Moldova to Turkey · 392 miles (631 km)

Chisinau (RMO) to Istanbul (IST) flights

3 airlines fly nonstop from Chisinau (RMO) to Istanbul (IST): Fly One, HiSky and Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 392 miles (631 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Bucharest, Sofia and Thessaloniki and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from RMO to IST

  • 5F
    Fly OneNot in an alliance
  • H7
    HiSkyNot in an alliance
  • Turkish Airlines logo
    Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book RMO to IST with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

RMO to IST with one stop

12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Bucharest (OTP)TAROM the whole way
    TAROM logo
    Wizz Air Malta logo
    H4
    TAROM logo
    Turkish Airlines logo
    A2
  • Via Sofia (SOF)Wizz Air, then Turkish Airlines
    Wizz Air logo
    Turkish Airlines logo
  • Via Thessaloniki (SKG)Karinou Airlines, then Turkish Airlines and Aegean Airlines
    U5
    Turkish Airlines logo
    Aegean Airlines logo
  • Via Bodrum (BJV)Fly Gangwon and Pegasus, then Turkish Airlines
    4V
    Pegasus logo
    Turkish Airlines logo
  • Via Athens (ATH)Aegean Airlines the whole way
    Aegean Airlines logo
    U5
    Wizz Air Malta logo
    Aegean Airlines logo
    Turkish Airlines logo
    GQ
  • Via Dalaman (DLM)Pegasus and Fly Gangwon, then Turkish Airlines
    Pegasus logo
    4V
    Turkish Airlines logo
  • Via Antalya (AYT)Pegasus, Fly One and 3 more, then Turkish Airlines
    Pegasus logo
    5F
    FH
    +2
    Turkish Airlines logo
  • Via Tirana (TIA)Fly Gangwon, then Turkish Airlines
    4V
    Turkish Airlines logo
  • Via Budapest (BUD)Wizz Air the whole way
    Wizz Air logo
    Wizz Air Malta logo
    Turkish Airlines logo
    Wizz Air logo
  • Via Tivat (TIV)Fly Gangwon and Fly One, then Turkish Airlines and Air Montenegro
    4V
    5F
    Turkish Airlines logo
    Air Montenegro logo
  • Via Heraklion (HER)Karinou Airlines, then Aegean Airlines
    U5
    Aegean Airlines logo
  • Via Split (SPU)Karinou Airlines, then Croatia Airlines
    U5
    Croatia Airlines logo

RMO to IST: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from RMO to IST?

Fly One, HiSky and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chisinau (RMO) to Istanbul (IST).

How far is Chisinau from Istanbul by plane?

Chisinau (RMO) and Istanbul (IST) are 392 miles (631 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book RMO to IST award flights?

11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does RMO to IST cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for RMO to IST with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Chisinau and Istanbul?

The most direct connections are through Bucharest (OTP), Sofia (SOF), Thessaloniki (SKG), Bodrum (BJV) and Athens (ATH). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example TAROM through Bucharest.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.