Chișinău Airport Guide
Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Chișinău Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
The airport has been refurbished extensively, but they forgot to refurbish the staff. -.SCOTT
From the Chișinău Airport Web Site:
“Messages concerning the potential abuse of official capacity, corruption acts and other offences witnessed by you while passing through customs or border control can be left on the HOTLINE NUMBER: (+373-22 ) 525-939, after the beep and by e-mail: hotline@airport.md”
RMO Airport Overview
Chișinău Airport (code: RMO) has a small, renovated terminal primarily serving European destinations. Older traveller reviews describe a significant language barrier with airport staff and shakedowns for bribes from security staff.
Facilities include a few shops and eateries, which are open 24 hours. WiFi is free for five hours across a 3-day span. For added comfort while you wait. Economy class passengers can pay to enter two airport lounges. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for location and access information.
Sleeping in Chișinău Airport
A reader tells us there are many benches without armrests on the first floor above departures. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service for a fee. See the Airport Hotels section below for more info.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Chișinău Airport Guide.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
Last updated: 2026-02-09
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.