Chisinau International is Moldova's main airport, and its lounge picture comes with one important caveat right now: there is a Business Lounge you can pay to use, but its Priority Pass access is currently suspended. Knowing that before you travel avoids being turned away at the door.
The Business Lounge at Chisinau
Chisinau has a Business Lounge airside, after passport control and security, on Level 2 past the Golden Jet Restaurant. It offers light snacks, an open bar, and showers, making it a comfortable place to wait. There is also a VIP Lounge option at the airport. There are no dedicated airline lounges, though your airline may have an arrangement with the Business or VIP Lounge, so it is worth checking with your carrier.
Access, Priority Pass, and day passes
Here is the key point for Chisinau: the Business Lounge is temporarily unavailable to Priority Pass until further notice, so do not rely on a Priority Pass for entry here at the moment. Confirm the current status before you travel. The reliable route in is a paid day pass, which has recently started from around fifty-four euros, roughly sixty-two US dollars, per person, subject to opening hours and capacity, and passes can be booked online in advance. Because access rules here have changed recently, check the latest before counting on any single method.
Amenities and tips
The Business Lounge gives you a quieter seat, refreshments from the open bar, and showers, which are useful before or after a long connection. Because Priority Pass is suspended and the paid entry is on the higher side, weigh whether a lounge visit is worth it for your layover, or whether the airside cafes will do. Confirm both the price and the Priority Pass status close to your travel date, since these can change, and use the comparison below to decide.