Tours to Vietnam from Chisinau — Last-Minute Deals
Phu Quoc, the largest island in Vietnam, is the warmest winter sea you can reach from Chisinau on a single flight: from 28 October 2026 to 26 March 2027 a SCAT Airlines charter flies there, stopping only to refuel in Taraz, Kazakhstan. The Gulf of Thailand stays at +27…+30 °C, and most resort hotels on the island date from after 2015, so instead of dense development there is plenty of greenery and space. Ukrainian and Moldovan citizens on this flight need no visa for a holiday of up to a month.
A Vietnam package from Chisinau covers the charter, a shared transfer, accommodation and medical insurance, while you reach Chisinau airport on your own (by train or bus). Our tour search compares what different operators charge for the same dates, while our managers can recommend the best coast for your stay.
How the Flight from Chisinau Works
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Airline and flights | Kazakhstan's SCAT: VSV5311 and VSV5313 outbound, VSV5310 and VSV5312 back |
| Route | Chisinau – Taraz – Phu Quoc; the aircraft only refuels in Taraz and returns the same way |
| Season | 28 October 2026 to 26 March 2027, matching the island's dry months |
| On board | One hot meal plus snacks, drinks served four times (twice on each leg) and a paid menu |
| Getting to Chisinau | The Bessarabia sleeper or a coach from Kyiv; no EES check, since Moldova is not in Schengen |
The visa exemption applies because the flight lands directly on Phu Quoc without stopping in mainland Vietnam; the technical stop in Kazakhstan makes no difference. The electronic arrival card is filled in on the immigration service website, but no earlier than 72 hours before departure, and the QR code you receive will be checked at passport control.
Phu Quoc Beaches
| Beach | Where | Why go |
|---|---|---|
| Sao | South-east | Turquoise water lapping powder-white sand, with almost no buildings; a sunbed is about $2.5 a day, a kayak $4–5 an hour |
| Long Beach | West, near Duong Dong | The island's longest beach at over 20 km, with sunsets, bars and water sports |
| Khem | South | Soft sand and calm water in a sheltered cove, immaculate grounds and upmarket restaurants |
| Bai Dai | North | Long, clean and uncrowded, near VinWonders and the safari park, with 4–5* hotels |
| Ong Lang | North-west | Quiet and green, with boutique hotels and yoga centres |
| Starfish Beach | North | Starfish right in the shallows, wooden piers, swings over the water and floating cafés |
| Ganh Dau | North-western tip | Views across the sea to Cambodia, fishing boats and fresh seafood |
Check where each beach lies on the map of Vietnam.
Hotels and Deposits
All-inclusive is offered by Vinpearl Resort, Vinpearl Discovery Wonderworld, Radisson Blu, Sol by Melia, Novotel, Best Western Sonasea and the Movenpick resorts, while the island's most luxurious addresses are JW Marriott Emerald Bay, Regent and InterContinental Long Beach. Many hotels ask for a deposit at check-in, usually $20–100 for the whole stay, sometimes the price of one night; some simply bill you for services as you use them instead.
When to Go
Phu Quoc's dry season lasts from October to April, exactly when the Chisinau charter operates: daytime temperatures reach +30…+33 °C and rain is rare. Between May and October the island has its season of downpours, although the sea stays just as warm.
What to Eat and Bring Home
Hotels serve a mix of European and Asian dishes, and in town it is worth ordering grilled seafood, pho, spring rolls, mango and mint salad and stir-fried bun noodles. Vietnamese coffee is drunk iced with condensed milk, topped with egg cream or with coconut milk. Popular souvenirs are Phu Quoc pepper and pepper sauce, local rum, coconut sweets, blue butterfly pea tea that turns purple with lemon, and pearls from island farms, with jewellery from $20. Fresh fruit can come home with you if you are flying back to Moldova.
Documents and Money
- Passport. It must remain valid six months past your arrival date; an ID card is only enough for Moldova.
- Return ticket proving you will leave the island, one of the conditions of the visa exemption.
- Stays over 30 days or mainland trips call for an e-visa (up to 90 days).
- Money. The currency is the dong; euros, dollars and cards are widely accepted, so just check the rate before you travel.
- The border. Ukraine's exit rules for draft-age men and under-18s are revised from time to time; confirm them when booking.
Vietnam from Chisinau: Frequent Questions
Is there a flight from Chisinau to Vietnam without a change?
Yes, from late October 2026 to late March 2027 a SCAT charter flies to Phu Quoc. It lands in Taraz to refuel on the way, but passengers do not change planes.
Is Phu Quoc visa-free on this route?
Yes, provided your holiday lasts up to 30 days. You will need a passport that is still valid half a year after arrival, a return ticket and the QR code from your arrival card.
Which beach is best with children?
Bai Dai in the north: a wide, quiet beach close to VinWonders and the safari park. Children will also love Starfish Beach with its starfish in the shallows.
Do hotels take a deposit?
Often, yes: typically $20–100 for the whole stay, sometimes the cost of one night. It is refunded at check-out, and the exact amount can be confirmed when you book.
What should I bring back from Phu Quoc?
Local pepper, pearls from the island's farms, rum, coconut sweets and Vietnamese coffee.
Prefer Polish airports? Our page tours to Vietnam from Warsaw has the details, and for a shorter winter flight from Chisinau there are tours to the UAE from Chisinau.
