Airline tickets from Chisinau to Nuremberg

How to get from Nuremberg Airport to the city and how much it costs

The airport is just 5 km from the city center, so the trip to the Altstadt takes 15-20 minutes no matter which transport you choose. The easiest option is metro line U2, which runs directly from the terminal to the central station, Hauptbahnhof, with trains every 10 minutes. A single ticket costs about €3.30-3.40, and buying it in advance through the VGN app makes it a bit cheaper. Buses 30 and 33 also run from the airport.

If you'd rather not deal with ticket machines and transfers, taxis are available around the clock right outside the terminal exit. A ride to the center costs roughly €20-25 on the meter. A pre-booked meet-and-greet transfer arranged through an agency costs more, usually from €70, but the driver tracks your flight and waits for free even if it's delayed.

Method	Travel time	What to note
Metro U2	~15 minutes	Runs directly from the terminal to Hauptbahnhof, no transfers
Bus 30 / 33	~20-25 minutes	Good option for those not heading downtown but to the Erlangen area or nearby districts
Taxi at the terminal	~15-20 minutes	Taxi rank right at the exit, available 24/7
Transfer with driver	~15-20 minutes	Booked in advance, driver meets you with a name sign

What to know about Nuremberg Airport

The airport is named after Albrecht Dürer, IATA code NUE. It's one of the most compact airports in Germany: the terminal building is split into just two waiting areas and one arrivals hall, so getting lost is virtually impossible, and the walk from check-in to the gate takes only a couple of minutes. Flying in from Chisinau, you'll go through passport control, since Moldova isn't part of the Schengen area. For departure, arriving 2 hours ahead is enough — for such a small airport, that leaves plenty of time for baggage check-in and security screening.

Wizz Air from Chisinau to Nuremberg: direct flight

Wizz Air flies between Chisinau and Nuremberg on a direct route, with a flight time of about 2 hours 20 minutes. Tickets start from €41 one-way; check the table above for the current cheapest dates and months. Since Chisinau is one of Wizz Air's bases, the flight operates on a regular schedule rather than as a one-off charter, which is convenient if you're planning your trip ahead and want to catch a cheaper fare.

Do you need a passport and visa for a trip to Nuremberg

Moldovan citizens with a biometric passport don't need a visa for Germany: the visa-free regime has been in place for over ten years and allows a stay in the Schengen area of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. The passport must be biometric (indicated by a special symbol on the cover), remain valid for at least 3 months after the trip ends, and have at least two blank pages. A regular, non-biometric passport doesn't qualify for the visa-free regime, and would require applying for a Schengen visa in advance.

How much money to bring

The currency in Nuremberg, as throughout Germany, is the euro. Cash comes in handy at markets and small street food stalls, while cafes, supermarkets and shops readily accept cards. For a day, not counting accommodation, budget €40-50 if you mostly eat at markets and cook for yourself, and €70-90 if you want restaurants and museums without restrictions.

Expense	Approximate price
Single transport ticket	€2.75-3.40
Coffee to go	€3-4
Nuremberg sausages with a side at the market	€10-12
Lunch at a regular cafe	€12-18
Fast food combo	~€10

What to bring back from Nuremberg: not just fridge magnets

The city's main edible souvenir is Lebkuchen gingerbread. It's sold everywhere, but for the real deal it's worth stopping by the flagship stores Lebkuchen Schmidt or Wicklein on Hauptmarkt, which also carry tin-box versions that travel well. The second culinary symbol is Nuremberg's fried Rostbratwurst sausages — small, about finger-sized, and sold vacuum-packed specifically so they can be taken home.

Beyond food, it's worth looking at wooden toys: Nuremberg was considered Europe's toy capital for centuries, it's still home to the world's largest toy fair, and the city has a dedicated toy museum. The Handwerkerhof craftsmen's quarter by the Royal Gate, a long lane of workshops and shops, is a good place to find something handmade rather than a mass-produced trinket. Wine lovers should look for Franconian wine in its distinctive flat, round Bocksbeutel bottle — you certainly won't mistake it for an ordinary one.

On the main square, Hauptmarkt, a food market runs every day except Sunday from 7 am to 8 pm: around fifty stalls with farm vegetables, cheeses, honey and sausages. Haggling isn't customary there, but it's worth having cash on hand, as not every stall has a card machine.

When to fly if you want more than just a checkbox visit

If you can time your trip for late November, you'll catch the famous Christkindlesmarkt Christmas market. In 2026 it runs from November 27 to December 24, daily from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, until 2:00 pm on Christmas Eve, with free admission. It's one of Europe's oldest and most atmospheric Christmas markets, not just another run-of-the-mill souvenir fair set up in every European city come December.

For those looking for something less touristy, there's a rarer occasion: once every two years the city holds "Blue Night," a night of art and culture when the old town's buildings are lit up in blue and dozens of cultural venues stay open late. There's no festival in 2026 — the next "Blue Night" is scheduled for April 24, 2027, so if you're planning a spring trip, it's worth keeping that date in mind.

Nuremberg beyond the must-see list

The old town is compact and almost entirely pedestrian, so comfortable shoes matter more than a guidebook. Above the Altstadt rises the imperial castle Kaiserburg, offering a view over the red-tiled roofs, while down by Hauptmarkt square stands the Gothic Frauenkirche church with its 16th-century mechanical clock, which still strikes noon with a whole scene of figurines. The Pegnitz river runs through the city, and its embankments are lovely for an evening stroll after a day full of markets and museums.