About A2
A2 is a regional carrier built around Romania, and it doesn't pretend to be anything else — which is honestly kind of refreshing. With 104 non-stop routes spread across 34 airports, this is a tightly focused operation with Bucharest OTP as its beating heart. Twenty-six routes run through OTP alone. Greece is the second biggest piece of the puzzle with 24 routes, which tells you a lot about who's actually flying — think Romanian travelers heading south for summer, not business class road warriors. The network spans over 129,000 km total, so there's more going on here than it first appears.
Why fly A2?
If you're traveling to or within Romania, A2 connects dots that bigger carriers simply don't bother with. Timisoara TSR has 14 routes — that's not nothing for a secondary city. And Heraklion HER operating as a hub means A2 has genuinely leaned into the Greek island market rather than just dipping a toe in. The longest route — TSR to TFS, nearly 3,900 km — shows the airline can stretch when it wants to. That's Timisoara all the way to Tenerife South, which is a legitimately useful connection for Romanians chasing Canary Islands sunshine in winter. If your trip involves Romania at any point, checking A2 before defaulting to a major carrier is worth two minutes of your time.
A2 hub airports
- OTP Bucharest — 26 A2 routes from Romania
- TSR Timisoara — 14 A2 routes from Romania
- HER Heraklion — 7 A2 routes from Greece
- CLJ Cluj-Napoca — 6 A2 routes from Romania
- IAS Iasi — 4 A2 routes from Romania
Top destination countries on A2
- Romania — 56 A2 routes
- Greece — 24 A2 routes
- Turkiye — 5 A2 routes
- Spain — 5 A2 routes
- Italy — 3 A2 routes
- United Arab Emirates — 2 A2 routes
- France — 2 A2 routes
- Switzerland — 1 A2 routes
Tips for booking A2
Cluj-Napoca CLJ has six routes through A2, which makes it worth checking if you're headed to Transylvania specifically — flying into CLJ instead of OTP can save you a long drive. Romania accounts for 56 routes in total, so the domestic and near-domestic connections are where A2 really earns its keep. Since I can't confirm alliance membership or specific baggage policies from what's publicly available, I'd strongly recommend checking A2's own site before booking — fare rules on smaller regional carriers can surprise you. Always verify carry-on allowances, especially on shorter hops where fees add up fast.
Frequently asked questions about A2
Where does A2 (Aria Airways) fly?
A2 operates 104 routes primarily connecting Romania, Greece, and Turkey, serving destinations across Southeast Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean region.
What is A2's main hub airport?
A2's primary hub is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), which serves as the airline's main operating base for flights across its network.
Is A2 a legacy carrier, low-cost airline, or regional carrier?
A2 operates as a regional carrier, focusing on connecting Southeast European and Eastern Mediterranean destinations with a network-based model rather than a hub-and-spoke legacy structure or ultra-low-cost model.
When should I book A2 flights and what fare classes are available?
For the best fares, book 4-6 weeks in advance; A2 typically offers multiple fare classes with varying inclusions for baggage, seat selection, and flexibility, so compare options based on your travel needs.
What are A2's baggage and check-in policies?
Baggage allowances vary by fare class, with basic economy typically including a personal item and checked baggage available for a fee; online check-in opens 24 hours before departure for most flights.