New Summer Air Link Connects Chisinau and Varna with Weekly Charter Flights

By Ivan PetrenkoJun 7, 2025 21:46 PMNews
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SkyUp launches new summer charter route. Source: unsplash

Varna Airport has opened its first charter connection to Chisinau, marking the beginning of a new seasonal route between Bulgaria and Moldova. Operated by SkyUp Airlines and initiated by Bulgarian tour operator Noy Travel, the flights commenced on 7 June 2025. The service is set to operate once a week on Saturdays throughout the summer period, providing a direct air link between the Moldovan capital and Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast.

This charter marks the first direct route of its kind between Varna and Chisinau. Unlike regular commercial operations, the flight has been introduced as part of a pre-arranged travel programme designed for summer use. The launch reflects a wider trend in Eastern Europe, where more secondary airports are being used to establish short-term seasonal connections that meet changing travel patterns in the region.

Travellers arriving in Chisinau may find Valea Morilor Park not far from the centre, a public space with walking paths, open grass, and a lakeside view, used by locals for quiet breaks and short walks. People like coming here to walk slowly, breathe in some fresh air and watch the water without much noise around. Also in the city centre, the National Museum of History provides exhibitions on Moldova’s archaeological finds, medieval influences, and more recent chapters of political development, offering context to the country’s evolving identity.

In Varna, passengers arriving from Moldova may spend time in the Sea Garden, a large coastal park that stretches through the central part of the city. In this part of the city, people gather for music under the open sky, unhurried strolls, and browsing through pop-up stalls with local goods. A short distance away, the Roman Baths remain among the largest of their kind in the Balkans, offering insight into the layered urban history of Varna as both a modern city and an ancient port settlement.

Historic Roman Baths and Bath Abbey in England
Roman Baths remain key Bath attraction. Source: unsplash

Even though it only runs in summer, this flight is part of a growing trend where lesser-known cities in Central and Eastern Europe get linked by short-term air routes. These routes offer an alternative to more complex transfer-based travel, especially for those planning short holidays or specific itineraries. With more of these services emerging, smaller airports could see increased use for international travel, especially during the busiest travel months.

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