A flight Chisinau – Bucharest for Christmas takes about one hour, and there is a direct Wizz Air flight from RMO. For a festive weekend it is one of the easiest trips you can take.
In December Bucharest changes: the boulevards light up, the squares fill with wooden stalls and the old town stays open late. The festive mood is just an hour from home.
For two or three days, a small backpack and a warm jacket will do. If you are bringing gifts, add checked baggage when you book: online it usually costs less than at the airport. Check the cabin bag size in the airline's conditions before you fly.
Enter Chisinau and Bucharest in the search, choose your dates and compare the options. Each flight shows the time, duration and included baggage. With our low-fare search it is easier to find the days with better fares. If your dates are flexible, look at midweek days too.
Start with the old town and Calea Victoriei, where the Christmas lights go up every year. Walk past the Romanian Athenaeum, then through Cișmigiu Park. The Christmas market is usually held in the centre; the exact place and dates are announced by Bucharest City Hall. With an extra day, the cafés around Amzei and Dorobanți are good for a warm break.
Travelling with children? In December Bucharest has outdoor ice rinks and Christmas shows in parks and malls. An evening walk along Calea Victoriei under the lights is enough to feel the holidays, even on a two-night trip.
Want to compare cities? Read our guide to the top 3 Christmas markets in Europe.
Book your flight on avia.md and see Bucharest in its holiday lights.
Is there a direct flight from Chisinau to Bucharest?
Yes, there is a direct flight from RMO to Henri Coandă Airport (OTP).
How long is the flight?
About one hour.
Which airline flies the route?
Wizz Air operates the direct flight. On avia.md you can also see other airlines with a layover.
When should I book for Christmas?
As early as possible, already in November. December weekends sell out first.
How do I get from the airport to the centre?
By express bus, by train to Gara de Nord or by taxi booked in an app.
