Manchester Airport to launch first direct flights to Moldova

Moldovan airline FLYONE will operate services to Chisinau twice per week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, from 17 December with prices from £19 per person one-way*

Flights welcomed by Moldovan Ambassador to the UK on behalf of the North’s Moldovan community

Manchester Airport is launching its first direct flights to Moldova – connecting the North’s Moldovan community to family and friends and opening travel opportunities to one of Europe’s hidden gems.

FLYONE will begin operating twice-weekly flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays to the Moldovan capital Chisinau from Tuesday 17 December, a brand-new destination joining more than 200 others on the hub’s extensive route network.

The North is home to a growing Moldovan community and the Moldovan ambassador to the UK has welcomed the new connection, saying it will help connect people with their friends and family.

"The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova is pleased to welcome the launch of the direct flight between Chisinau and Manchester. This new connection is an important development for the Moldovan diaspora in the North West of England and enhances cooperation between the Republic of Moldova and the UK.

His Excellency Ruslan Bolbocean – Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to the UK said: “This is the result of productive meetings with Manchester Airport earlier this year, and we are grateful for the strong partnership established. We encourage all airlines to explore similar opportunities to boost connectivity and look forward to the positive impact this will have on both business and tourism.”

Moldova is also one of Europe’s least visited countries – but is home to a thriving and award-winning wine scene, spectacular scenery, including Old Orhei and the surrounding National Park, and a range of cultural attractions.

Stephen Turner – Chief Commercial Officer, Manchester Airport said: "We are proud to connect the North to the world through our route network of more than 200 destinations, more than any UK airport outside London. A key part of that is connecting people to friends and family in other countries.

The North is home to lots of people from Moldova and we’re really pleased to be able to help them visit their homeland from an airport right on their doorstep.

This new route also gives people from the North the opportunity to take the road less travelled and visit one of Europe’s last real hidden gems, with fantastic wine and beautiful scenery.”

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Dina Railean – Salford President, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce commented: "We are delighted to see the launch of a new Manchester-Chisinau direct route, a long-awaited achievement for the Moldovan community in the UK. As Chair of the Moldovan Diaspora Business Alliance, I have advocated for this connection, and we are thrilled to see it come to fruition. This route provides Moldovans with a direct link to their homeland, offering easier travel and more frequent visits to loved ones.

Additionally, as President of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, I recognise the significant boost this will provide to international trade, facilitating faster business travel and cargo transport for companies engaging with Moldova. For leisure travellers, Chisinau offers an undiscovered gem in Eastern Europe, now easily accessible from Manchester”.

Mircea Maleca - General Director, FLYONE said: “The launch of this route is our response to numerous requests. We analyse travellers’ preferences and try to come up with solutions so that the diaspora, businesspeople, and those who want to visit somewhere new can easily fly to these cities.”