Travelling from Melbourne to Chisinau International Airport (RMO): What you need to know
Chisinau International Airport is located in Chisinau. The city follows the UTC+2 timezone and is nine hours behind Melbourne.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to RMO.
Travelling during a peak time like December? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Chisinau International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
68% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to RMO flight is so much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
Avalon Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 80% of flights leaving here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Chisinau International Airport (RMO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Chisinau International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near RMO instead:
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Chisinau International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Chisinau International Airport (RMO) to central Chisinau
From Chisinau International Airport, central Chisinau is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chisinau International Airport (RMO)
₹ 65,673 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Chisinau International Airport. Return flights start at ₹ 111,476. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to RMO, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Chisinau International Airport (RMO)
November is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Chisinau International Airport (RMO), while August is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to visit Chisinau based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Melbourne to RMO plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Chisinau, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Chisinau International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC and 6ºC.
More about Chisinau
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Chisinau right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Chisinau International Airport:
Your trip to Chisinau should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that should be on your list include ATU Winery, National Palace and Stephen the Great Monument.
Explore more of Moldova
Cahul is just one of the many places in Moldova waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Chisinau. Around 129 kilometres away to the southwest, popular attractions include Parcul Central, Focul Veșnic, Biserica "Emanuel" and La Gura Cuptorului.
Soroca is another favourite destination in Moldova and is around 145 kilometres north of Chisinau. No journey is complete without a visit to Soroca Fortress, Parcul Mihai Eminescu . And Parcul Central din Soroca.