Airline tickets from Chisinau to Berlin

Direct flights Chisinau–Berlin: who flies and how long it takes

From Chisinau to Berlin you can fly nonstop with three airlines: FlyOne, Wizz Air and SkyUp. All three carriers use Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), so the difference between the flights comes down to schedule and aircraft type. The flight takes about 2 hours 10 15 minutes, with a distance of around 1264 km between the cities.

Airline	Flight type	Travel time
FlyOne	Direct flight	~2h 10m
Wizz Air	Direct flight	~2h 15m
SkyUp	Direct flight	~2h 10m

Departure days for each airline change from season to season, so it's easier to check the exact schedule and price for a specific date in the price calendar above on this page. The cheapest months for this route are usually late autumn and early winter.

What you need to know about Berlin's airport

BER, the Willy Brandt Airport, opened in October 2020 after a construction delay of almost a decade that Germans still joke about. It replaced the two old airports, Tegel and Schönefeld, which are now closed, so BER is the one to look for. Terminals 1 and 2 are combined into a single complex, and right below it is its own railway station, Flughafen BER, served by both regional and express trains. The airport is located about 20 km south of the city centre. The buildings have free Wi-Fi, and transport ticket machines are right in the arrivals area.

How to get from the airport to the city, and how much it costs

The most convenient option is the train. The FEX express gets you to Hauptbahnhof (the central station) in 30 minutes, while the regional trains RE7 and RB14 take a bit longer but make more stops, which works well if your hotel is closer to one of them. The S9 city train is slower (about 45 minutes) but runs very frequently. Other options include buses to the nearest metro stations and taxis right outside the terminals.

Option	Travel time	Best for
FEX (express)	~30 min	Heading straight to the centre, every hour counts
Regional train (RE, RB)	30–40 min	Hotel closer to an intermediate station
S-Bahn (S9)	~45 min	No rush, want to save on waiting time
Bus to metro	40–50 min	Hotel in a residential area in the south of the city
Taxi / Uber, Bolt, FreeNow	30–40 min	Lots of luggage or a group with children

An important detail: the airport is in fare zone C, so a regular city ticket for zone AB isn't valid here. You need an ABC ticket, which costs 5 euros and covers the FEX, regional trains, and city trains at no extra charge. If you're planning more than two trips a day, it's more cost-effective to get a day ticket ABC for 12.90 euros. Ticket inspectors on trains from the airport check regularly, and the fine for the wrong zone ticket is 60 euros, so it's worth buying the right fare in advance via the BVG app or a platform machine. A taxi ride costs roughly 45–55 euros depending on the destination area.

Visa and documents: do you need a passport?

Germany is part of the Schengen Area, and citizens of Moldova with a biometric passport don't need a visa for a tourist trip: a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period is allowed. A regular, non-biometric passport doesn't give this right, so you'll need a chip passport specifically for the flight. As of September 2026, the additional ETIAS entry authorization system still hasn't launched: its rollout has been postponed several times, and the current target is the fourth quarter of 2026 or later. For now, no additional action is needed before the trip, but it's worth following official updates if you're flying closer to year-end. The standard Schengen requirement: your passport must remain valid for at least three months after the return flight date.

How much to budget for the trip

Berlin isn't the cheapest city in Europe, but it isn't the most expensive either: a lot depends on your travel style. A hostel costs around 22 euros a night, an inexpensive café lunch about 10 16 euros, a cup of cappuccino around 3.5 euros, and dinner for two at a mid-range restaurant around 76 euros. A day travel pass for the city costs 12.90 euros.

Travel style	Accommodation	Food per day
Budget	Hostel, about 20 25 €	Street food and supermarket, 15 20 €
Mid-range	3-star hotel, 60 90 €	Café and one restaurant, 30 40 €
Comfort	4-star hotel and above, from 130 €	Restaurants, 60 80 €

A nice bonus: the power outlets in Berlin are the same as in Moldova, type C/F, 230V. You won't need an adapter to charge your phone or laptop.

Markets and shopping: what's actually worth bringing home from Berlin

For genuine Berlin finds, it's worth heading not to the souvenir shops near the Brandenburg Gate, but to the flea markets. The most famous, Mauerpark in the Prenzlauer Berg district, runs on Sundays: you'll find vinyl records, badges and postcards from the GDR era, vintage clothing, and handmade items. Nearby, at Arkonaplatz, also on Sundays, there's a smaller, quieter market with more old crockery, antique furniture, and jewellery. Bring cash to both markets, cards are barely accepted at the stalls, and the truly interesting items get snapped up by midday.

If you're after atmosphere rather than souvenirs, check out the Turkish market on Maybachufer, held on Tuesdays and Fridays and known for cheap vegetables, spices, and Middle Eastern street food. Things worth actually taking home: records and badges from the flea market, items featuring the little green man Ampelmann (a genuine Berlin creation, not a tourist gimmick, the symbol of East German traffic lights), Berliner Weiße wheat beer, quality German knives or stationery from local brands, and, of course, chocolate.

Unusual but beautiful dates for a trip

If you want to see Berlin looking different from usual, two events are worth planning around. From 9 to 18 October 2026, the Festival of Lights takes place: lighting and video projections are set up on the Brandenburg Gate, the TV tower, the cathedral, and dozens of other buildings across the city, with free admission to most installations. This conveniently coincides with one of the most affordable months to fly.

The second option is the Christmas markets, which open on 21 November and run until 31 December 2026, every day without exception. Admission to the main market costs 2 euros, but on Mondays from 11:00 to 14:00 entry is free. Mulled wine, handmade decorations, and Christmas pastries create a very different mood from summer Berlin, and December also turns out to be one of the most budget-friendly months for flights on this route.

What else is useful to know about the city

Berlin is larger in area than Paris and is divided into 12 districts, each with its own character: Mitte, the historic showcase with all the major museums, Kreuzberg, bohemian and multicultural, Prenzlauer Berg, calm and family-friendly. The city is easy to get around by bike: cycle paths run almost everywhere, and rental stations are available at nearly every metro stop. Public transport runs around the clock on Friday-to-Saturday and Saturday-to-Sunday nights. Museums on Museum Island sometimes let children in for free on Sundays, and some galleries hold a free admission day once a month, so it's worth checking the schedule on-site.