SkyUp connects Dublin and Chișinău starting December 2025 using Boeing 737 fleet.
Key Points
- 1SkyUp launches twice-weekly service between Dublin, Ireland, and Chișinău, Moldova, starting December 18, 2025.
- 2The route will be operated by the airline's modern fleet of Boeing 737-700 and 737-800 narrow-body aircraft.
- 3The carrier plans to expand its scheduled network from 18 routes to 26 destinations by the summer 2026 timetable.
- 4SkyUp transported 2.5 million passengers across 16,900 flights during its 2024 operational year.
SkyUp is significantly expanding connectivity between Western and Eastern Europe with the introduction of a new scheduled service linking Dublin, Ireland, and Chișinău, Moldova. The route is set to commence on December 18, 2025, operating twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays. This schedule will cover the 2025/26 winter season and extend into the 2026 summer timetable, catering to both business and leisure travel demands. Chișinău is highlighted as a strategic gateway, offering onward access to Ukraine, Romania, and other destinations across the Middle East and Europe served by the carrier.
The carrier, established in 2017, continues its rapid expansion, aiming to grow its scheduled network from 18 routes by the end of 2025 to 26 destinations by summer 2026. SkyUp operates a modern fleet of 11 narrow-body aircraft, specifically Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737-700 models, optimized for medium-haul operations while meeting current standards for fuel efficiency and environmental sustainability. In 2024, the airline demonstrated robust operational performance, completing over 16,900 flights and transporting 2.5 million passengers.
Beyond scheduled passenger services, SkyUp maintains operational stability through a diversified business model that includes extensive ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) leasing and charter operations for global partners. Daria Alieksieienko, Director of Regular Flights, noted that this flexible approach allows the airline to maintain high operational standards and dependability while focusing on transparent pricing and reliable service for both passengers and corporate clients.
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