For passengers arriving in Bucharest by air, Henri Coandă International Airport – Otopeni can be a convenient connection point for travelling onward to the Republic of Moldova.
After landing, passengers can continue directly to Chișinău with an Alverstur coach, without first travelling to a coach station in central Bucharest.
This option is suitable for Moldovan passengers returning home from European cities, as well as international travellers who choose to fly to Bucharest and continue their journey to Chișinău by road.
From the plane to the coach
After landing, collecting your luggage and completing the airport formalities, proceed to the boarding point shown in your booking.
The departure point is:
Otopeni Airport – International Departures Terminal
According to the current schedule shown on the website, the Alverstur evening service departs at 20:30. The journey takes approximately nine hours and arrives in Chișinău the following morning. Depending on the selected service, the arrival point may be Chișinău Central Coach Station or North Coach Station.
A practical connection for European flights
Passengers can organise their journey in two simple stages:
departure city → flight to Bucharest Otopeni → coach to Chișinău
This provides more flexibility when choosing flights to Bucharest and offers a direct onward connection from the airport area to Moldova.
Choose a flight that lands well before the coach departure time. Allow enough time for possible flight delays, passport control, luggage collection and walking to the boarding point.
Why choose the Otopeni – Chișinău connection?
The airport departure offers several practical benefits:
- no additional journey to central Bucharest;
- boarding directly from the airport area;
- easier travel with luggage;
- overnight travel and arrival the next morning;
- online booking before departure.
Facilities displayed for the Alverstur service may include Wi-Fi, air conditioning, USB charging, 220 V sockets and reclining seats. The exact facilities are shown for each journey during booking.
How to book
To reserve your ticket:
- select Bucharest Airport Otopeni as the departure point;
- select Chișinău as the destination;
- enter the date on which your flight arrives;
- choose a service with enough connection time;
- enter the passenger details and complete the booking.
The website lists departures from the International Departures Terminal. Depending on the date, several services may be available, with the first departure shown at 13:00 and the last at 20:30. Always check the exact departure time and operator for your travel date.
From the airport, closer to home
After your flight, the final part of the journey should be simple and comfortable. Alverstur offers a practical connection from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Chișinău.
Fly to Bucharest and continue from Otopeni to Chișinău with Alverstur – travel safely and arrive on time!
