More flights between Chisinau and Sofia during the winter holidays

MoldovaLive, 18 December 2025 17:50

During the winter holiday season, Wizz Air will operate additional flights between Chisinau and Sofia. The airline announced it will increase the frequency on this route to provide more travel options for passengers during the holidays and New Year’s Eve. Flights on the Chisinau–Sofia–Chisinau route will run four times a week to meet the higher […] The post More flights between Chisinau and Sofia during the winter holidays appeared first on Moldova.

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