New airline Polaris receives operator certificate, starts flying on 5 November

Polaris Aviation Group has received its Air Operator Certificate after an assessment covering technical documentation, operating procedures, staff training and a demonstration flight. Its first commercial flight is scheduled for 5 November 2026, on the Chisinau – Istanbul route.

The airline will start with an Airbus A321 registered in Moldova (ER-PAG), later adding an Airbus A320. It has announced 7 initial destinations in Czechia, Italy, Ireland and Turkey, with fares from EUR 39 per segment. According to the Civil Aviation Authority, Polaris becomes the fourth local airline running scheduled passenger flights, alongside Fly One, HiSkY and SkyUp. The company was registered on 2 January 2026.

What it means for you

• Travellers and companies sending staff on business trips get one more option from Chisinau.
• More competition on routes to Turkey and the EU may affect ticket prices.
• Travel agencies can add the new routes to their offers.

Source: Mold-Street, 31.10.2026