Chișinău airport handles some flights that arrive late in the evening or after midnight. If that is your situation, here is what you need to know.
What the airport is like after dark
The terminal is quieter late at night. Do not count on restaurants or shops being open; confirm services with the airport if you need them. Outside, the area is quiet and not particularly well lit.
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
Transport options at night
The trolleybus (route 30) does not run around the clock. Check the current timetable at rtec.md before assuming it is available for a late landing.
Taxis may be fewer at night, and the remaining drivers may ask more. Negotiating when you are tired and it is dark is not a great experience.
Ride-hailing apps work in Chișinău, but driver availability can drop late at night, so allow for a wait.
The practical recommendation
For late-night arrivals, a pre-booked transfer is a practical option. If flight monitoring is included in your booking, the driver can adjust for delays; confirm this at booking. The price is per vehicle and fixed at booking (see the live From price on this page). If a night supplement applies, it will be stated at booking.
If you must take a taxi at night
Agree the price firmly before entering the car, and check a ride-hailing quote first so you know what the ride should cost. Do not accept a ride if the driver will not name a price in advance. Keep your phone charged and share your location with someone if possible.
One more thing
If your flight arrives very late and you are continuing outside Chișinău the next day, it may make sense to stay near the airport for the night rather than take a late transfer.
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
- Landing after the last train or bus: the driver is booked to your flight number and tracks the real arrival time, so a delay does not cancel the pickup.
- Arrivals after midnight: no searching for a rank or a night surcharge; the price you booked is the price you pay.
- 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.
KIV → Chișinău City Center from €47Fixed price, flight tracked, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup.
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