Search Flights from Chisinau to Istanbul

Quick Flight Summary from Chisinau to Istanbul

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    A$224
  • Direct flight duration 1 hour 30 min
  • Direct airlines Pegasus, FlyOne
  • Arrival airports SAW / IST
  • Best days to book Thursday, Tuesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    A$130

Cheapest flights from Chisinau to Istanbul

Cheapest Direct Flight

Pegasus

Pegasus
19 Nov, Thu
Chisinau – Istanbul
1h 30m
Non-stop
RMO–SAW

Tarom

Tarom
10 Nov, Tue
Chisinau – Istanbul
8h 10m
1 stop
RMO–IST

Tarom

Tarom
20 Oct, Tue
Chisinau – Istanbul
8h
1 stop
RMO–IST

Tarom

Tarom
19 Nov, Thu
Chisinau – Istanbul
5h
1 stop
RMO–IST

Last update: 07 October 2026 04:02

Direct flights from Chisinau to Istanbul

Pegasus
FlyOne

Estimated Prices for Chisinau to Istanbul Flights

Cheapest Day5 November Thursday
Best Price
A$68
Average Price
A$110
A$214
A$68
A$132
07Wed
Oct
A$125
08Thu
A$151
09Fri
A$148
10Sat
A$95
11Sun
A$136
12Mon
A$130
13Tue
A$95
14Wed
A$94
15Thu
A$97
16Fri
A$94
17Sat
A$97
18Sun
A$93
19Mon
A$214
20Tue
A$94
21Wed
A$95
22Thu
A$94
23Fri
A$95
24Sat
A$191
25Sun
A$101
26Mon
A$103
27Tue
A$95
28Wed
A$69
29Thu
A$98
30Fri
A$95
31Sat
A$99
01Sun
Nov
A$103
02Mon
A$100
03Tue
A$103
04Wed
A$68
05Thu

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is located in Pendik, on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul. From the airport, you can get to the city center by metro, municipal bus, Havabus, public transport with a Marmaray transfer, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Metro
  • The airport is the terminus of the M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro line. The line takes about 50 minutes to get from the airport to Kadıköy.
  • You can transfer to Marmaray at Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and to the Metrobus at Ünalan station.
  • Timetables and weekend night services vary according to the current IBB (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) schedule. For up-to-date information, you can check Metro Istanbul's announcements.
  • You board the metro with an Istanbulkart. To buy a card, you can use the ticket machines at the stations.
Havabus
  • With Havabus services, you can reach Taksim and Kadıköy without transfers.
  • The Taksim line follows the Kavacık and Zincirlikuyu route. The journey takes about 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
  • The Kadıköy line also stops at Yenisahra. The journey to Kadıköy takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic.
  • For current timetables and fares, you can check Havabus's official website.
Bus
  • E10: Kadıköy via Kurtköy
  • E3: 4. Levent Metro (European Side)
  • 16S: Uzunçayır Metrobus
  • MR60: Pendik YHT (Marmaray)
  • Routes and schedules may change. For up-to-date information, you can check the official IETT website or mobile app.
Marmaray
  • With Marmaray, you can reach many parts of the city by transferring.
  • You can take the MR60 bus to Pendik YHT station and transfer to Marmaray.
  • You can also take the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and switch to Marmaray.
Taxi
  • You can take a taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city.
  • Bridge and tunnel tolls are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • There are offices of international and local car rental companies at the airport.
  • If you make a reservation in advance, you can pick up your car without waiting in line.
Transfer
  • You can travel comfortably from the airport to different parts of the city with a private transfer service.
  • It is recommended to book your transfer at least one day in advance.

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport is located on the European Side. From the airport, which is in the Arnavutköy district, you can get to the city center by bus, Havaist, metro, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Bus
  • From Istanbul Airport, you can reach different parts of the city center, such as Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı, on the H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses.
  • The journey takes 1 hour 40 minutes to Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes to Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes to Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes to Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes to Sarıyer. Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions.
  • You can buy bus tickets at the ticket booths or machines on the airport platforms, or online.
Metro
  • You can get from the airport to the city center on the M11 Gayrettepe - Istanbul Airport metro line.
  • The metro provides direct access to the Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe areas of the city center.
  • After getting off at Gayrettepe station, you can also transfer to the metrobus, buses, and the M1 Hacıosman - Yenikapı metro line.
  • The metro operates between 06:00 and 00:00.
  • The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
Havaist
  • Havaist services take you to Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı-Başakşehir, Silivri - Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar - Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
  • You can pay the Havaist fare online, at the ticket booths on the platforms, or by card on the bus. Istanbulkart is accepted on some Havaist buses.
  • The Havaist fare varies depending on the route you take.
Taxi
  • Orange, turquoise, and black taxis run from Istanbul Airport to the city center.
  • A fixed fare applies from the airport to certain points in the city center.
  • Bridge crossings, bus terminal exit fees, and toll roads are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • You can rent a car from Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Garenta, and many other companies at the airport and drive to the city center.
  • If you make a reservation before

Istanbul Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Wednesday
7 Oct
Cloudy
20°11°
Thursday
8 Oct
Fog
20°11°
Friday
9 Oct
Clear
23°14°
Saturday
10 Oct
Clear
26°15°
Sunday
11 Oct
Cloudy
23°16°

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Chisinau-Istanbul flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Chisinau-Istanbul flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Chisinau-Istanbul flights, you can use Chisinau International Airport as departure airport, and Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Chisinau-Istanbul is 646 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Chisinau-Istanbul flights is Tuesday.
Pegasus, FlyOne organizes direct flights between Chisinau-Istanbul.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with HiSky starts from approximately A$67.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Pegasus
A$94
1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
FlyOne
A$93
1 piece of handbag (40x20x30 cm cm)
Turkish Airlines
A$214
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage
HiSky
A$67
1 piece X 8 kg handbag (40x30x20 cm cm)

Last update: 06.10.2026

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