BBU Băneasa International Airport
Băneasa International Airport (BBU) serves Bucharest, about 8 km north of Bucharest. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.
Băneasa International Airport — facts & history
We pulled Băneasa International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 107,087 passengers in 2024, against a peak of 2.4M in 2011.
Figures: Wikidata (CC0)
Getting from Băneasa International Airport to Bucharest
The airport is about 8 km north of Bucharest, about 24 minutes by road in normal traffic.
Train & bus: Bucharest (Otopeni): a train to Gara de Nord (~25 min) or bus 100. Pirate taxis are a known problem.
Taxi & apps: Book from the touchscreen kiosks in arrivals, or Bolt/Uber (both legal). Not from the rank. Estimated fare to the centre: lei24–lei37.
Tipping: Round up; ~10% for good service.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~17 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~24 min | lei24–lei37 | |
| Private transfer | ~24 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~24 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From BBU to nearby cities
Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brașov | 133 km | 140 min | lei343–lei544 |
Which way suits you from Băneasa International Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~lei24–lei37 to the centre.
Private transfer
Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.
Car rental
If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.
Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.
Book your airport transfer in Bucharest ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Băneasa International Airport
Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.
Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.
Hotels near Băneasa International Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
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About this page
Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.
Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026