Amsterdam to Chişinău (AMS–RMO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AMS–RMO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Arctic Circle Air Service leads the route. The flight covers 1,138 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5F Arctic Circle Air Service | 4 | 321 | 2h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chişinău from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→RMO | BRU→RMO | DUS→RMO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 98 mi | 111 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 50m | 2h 20m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · RMO: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 7:00 PM in Chişinău.
Dutch passport holders enter Moldova visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with one blank page. No return ticket or accommodation proof is formally required, but having them ready can speed up the immigration line.
At Chisinau International Airport (KIV), processing at immigration is quick. You receive a passport stamp. Moldova is not in the EU or Schengen area, so expect a standard passport check on arrival. For stays beyond 90 days, register with the Bureau of Migration and Asylum in Chisinau before your 90 days expire. Moldova is an EU candidate country and the entry process is uncomplicated for EU nationals.
No direct flights connect the Netherlands to Moldova. Route through Bucharest (50 minutes to Chisinau on Air Moldova or TAROM), Istanbul, Vienna, or Warsaw. Total travel time from Amsterdam runs 5 to 9 hours. Moldova uses the Moldovan leu (MDL), trading at roughly 19.5 MDL per EUR 1. ATMs are common in Chisinau. Card payments work at hotels and restaurants in the capital but cash is needed in smaller towns. No mandatory vaccinations. A taxi from KIV to central Chisinau costs MDL 100 to MDL 150 (EUR 5 to EUR 8). Moldova is one of Europe's top wine producers. Tours of Milestii Mici (the world's largest wine cellar by collection, 2 million bottles) cost about MDL 400 (EUR 20) including tastings.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
AMS–RMO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to RMO
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Chişinău International Airport (RMO) are connected by nonstop service from Arctic Circle Air Service. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AMS to RMO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to RMO ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,138 miles (1,831 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SOF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaventem (BRU) and Düsseldorf (DUS).