Search Flights from Chisinau to Tallinn

Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, is a large industrial city located along the river Bâc. Chisinau International Airport opens its doors to passengers who want to visit Chisinau, Moldova's most developed and populated city. Chisinau is divided into two main regions, the old part of the city and the new part of the city, which is considered the city center. Stefan cel Mare Street and Stefan cel Mare Park make up the city center. The Chisinau railway station is located in the city center and is the only train station in the city. Despite the presence of railways, urban rail transportation is not provided in the city. Buses are not a very popular method of transportation within the city either.

Trolleybuses and minibuses called "rutiera" are very important methods of public transportation in the city. You need to buy tickets to travel on public transportation vehicles in the city. Once on board you must show your ticket to the ticket collector. You can purchase a single-use ticket or monthly tickets. Monthly tickets are a better option for those who are planning on a longer stay in the city.

Traveling by taxi or rental car are other convenient alternatives in addition to public transportation. You can get to the airport from the city center via private airport shuttles or minibuses. These vehicles depart from the city center, which is accessible via public transportation vehicles from almost any part of the city.

The airport is also accessible via taxi or rental car. Both alternatives provide direct and quick transportation from the city center to the airport.

Shuttle

Chisinau International Airport's own private shuttle provides transportation from the city center to the airport. The route starts at Dimitrie Cantemir Square, and continues to Ştefan cel Mare şi Sfînt Street, C. Negruzzi Street, Yuri Gagarin Street, Decebal Street, Dacia Street, and then ends at the airport.

Minibus (Rutieră)

Minibuses are the most convenient option to get to the airport from the city center. Minibuses cost the same as the airport shuttle services do, however they run more frequently than the shuttle does. Minibuses that provide transportation to the airport run every 10 minutes. Minibus line 165 passes by Ismail Street, Dimitrie Cantemir Street, Yuri Gagarin Ave., Decebal Street, Trandafirilor, and Dacia Ave before arriving at the airport.

Ticket prices are quite affordable but if you have a large suitcase you might have to pay an extra fee. Usually there is an assistant sitting next to the driver. If there is an assistant in the vehicle, and the vehicle does not have an automatic door system, the minibus doors are opened by that assistant.

There aren’t that many designated minibus stops but drivers will usually stop wherever you want to get off. However, according to new legislation issued recently, the driver is technically only allowed to let you off at designated minibus stops. Some minibus lines can travel on more than one route within the city. So it would be beneficial to follow the route display screen on board to understand where the vehicle is going. To hail a minibus in the street, simply raise your hand.

Trolleybus

The airport is not directly served by trolleybus from the city center. However, you can access minibus and airport shuttles that travel to the airport by trolleybus. One of the most important means of public transport in Chisinau is by trolleybus.

There are twenty-two trolleybus lines that operate in the city. These lines include, line 1 the str. Bariera Sculeni – str. Sarmizegetusa route, line 4 the Gradina Botanica – str. Zelinski route, line 5 the parcul "La izvor" route, line 17 the Schinossa 1 route, line 20 the str. Dokuceaev route, and line 28 the or. Durlești – bd. Gagarin route, all of which connect with the Chisinau railway station.

Bus

In Chisinau, traveling bus isn’t very common within the city. However, buses are a popular alternative for transportation between cities and to other countries. So if you want to travel to nearby areas from Chisinau, then traveling by bus is a convenient option. There are 3 bus terminals in Chisinau, the Central Station, Gara de Nord and Gara de Sud.

Train

Just as with buses, trains provide transit services between cities or between countries. Located in the city center, the Chisinau Central Railway Station provides public transportation services to Romania, Russia, Ukraine and other CIS countries.

Taxi

There are about forty taxi companies operating in the city. These companies provide transportation both within the city and outside of the city. You can easily hail a cab in the street or arrange one over the phone. When you contact the taxi company by phone often there is someone who speaks English. Taxi rates are much more expensive when compared to public transportation alternatives.

Rental Car

Another transportation alternative to get to the airport is by rental car. There are various rental car offices located in the city that you can choose from. Renting a car is a fast and convenient way to get to the airport. You can also reserve a vehicle in advance online.

Airport Information

Located 13 km southeast of the city center, Chisinau International Airport is Moldova's main international airport. The airport has a private area for VIP guests. This area features private car parking, free Wi-Fi access, and special service personnel that will take care of your flight operations.

Passengers who want to go shopping can enjoy a wide range of tax-free products at the Duty Free stores located at the airport.

The airport also offers passengers private conference rooms, children’s play areas, baby care rooms, medical aid units, and special areas throughout the terminal that offer free Wi-Fi.

Known as Northern Europe's Disneyland, Tallinn is Estonia's largest city and capital. Located very close to the Gulf of Finland, Tallinn is 80 kilometers in the west of Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Buses, trains and ferry services are also available from leading cities in the world such as Riga, Stockholm, Aland, St. Petersburg and Rostock.

Public transport in Tallinn is fairly easy and inexpensive. It is actually quite successful compared to many cities that have switched to free public transport but have failed. Offering free public transport to its citizens, Tallinn also offers very affordable options for foreign tourists. The most common means of public transport in urban transport are buses, trams and trolleybuses. Taxis are also among the most preferred means of transportation thanks to affordable fares.

Tallinn is a very small city in terms of urban area, so walking and biking are very popular in urban transportation. The central point of the city is the Old Town. This area is divided into two as Toompea and Lowertown. Transportation also flows through this square. Old Town, which is considered as a key point in the city, is one of the stops of many public transportation vehicles.

There is a common ticket system for buses, trams and trolleybuses in Tallinn. You need to stamp your ticket when you get on it. Public transport runs from 6 am till midnight. Children under the age of 7 and children under the age of 3 who have a parent with have the right to use public transport for free.

The city is very easy to reach from abroad as well as from Estonia's other cities. There are ferry services to Tallinn from Sweden / Stockholm and bus service from Helsinki, Finland's capital city, which is only 80 kilometers away. The company named Super Sea Cat organizes ferry services between Helsinki and Tallinn. The most famous ferry companies in Tallinn are the Viking Line and Tallink and Silija. Sea bus companies are Linda Line, Nordic Jet Line and Tallink.

In Tallinn city, the fixed and the same price tariffs are applied for all means of the public transport since 2013. You can buy Tallinn Kart, which can be used for a certain period of time, from any buffet on the road, from the tourist information desk at the airport or from the bus terminals. Depending on the length of your travel plan, it is possible for you to choose the most economical one for these cards and use this single card throughout your travels.

Tallinn Kart, which is valid for all city public transportation vehicles such as trolleybus, tram, bus and metro, costs 3 euros per day; 5 euros for 3 days, 6 euros for 5 days and 23 euros for a month. Other than that, there are e-tickets that you can buy from the driver when you get on public transportation. They cost 1.60 euros. The third option, Smart Card, is green and plastic; it is possible to use this card, which is similar to the cards used in major Turkish cities, such as akbil, kentkart, for transportation that is designed for continuous use and can be loaded when needed.

Tallinn city offers free public transportation to its citizens and creates opportunities for tourists visiting the city. A miniature train leaves the Tallinn square, called Old Town, at certain times of day. This little train, which is actually very attractive for tourists, offers an inevitable opportunity for sightseeing activity by allowing you to take a 20-minute tour of the beautiful city.

You can use three-wheeled bicycle-like cabs to reach one point to another in the city and have a pleasant experience.

Tallinn Airport is about 4 kilometers from the city center. You can reach the city center quickly and conveniently by using the means of public transportation.

You can go to the Tallinn city center from the airport by metro, bus and trolleybuses and taxi and airport shuttle.

Train

The nearest train station to Tallinn Airport is Ülemiste Train Station. This station is located near Ülemiste Lake, 800 meters away from the airport and near Ülemiste-Keskus. It connects Elron's regional rail and suburban rail lines. The only thing you need to do to get to this big train station from the airport is to take the bus number 65.

Bus

It is the fastest and most economical option to reach the city center from airport. The 90K bus departs from the airport and goes directly to the city center. The 90K bus operates between 08:00 and 18:00 with half an hour intervals. The ticket price for the 90K bus is 2 euros with the most current version.

You can get your ticket from the bus stops in the street or from the bus driver. In addition, buses 1, 5, 7, and 40 are the other buses from the airport that have city center points among their stops. Another bus line from Tallinn Airport to the city center is bus number 2.

There are 3 bus stops on the ground floor at the exit of the airport's arrival terminal. The bus number 2 departing from the bus stop 1 goes directly to Molyv but it also has a stop in the city center. Other stops are Sadametn, Lootsi tn, A. Laikmaa tn, Ravala pst, Tartu mnt, Lennjaama, Tartu mnt, Kaabli tn, Juhteme tn'dir. It operated between 06:49 and 23:40. Long distance buses depart from bus stop 2.

Bus number 65, running between the airport and Lasnamae, departs from bus stop 3 at the airport. The ticket costs 25 kroon if you buy it from the bus driver and 15 kroon if you buy it from the buffets. You can also choose a package of tickets that costs 100 kroon. At the same time, if you want to take advantage of the bus, you must use one of the Tallinn Card, Smart Card, paper ticket (e-ticket).

There are two bus terminals in the city: the first one is Autobussijaam (intercity/intercountry bus terminal) and the second is Bussijaam (city bus terminal). Bussijaam bus terminal is the last stop of 90% of the city buses and the stop is located underground.

Tram and Trolleybus

Tallinn trams are quite popular. It is expected that the tram project, in which 20 million euros were invested, will be completed in 2017. When this project is completed, Tallinn Airport will be connected to the city center.

Trolleybuses are used as frequently as trams in Tallinn, because they are fast. One feature that distinguishes this means of transportation, where Tallinn cards and e-tickets are also valid, from others is that most of their drivers are women.

There are no trolleybuses departing from the airport, but you can use them to transfer during your trip to the airport from the city; this would save you time.

Taxi

Taxis are used very often in Tallinn. There are three different colors of taxis and fares in the city. The cheapest are gray taxis, the more reasonably priced ones are white, and the most expensive are the yellow taxis. If you download taxify application to your mobile phone, it would be possible for you to find a taxi both inexpensively and quickly, regardless of where you are in the city.

Gray taxis with open taximeters at 2.5 euros, white taxis at 2.88 euros, while yellow taxis open at 3.08 euros. For this reason, it would be more reasonable to take a gray or white taxi.  

Car Rental

Tallinn is at the intersection point of highways connecting other nearby cities, as well as countries. However, the intense traffic inside the city causes many visitors to want to rent a car. But given that the city also has a small area, it is possible to get around the city even on foot. Renting a car may be more profitable for you if you want to travel to neighboring countries of Estonia such as Poland, Finland, Sweden.

There are many world-renowned car rental companies such as Avis, Sixt, Europcar, Budget, The Hertz Corporation and National Car Rental at Tallinn Airport terminal. When renting your car, make sure that the car has navigation. It's also worthwhile to obtain maps that show detailed directions.