Advisory note, October 2026: The UK FCDO tells travellers to avoid all travel to Transnistria and has no warning for the rest of Moldova (GOV.UK ). In the US advisory, Moldova sits at Level 2 and Transnistria at Level 3 (travel.state.gov ). Russian drones from the war in Ukraine have entered Moldovan airspace, and flights into Chișinău have had short closures. Look at both advisories and your airline before you pay for anything.

Advisory note, October 2026: The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Transnistria, with no warning for the rest of Moldova (GOV.UK ). The US State Department rates Moldova Level 2 and Transnistria Level 3 (travel.state.gov ). Russian drones have crossed Moldovan airspace during the war in Ukraine, and the airport in Chișinău has closed briefly more than once. Check the latest advice and your flight status ahead of a trip.

Advisory note, October 2026: British FCDO advice is against all travel to Transnistria, and there is no warning for the rest of Moldova (GOV.UK ). The US advisory lists Moldova at Level 2 and Transnistria at Level 3 (travel.state.gov ). Drones from the war in Ukraine have flown into Moldovan airspace, and Chișinău airport has briefly stopped flights at times. Families should check both advisories and the flight status before booking.

Advisory note, October 2026: The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Transnistria and gives no warning for the rest of Moldova (GOV.UK ). The US advisory lists Moldova at Level 2 and Transnistria at Level 3 (travel.state.gov ). Drones from the war in Ukraine have crossed Moldovan airspace, and Chișinău airport has shut briefly at times. Look at both advisories and your flight before you travel. Museum Hours at a Glance Chișinău has no metro, and its main sights cluster along the central boulevard and around Strada 31 August 1989.

Advisory note, October 2026: British FCDO advice is against all travel to Transnistria, with no warning for the rest of Moldova (GOV.UK ). The US advisory puts Moldova at Level 2 and Transnistria at Level 3 (travel.state.gov ). Russian drones have crossed Moldovan airspace during the war in Ukraine, and Chișinău airport has closed for short periods. Check both advisories and your flight before you book a trip for two.

Advisory note, October 2026: The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Transnistria and has no warning for the rest of Moldova (GOV.UK ). In the US advisory, Moldova is at Level 2 and Transnistria at Level 3 (travel.state.gov ). Russian drones have crossed Moldovan airspace during the war in Ukraine, and Chișinău airport has had short closures. Check both advisories and your flight before you go. Choosing a Route by Time The upper-town loop fills half a day, the Jewish heritage walk takes about two hours, and the boulevard and market routes fit around meals.

Advisory note, October 2026: The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Transnistria and does not warn against travel to the rest of Moldova (GOV.UK ). The US lists Moldova at Level 2 and Transnistria at Level 3 (travel.state.gov ). Drones linked to the war in Ukraine have crossed into Moldovan airspace, and Chișinău airport has had short closures. Read both advisories and recheck your flight before you leave.

Advisory note, October 2026: British FCDO advice is against all travel to Transnistria, and it carries no warning for the rest of Moldova (GOV.UK ). The US travel advisory sets Moldova at Level 2 and Transnistria at Level 3 (travel.state.gov ). Since the war in Ukraine began, Russian drones have crossed Moldovan airspace and Chișinău airport has shut for short spells. Read both advisories and confirm your flight shortly before you go.