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TSR Timişoara Traian Vuia Airport

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Timişoara Traian Vuia Airport (TSR) serves Timișoara, about 11 km northeast of Timișoara. 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.

IATATSR
ICAOLRTR
ServesTimișoara
From centre11 km
Non-stop12
Airlines4
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Elevation106 m

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The airport in numbers

Timişoara Traian Vuia Airport — facts & history

We pulled Timişoara Traian Vuia Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.5M passengers in 2025, against a peak of 1.6M in 2017.

Passengers / year
1.5M
as of 2025
Peak traffic
1.6M
in 2017
Elevation
106 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Romanian Civil Aeronautical Authority
Passengers per year, 2006–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Timişoara Traian Vuia Airport to Timișoara

The airport is about 11 km northeast of Timișoara, about 22 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: lei31–lei49.

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

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~22 minlei31–lei49
Private transfer~22 minfixed upfront
Car rental~22 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Timişoara Traian Vuia Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~lei31–lei49 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 Timisoara ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Timişoara Traian Vuia Airport

Non-stop flights to about 12 destinations, operated by 4 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Wizz Air · Alitalia · Lufthansa · Tarom

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Timişoara Traian Vuia 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 Timişoara Traian Vuia Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Timişoara Traian Vuia Airport to the centre of Timișoara?
Bucharest (Otopeni): a train to Gara de Nord (~25 min) or bus 100. Pirate taxis are a known problem. The airport is about 11 km northeast of Timișoara, about 22 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Timişoara Traian Vuia Airport to Timișoara?
Roughly lei31–lei49 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Timişoara Traian Vuia Airport?
Book from the touchscreen kiosks in arrivals, or Bolt/Uber (both legal). Not from the rank.
What's the cheapest way from Timişoara Traian Vuia Airport to Timișoara?
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 Timişoara Traian Vuia 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 Timişoara Traian Vuia Airport?
About 12 destinations, including Bucharest, Bologna, Bergamo, Valencia. 4 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 Timişoara Traian Vuia 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 Timişoara Traian Vuia Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Timişoara Traian Vuia 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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