Helsinki to Chisinau flights
Chisinau lies 1,485 km (923 mi) south of Helsinki, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 39 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Helsinki | Chisinau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Finland | Moldova |
| Population | 658,864 | 635,994 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) | UTC+3 (Europe/Chisinau) |
| Nearest large airport | HEL, 17 km out | RMO, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 00002–00990 | MD-2000 |
What changes when you arrive in Chisinau
Crossing from Finland into Moldova: money changes from the Euro to the Leu (MDL); the dialling code becomes +373; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Helsinki
Helsinki is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL, 84 km).
Arriving in Chisinau
Chisinau is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chişinău International Airport (RMO), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,778-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Iaşi International Airport (IAS, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chişinău International Airport | RMO | 11 km (7 mi) | 11,778 ft | 399 ft |
| Iaşi International Airport | IAS | 96 km (60 mi) | 7,874 ft | 411 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chisinau from Helsinki?
1,485 km (923 mi) in a straight line, south of Helsinki.
How long does it take to get from Helsinki to Chisinau by air?
About 2 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Helsinki and Chisinau?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Helsinki to Chisinau flights?
Typically Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Chişinău International Airport (RMO); Chisinau also has IAS.
What currency do I need in Chisinau?
The Leu (MDL).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.