost.
Pre-booked private transfers are priced per vehicle and fixed at booking (see the live From price on this page). If included in your booking, they add a meeting service in arrivals; confirm details at booking. Larger vehicles for groups are still priced per vehicle rather than per person.
What affects the price
Time of day matters, and app prices can rise when few drivers are available. Your destination within the city matters too. Destinations outside Chișinău, like Cricova (the wine cellars) or Orhei Vechi, are priced as dedicated long-distance runs.
Currency and payment
Moldova uses the Moldovan leu (MDL). ATMs at the airport dispense lei. Exchange rates move, so check a live rate rather than a figure printed in a guide. Street taxis often prefer cash in lei, so ask before you ride. Pre-booked transfers are usually paid online in advance.
Bottom line
If cost is your main concern and you are travelling light, trolleybus 30 at 7 lei is the low-cost option. For a car, compare a ride-hailing quote with a taxi quote. If you want a price fixed before you fly, a pre-booked transfer provides it.
Sources (checked 2026-10-17)
- Trolleybus single-trip fare of 7 lei (municipal decision 88-d of 31 March 2026), operator Regia Transport Electric: https://rtec.md/tarife
- Trolleybus routes and timetables (confirm route 30 times here): https://rtec.md
When a private transfer from KIV is the right choice
- Three or more people: a 4-seat car to Chișinău City Center is from €65, about €16 per person, usually level with or below separate public-transport tickets once you count the walk, the wait and the last mile with bags.
- Going to a specific address rather than the main station: the car goes to the door, so the public-transport fare is not the whole cost of the trip.
- Arriving tired or late: the driver waits at arrivals with your name, included for 60 minutes after landing.
KIV → Chișinău City Center from €47Fixed price, flight tracked, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup.