Băneasa “Aurel Vlaicu” Airport: the airport at the northern edge of the city
Băneasa “Aurel Vlaicu” Airport is in the Băneasa neighborhood, in northern Bucharest. Aeronautical activity has existed here since 1912, and the airport reopened on August 1, 2022.
An airport in the Băneasa neighborhood
Bucharest Băneasa “Aurel Vlaicu” International Airport is in the Băneasa neighborhood, in northern Bucharest. The English Wikipedia places it about 8.5 kilometers north of the center (elsewhere on the same page it says 8 kilometers), so we do not state a distance.
From the first flights to 1912
Wikipedia (English) notes that Louis Blériot flew at the Băneasa Hippodrome on October 18, 1909. The Ministry of Transport, in a document cited by Puterea.ro in 2025, says that aeronautical activity here dates from 1912. Also in 1912, on August 1, the Romanian Aerial League opened a flying school at Băneasa, according to TVR Info. The airport is a historic monument of national value, according to Puterea.ro.
Closed to scheduled flights, then reopened
The last passenger flights were moved to Henri Coandă on March 25, 2012, when Băneasa became a business airport, according to Wikipedia. It reopened on August 1, 2022, with charter, regional and domestic flights, after almost ten years of closure, according to TVR Info. The first scheduled flight was on April 20, 2023, according to Wikipedia. Wikipedia also mentions Wizz Air, Ryanair and Fly Lili among the airlines that use the airport.
What is being prepared
A Ministry of Transport document from June 2025, described by Puterea.ro, proposes a strategic program for 2025–2035: a new terminal, along with a reorganization of the current one. The document states that, from 2026, the current terminal reaches its maximum capacity. These are plans, not completed works.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Băneasa airport without a car?
Wikipedia indicates that the airport can be reached by STB buses and trams, plus the Airport Express line. Check the exact lines and timetable on stbsa.ro.
Is there a metro to Băneasa airport?
Not yet. Line M6 is described by Wikipedia as a project under construction, with no clear completion date.
Which airlines fly from Băneasa?
Wikipedia (English) mentions Wizz Air, Ryanair and Fly Lili. Routes change, so the current list is on the airport’s or the airlines’ websites.
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