About flights to Romania
Romania pulls in a specific kind of traveler — and a lot of them. With 355 non-stop international routes landing across 15 commercial airports, this isn't a country people stumble into on a layover. Italy alone runs 72 routes into Romania, which tells you something important: there's a substantial Romanian diaspora living abroad, and they come home often. Germany adds another 49, Spain 38. The traffic isn't all tourism. It's families, business, construction workers on rotation, and yes, an increasing number of first-timers who've heard the prices are good and the scenery is genuinely dramatic.
Why visit Romania?
The geography does a lot of the selling. Romania has the Carpathian Mountains cutting through its center, the Danube Delta in the east (one of Europe's largest wetland systems), medieval Saxon towns in Transylvania, and a Black Sea coastline that gets genuinely busy in summer. Bucharest is a legitimate business destination — it's the second-largest city in the EU by population that most Western executives haven't visited yet, which means less competition for meetings and better hotel rates than Warsaw or Prague. Seasonally, winter draws skiers to Sinaia and Poiana Brasov, spring and autumn are quiet and cheap, and July through August spikes hard along the coast.
Where flights to Romania land
- OTP Bucharest — 130 non-stop destinations (Henri Coandă International Airport)
- CLJ Cluj-Napoca — 52 non-stop destinations (Cluj International Airport)
- TSR Timisoara — 38 non-stop destinations (Giarmata)
- IAS Iasi — 31 non-stop destinations (Iasi)
- BBU Bucharest — 20 non-stop destinations (Baneasa)
Top origin countries flying to Romania
Where most of Romania's incoming traffic comes from:
- Italy — 72 non-stop routes into Romania
- Germany — 49 non-stop routes into Romania
- Spain — 38 non-stop routes into Romania
- Greece — 33 non-stop routes into Romania
- United Kingdom — 29 non-stop routes into Romania
- France — 22 non-stop routes into Romania
- Turkiye — 13 non-stop routes into Romania
- Belgium — 10 non-stop routes into Romania
Tips for travelers heading to Romania
Your airport choice matters more than you'd think. OTP (Henri Coandă, Bucharest) has 130 non-stop destinations and handles the most connections — land here if you're heading to the capital, the south, or the Delta. For Transylvania, CLJ in Cluj-Napoca saves you a four-hour drive from Bucharest. Timisoara has its own airport (TSR) if you're coming from western Europe and heading into the Banat region. Romania is in the EU but not the Eurozone — bring lei or pull from an ATM on arrival. Schengen rules apply for most Western passport holders. Book shoulder season (April-May or September) and you'll pay noticeably less for everything.
Frequently asked questions about flying to Romania
What's the busiest international airport in Romania?
Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest is Romania's top arrival hub, serving as the main hub for international visitors. It handles the majority of the country's 355 inbound international routes.
Which country sends the most flights to Romania?
Italy is the top origin country for flights to Romania, followed by Germany and Spain. These three countries account for a major portion of Romania's inbound international air traffic.
What's the best month to visit Romania?
May to September offers the best weather for visiting Romania, with warm temperatures and outdoor activities, while shoulder months like April and October provide fewer crowds and lower fares. Winter (December-February) is ideal if you enjoy snow and winter sports, though flights may be pricier during the December holiday season.
What are the visa basics for visitors to Romania?
Romania is part of the Schengen Area, so EU/EEA citizens can enter visa-free for up to 90 days with a valid passport. Most other nationalities should check visa requirements with Romanian authorities, as they vary by country of origin.
What's the cheapest way to find flights to Romania?
Use flight comparison websites like Skyscanner, Google Flights, or Kayak to compare prices across multiple airlines and book during off-peak seasons (November or early spring). Setting up price alerts and booking mid-week flights typically offers better deals than weekend departures.