Airports
Airports in Romania
17 airports — codes, cities and transfers
Romania has 17 airports, the main one being OTP. They serve Arad, Bacau, Bucharest, Caransebes among others. For each: its IATA code, the city it serves, and how to reach the centre.
Airport to city
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. Round up; ~10% for good service.
Full list
Every airport in Romania
CodeAirportCityTransfer
From the airport, without hunting for a taxi
Transfers & car rental in Romania
A pre-booked transfer waits for you by name; a hire car is collected at the terminal. Both are cheaper booked ahead than at the desk.
Book your airport transfer in Romania ahead, no terminal surprises.
Q&A
Answers to your questions
How many airports does Romania have?
17 airports with an IATA code. The main one is OTP. Some are international, some domestic-only.
What is the main airport of Romania?
OTP handles most international traffic. From there you can reach the centre or pre-book a transfer.
How do I get from the airport into town in Romania?
Bucharest (Otopeni): a train to Gara de Nord (~25 min) or bus 100. Pirate taxis are a known problem.
Can I use a taxi or ride app from the airport in Romania?
Book from the touchscreen kiosks in arrivals, or Bolt/Uber (both legal). Not from the rank.