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TGM Transilvania Târgu Mureş International Airport

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Transilvania Târgu Mureş International Airport (TGM) serves Sighișoara, about 40 km northwest of Sighișoara. 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.

IATATGM
ICAOLRTM
ServesSighișoara
From centre40 km
Non-stop4
Airlines3
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Elevation294 m

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The airport in numbers

Transilvania Târgu Mureş International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Transilvania Târgu Mureş International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 213,312 passengers in 2024, against a peak of 363,389 in 2013.

Opened
1936
90 years ago
Passengers / year
213,312
as of 2024
Peak traffic
363,389
in 2013
Elevation
294 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2005–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Transilvania Târgu Mureş International Airport to Sighișoara

The airport is about 40 km northwest of Sighișoara, about 56 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: lei105–lei167.

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

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~39 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~56 minlei105–lei167
Private transfer~56 minfixed upfront
Car rental~56 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From TGM 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.)
Cluj-Napoca70 km74 minlei182–lei289
Sibiu77 km81 minlei200–lei317
Brașov130 km136 minlei335–lei532
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Transilvania Târgu Mureş International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~lei105–lei167 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 Tirgu Mures ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Transilvania Târgu Mureş International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 4 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Wizz Air · Alitalia · Tarom

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Transilvania Târgu Mureş 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 Transilvania Târgu Mureş International Airport

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

Rates in Tirgu Mures shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Transilvania Târgu Mureş International Airport to the centre of Sighișoara?
Bucharest (Otopeni): a train to Gara de Nord (~25 min) or bus 100. Pirate taxis are a known problem. The airport is about 40 km northwest of Sighișoara, about 56 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Transilvania Târgu Mureş International Airport to Sighișoara?
Roughly lei105–lei167 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Transilvania Târgu Mureş International Airport?
Book from the touchscreen kiosks in arrivals, or Bolt/Uber (both legal). Not from the rank.
What's the cheapest way from Transilvania Târgu Mureş International Airport to Sighișoara?
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 Transilvania Târgu Mureş 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 Transilvania Târgu Mureş International Airport?
About 4 destinations, including Bucharest, London, Dortmund, Beauvais. 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 Transilvania Târgu Mureş 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 Transilvania Târgu Mureş International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Transilvania Târgu Mureş 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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