Chișinău International Airport– KIV Moldova
Chișinău International Airport is Molodova’s main international entryway for air transport. Located 8.1 miles southeast of Moldova’s capital city Chișinău, KIV Moldova also serves as the headquarters of the national airline Air Moldova. The airport code KIV is derived from Kishinev, the Russian name of Chișinău. KIV Airport’s first flights were scheduled on June 24, 1926. Its main terminal was constructed in the 1970s, and on May 31, 1995, it was awarded the international airport status. The airport, which is the biggest in Chișinău, Moldova, serves 40 international destinations and 19 airports.
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Among several other services, Chișinău International Airport offers “Bread and Salt Meeting Service,” where guests are welcomed in the traditional Moldavian style, from the aircraft ladder. Its runway, which measures 3590 meters long and 60 meters wide operates 24/7, is the longest runway to ever be built in Eastern Europe. Chișinău International Airport has one terminal with 18 check-in counters and six passport control points. A member of Airports Council International, Airport Association of CIS Civil Aviation and ALFA ACI, Chișinău International Airport also serves as the headquarters of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Republic of Moldova. KIV Airport is the best entryway if you wish to visit Chișinău, Ciocana and other cities.
What to Do & Area Attractions
A number of accommodation providers can be found near the hotel. The Hotel Lidia is only 5 kilometers away from the airport and offers paid airport shuttle. The Radisson Blu Leogrand Hotel is 9 kilometers away from Chișinău International Airport while Mesogios Hotel is a mere 10-minute drive from KIV Airport.
