Ukrainian Airline SkyUp Returns to Prague With New Route to Chisinau

Ukrainian budget airline SkyUp is returning to Prague Airport after a three-year absence.

While flights to Ukraine are not yet on the schedule due to the ongoing war, the carrier will launch a new direct connection between Prague and Chisinau starting June 2, 2025.

The route to Moldova’s capital will operate twice weekly, on Mondays and Saturdays, according to a statement released by Prague Airport’s press office on Friday, April 4.

The service will be operated by a Boeing 737-700 with a seating capacity of 149 passengers. The flight time between the two cities is estimated at 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Tickets are already on sale, with one-way fares starting from €40. However, return flights can currently be found for as little as €15 under promotional pricing.

The basic fare includes carry-on baggage only, with a weight limit of 9 kilograms. Checked luggage, seat selection, and onboard meals are available for an additional fee.

Though there is still no timeline for the resumption of flights between Prague and Ukraine, the launch of the Chisinau route marks a cautious step forward for SkyUp, which was grounded in 2022 following Russia’s full-scale invasion.

SkyUp, known for its low-cost pricing model, originally launched in 2018 and quickly became one of Ukraine’s most popular airlines, especially on European short-haul routes.

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