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Bucharest Airport
The airport is situated 10 miles (16.5km) north of Bucharest.
Bucharest Airport (OTP)
Location
The airport is situated 10 miles (16.5km) north of Bucharest.Getting to the city
Express bus services, 783 or 780, leave frequently for the city centre and main railway station, respectively. This line runs both in daytime and at night, and buses arrive every 40 minutes. Taxis are also available 24 hours to take passengers anywhere in Bucharest or to any other region in the country. Taxi stations are located at the exit of the main terminal. Passengers should avoid cabs that do not display the price and have no meters.
Time
Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).Car rental
Car rental companies include Avis, Autonomous, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, and Enterprise.
Airport Taxis
Bucharest has two types of taxi. Smaller taxis cost about RON 1.5 per km and the larger taxis charge about RON 3.5 per km. The trip between the airport and Bucharest can take up to an hour in heavy traffic. Visitors are advised to only make use of official taxis with working meters and the prices displayed.
Transfer between terminals
The terminal buildings are connected by a corridor; it takes five minutes to walk between the terminals.
Facilities
There are banks, bars, and restaurants at the airport. Other facilities include a bureau de change, left-luggage, a hairdresser, duty-free shops, chapel, pharmacy, and a post office. Disabled facilities are good; those who need a wheelchair or have other special requirements should contact their airline in advance.
Parking
Long and short-term parking is available. Short-term parking is 3 lei for every 30 minutes. Long-term parking costs 40 lei per day, and 20 lei if parking is extended up to 3-4 days. The maximum use of this car park is 30 days.
Cluj International Airport
The airport is located six miles (9km) from the city centre of Cluj.
Cluj International Airport (CLJ)
Location
The airport is located six miles (9km) from the city centre of Cluj.Getting to the city
A bus service is available from the airport to the city centre along two lines: Line 8 departing roughly every ten minutes between 5am and 10.40pm on weekdays, and every 30 minutes from 5.30am to pm on weekends; and Line 5 operating between 5.50am and 9pm daily. The journey takes about 30 minutes. Several local hotels offer shuttle transfers for guests. Taxis are available 24 hours a day, but make sure there is a working meter fitted before getting in one.
Time
GMT +2 (GMT +3 between the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).Car rental
Car rental companies at the airport include PHP, Sixt, Niraj, Europcar, Avis, Rodna, Independent, Autonom, Olimpo, Mas, and Hertz.
Airport Taxis
Taxis are available outside the arrivals terminal at the airport taxi rank. Meters run at about RON 2.25 per kilometre, with slightly higher rates at night. Use only marked taxis with prices clearly displayed and a working meter.
Facilities
Airport facilities include ATMs, a bank, currency exchange services, shops, luggage wrapping services, a business lounge, cafes, and a restaurant.
Parking
Parking is available at the airport and costs about RON 7 for one hour, RON 14 for two hours, and RON 45 for 5-24 hours.
Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport
The airport is located seven miles (12km) from Timișoara.
Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)
Location
The airport is located seven miles (12km) from Timișoara.Getting to the city
Buses are available from the airport to the city centre via the Express Number Four (E4) bus. The price for a one-way ticket is RON 2.50. The bus runs daily and leaves every 50 minutes. Taxis are also available.
Time
GMT +2 (GMT +3 between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October).Car rental
Car hire companies represented at the airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Bavaria, and Hertz.
Airport Taxis
Taxis are available outside of both terminals to transport travellers to their required destination.
Transfer between terminals
The terminals are connected.
Facilities
Airport facilities include restaurants, cafes, VIP lounges, a bank, a post office, an ATM, shopping (including duty-free shops), facilities for people with disabilities, and a mother and child area.
Parking
The airport offers both short-term (P1) and long-term (P2) parking. The first 10 minutes of parking costs RON 2. Thereafter, parking costs RON 2.50 for 30 minutes, RON 5 lei for one hour, RON 10 for two hours and RON 120 for 24 hours. There are also special long-term parking rates and these are available at the airport on request.
Iași International Airport
The airport is located five miles (8km) from Iași city centre.
Iași International Airport (IAS)
Location
The airport is located five miles (8km) from Iași city centre.Getting to the city
Bus route 50 takes passengers from outside the terminal to Iasi city centre (Union Square). Buses are timed according to incoming flights. The fare is 2 RON for a single-trip ticket. Taxis are available.
Time
GMT +2 (GMT +3 between the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).Car rental
There are a number of car rental companies represented at the airport, including Avis, Sixt, Europcar, and Independent.
Airport Taxis
There are authorised taxis at the airport. Travellers should insist that taxi drivers run their meters.
Transfer between terminals
Terminals are within walking distance.
Facilities
Airport facilities include banking services, a nursing room, a cafe, a duty-free shop, restaurants, a ticket office, a mother and child centre, and information desk.
Parking
Parking is charged at RON 5 for the first two hours, and RON 30 for 24 hours.
Sibiu International Airport
The airport is located two miles (3km) from Sibiu city centre.
Sibiu International Airport (SBZ)
Location
The airport is located two miles (3km) from Sibiu city centre.Getting to the city
There is a bus station near the airport entrance, allowing connections with various areas of the city. Passengers can take routes 11, 112, 116, 117, and 118. Tickets can be bought from the dispenser near the station.
Time
GMT +2 (GMT +3 between the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).Car rental
Car rental companies represented at the airport include Avis, Europcar, Hertz, and Sixt.
Airport Taxis
There is a taxi station in front of the terminal where taxis are readily available. It is recommended to only use licensed taxis with working meters.
Facilities
Airport facilities include an information desk, ATMs, a diaper-changing room, first aid services, currency exchange services, cafes, restaurants, vending machines, and shops.
Parking
Parking costs about RON 5 for the first hour, RON 5 per hour for the next four hours. RON 35 from 6 to 12 hours and RON 45 from 12 to 24 hours.