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SBZ Sibiu International Airport

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Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) serves Sibiu, about 5 km west of Sibiu. 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.

IATASBZ
ICAOLRSB
ServesSibiu
From centre5 km
Non-stop3
Airlines3
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Elevation456 m

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The airport in numbers

Sibiu International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Sibiu International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 573,918 passengers in 2024, against a peak of 729,160 in 2019.

Passengers / year
573,918
as of 2024
Peak traffic
729,160
in 2019
Elevation
456 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2008–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Sibiu International Airport to Sibiu

The airport is about 5 km west of Sibiu, about 14 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: lei16–lei25.

Tipping: Round up; ~10% for good service.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~14 minlei16–lei25
Private transfer~14 minfixed upfront
Car rental~14 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From SBZ 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.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Sighișoara73 km76 minlei190–lei301
Cluj-Napoca115 km121 minlei297–lei471
Brașov119 km125 minlei307–lei487
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Sibiu International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~lei16–lei25 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 Sibiu ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Sibiu International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 3 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Tarom · Lufthansa · Austrian Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Sibiu 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.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Sibiu International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Sibiu shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Sibiu International Airport to the centre of Sibiu?
Bucharest (Otopeni): a train to Gara de Nord (~25 min) or bus 100. Pirate taxis are a known problem. The airport is about 5 km west of Sibiu, about 14 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Sibiu International Airport to Sibiu?
Roughly lei16–lei25 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Sibiu International Airport?
Book from the touchscreen kiosks in arrivals, or Bolt/Uber (both legal). Not from the rank.
What's the cheapest way from Sibiu International Airport to Sibiu?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Bucharest (Otopeni): a train to Gara de Nord (~25 min) or bus 100. Pirate taxis are a known problem.
Can I get from Sibiu International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Bucharest (Otopeni): a train to Gara de Nord (~25 min) or bus 100. Pirate taxis are a known problem. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Sibiu International Airport?
About 3 destinations, including Vienna, Munich, Bucharest. 3 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Sibiu International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Sibiu International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Sibiu International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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