Low-cost airline Wizz Air will initiate a revolutionary transport connection between Sofia and Chisinau, which promises to transform regional relationships. The strategic decision to launch a direct flight was announced as part of the company's large-scale expansion in Eastern Europe.
The new air route will operate four times weekly, reducing the distance between the two capitals to an extremely short 75-minute flight. Initial ticket prices are extremely attractive - only 19.99 euros for early booking, making travel accessible to a wide range of passengers.
Of particular importance for the realization of this air connection are the needs of the Bulgarian diaspora in Moldova. The community, which is one of the most compact outside Bulgaria, will receive unprecedented opportunities for communication and mobility. Young people from Bulgarian communities will be able to travel much more easily for education, work, or family visits.
The economic benefits of the new flight are multidirectional. Bulgarian entrepreneurs will gain direct access to the Moldovan market, and business contacts between the two countries are expected to intensify. Simultaneously, tourist exchange will also be stimulated - Moldovans will be able to explore the Bulgarian capital, and Bulgarian citizens will have easier access to Moldova's wine regions and cultural heritage.
Chisinau Airport, which bears the name of the famous composer Eugen Doga, will be the final point of the route connecting the two capitals. This flight fits into broader trends of regional convergence and European integration, supported by international organizations such as the UN.
The strategic significance of the new air connection goes beyond purely transport aspects. It symbolizes a new stage in bilateral relations, promising to create more opportunities for economic cooperation, cultural exchange, and strengthening regional ties between Bulgaria and Moldova.