KIV
Chişinău International Airport
Chisinau · MoldovaICAO LUKK
Chişinău International Airport (KIV) is an airport serving Chisinau, Moldova, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 46° 55' 39.7" N, 28° 55' 51.6" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 399 feet (122 meters) above sea level. With 25 direct destinations served by 13 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/Chisinau (GMT+3).
Destinations
25
Airlines
13
Elevation ft
399/ 122m
Europe/Chisinau
GMT+3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
KIV
ICAO Code
LUKK
City
Chisinau
Country
Moldova
Elevation
399 ft
Local Time
07:29 PM (GMT+3)
Coordinates
Latitude:46.9277°
Longitude:28.9310°
Popular Routes from KIV
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTP | Bucharest, Romania | 213 mi | 0h 54m | short-haul | 87 kg | View |
| BLQ | Bologna, Italy | 867 mi | 2h 9m | short-haul | 356 kg | View |
| DME | Moscow, Russia | 703 mi | 1h 50m | short-haul | 288 kg | View |
| FCO | Rome, Italy | 897 mi | 2h 12m | short-haul | 368 kg | View |
| IST | Istanbul, Turkey | 390 mi | 1h 14m | short-haul | 160 kg | View |
| MXP | Milano, Italy | 969 mi | 2h 30m | medium-haul | 243 kg | View |
| VCE | Venice, Italy | 799 mi | 2h 1m | short-haul | 328 kg | View |
| VRN | Villafranca, Italy | 870 mi | 2h 9m | short-haul | 357 kg | View |
| AER | Sochi, Russia | 589 mi | 1h 37m | short-haul | 242 kg | View |
| ATH | Athens, Greece | 671 mi | 1h 46m | short-haul | 275 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at KIV
13 active airlines serving Chişinău International Airport.
Air Baltic
BTLatvia
Air Moldova
9UMoldova
Alitalia
AZItaly
Austrian Airlines
OSAustria
Carpatair
V3Romania
Fly Dubai
FZUnited Arab Emirates
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Meridiana
IGItaly
S7 Airlines
S7Russia
Tarom
RORomania
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
Wizz Air
W6Hungary
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Chişinău International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iaşi Airport | IAS | Iasi | Romania | 103 km |
| Odessa International Airport | ODS | Odessa | Ukraine | 145 km |
| Vinnytsia/Gavyryshivka Airport | VIN | Vinnitsa | Ukraine | 258 km |
| Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport | CND | Constanta | Romania | 287 km |
| Varna Airport | VAR | Varna | Bulgaria | 420 km |
| Transilvania Târgu Mureş International Airport | TGM | Tirgu Mures | Romania | 349 km |
| Kiev Zhuliany International Airport | IEV | Kiev | Ukraine | 402 km |
| Henri Coandă International Airport | OTP | Bucharest | Romania | 343 km |
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 46° 55' 39.7" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 28° 55' 51.6" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 46.927700
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 28.931000
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/Chisinau
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 07:29 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 399 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 122 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Chişinău International Airport?
The IATA code for Chişinău International Airport is KIV, and its ICAO code is LUKK. The airport is located in Chisinau, Moldova.
How many destinations can you fly to from KIV?
There are 25 direct destinations available from Chişinău International Airport (KIV) in Chisinau, Moldova.
What airlines fly from KIV?
There are 13 airlines operating from KIV, including Air Baltic, Air Moldova, Alitalia, Austrian Airlines, Carpatair, and more.
What timezone is Chişinău International Airport in?
Chişinău International Airport is in the Europe/Chisinau timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Chişinău International Airport?
Chişinău International Airport sits at an elevation of 399 feet (122 meters) above sea level.
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