Airport · BBU / LRBS
Băneasa International Airport – Aurel Vlaicu
Bucharest's secondary airport, closer to the centre — mostly business aviation plus a few scheduled routes. For most travellers, scheduled flights use Otopeni (OTP) instead.
Airport
Getting there
STB buses
Lines such as 100 / 205 / 335 / 605, ~3 lei / 90 min. Băneasa is closer to the centre than Otopeni.
Taxi / Bolt
Short ride from the northern neighbourhoods; order via app.
Private transfer
Convenient for business aviation arrivals with luggage.
Facilities
- Compact terminal, mainly business aviation and select routes
- Quick check-in and short walks
- Limited retail — plan food/shopping in the city
- Easy taxi and ride-app pickup
Tips
- Closer to the centre than Otopeni — short transfers.
- Confirm your airline actually flies from BBU, not OTP.
- Fewer services airside — grab food/drinks before security.
Airport
Departures & arrivals
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Airport FAQ
What flights operate from Băneasa (BBU)?
Băneasa mainly serves business aviation and a few routes (e.g. Wizz Air, being reshaped). For scheduled flights, the main airport is Henri Coandă (OTP).
How do I get to Băneasa?
By STB buses (e.g. lines 100/205/335/605), ~3 lei / 90 min, or by taxi/Bolt. Băneasa is closer to the centre than Otopeni.