How do I get to the airport in Romania?

Romania has several major airports serving international flights, but not all of them are equally convenient for Ukrainians. Find out more about the Romanian airports closest to Ukraine and how to get there

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Due to the closed skies and the lack of direct flights from Ukraine, many Ukrainians are looking for alternative travel routes. One of the most convenient options is to fly from the airports of neighbouring countries, in particular from Romania, where you can find direct flights to many European cities.

How to get to Romanian airports, how long it will take, and other important details are described below.

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What documents do I need to travel abroad?

To travel abroad, you need to have the following documents (depending on the purpose of your trip)

- Foreign biometric passport.

- Child's travel document (if necessary).

- Diplomatic passport.

- Service passport.

- Seafarer's identity card.

- Other documents required by international treaties of Ukraine.

You can find out what documents are required for men liable for military service to cross the border here.

To travel abroad in your own car, you need the following documents:

- A valid national driving licence.

- Vehicle registration certificate.

- Identification mark of Ukraine on the car.

- A licence plate of a national standard.

- Compulsory insurance contract Green Card.

If you are travelling by your own car, you will need a Green Card insurance policy, which is mandatory for travelling abroad. To avoid problems when crossing the border, we recommend that you apply for a policy quickly and conveniently on the Visit Ukraine portal.

How many airports are there in Romania and which ones are closest to Ukraine?

The following airports are currently operating in Romania:

- Henri Coanda Airport, Bucharest;

- Arad Airport, Arad;

- George Enescu Airport, Başeu;

- Maramures Airport, Teucii Megereus;

- Aurel Vlaicu Airport, Bucharest (Benasa);

- Brasov-Gimbav Airport, Brasov;

- Avram Iancu Airport, Cluj-Napoca;

- Mihail Kogelnicianu Airport, Constanta;

- Craiova Airport, Craiova;

- Iasi Airport, Iasi;

- Satu Mare Airport, Satu Mare;

- Sibiu Airport, Sibiu;

- Stefan the Great Airport, Suceava;

- Transylvania Airport, Tirgu Mures;

- Traian Vuia Airport, Timisoara;

- Tulcea Delta Airport, Tulcea.

However, not all Romanian airports are convenient for Ukrainians, as some of them serve only domestic flights, and some are too far from the border, making them geographically inconvenient.

In this article, we will look at three of the most convenient airports for Ukrainians, which are located in optimal locations and offer a wide range of services.

- Henri Coanda International Airport in Bucharest (OTP) is Romania's largest airport, located just 16.5 km from the capital, providing quick access to Bucharest and major international flights. It is ideal for those planning to visit the capital or continue their journey to other parts of Europe.

- Iasi Airport (IAS) - located close to the Ukrainian border, making it accessible to residents of the Chernivtsi region and other regions of Ukraine. The airport is equipped with a new terminal and offers comfortable service, as well as convenient transport links to the city.

- Suceava Airport (SCV) is the closest airport to Ukraine, located in the city of Suceava. It serves both domestic and international flights and has all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay of passengers.

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How do I get to the airport in Romania?

By train

There is no direct railway connection between Ukraine and Romania, but you can get there with a transfer, in particular by train 351 to Moldova. Thus, at 08:18 am, the train will arrive at the Ungheni station in Moldova, which is located near the border with Romania. There, you need to go through customs and change to train No. 821 Chisinau - Iasi - Falcon, which departs from Ungheni at 09:51 and arrives at 11:12. From the station you can get buses to the city centre and the airport.

By bus 

● To Henri Coanda International Airport in Bucharest:

- Kyiv - Bucharest: price from UAH 2,100, journey time from 17 to 22 hours depending on the route.

- Lviv - Bucharest: price from UAH 3,100, journey time about 15 hours depending on the route.

- Odesa - Bucharest: price from UAH 1,600, journey time from 11 to 14 hours depending on the route.

- Dnipro - Bucharest: price from UAH 2,700, journey time from 19 to 23 hours depending on the route.

- Chernivtsi - Bucharest: price from UAH 1,500, journey time from 9 to 11 hours depending on the route.

● To Iasi Airport:

- Kyiv - Iasi: price from UAH 2,000, journey time about 17 hours depending on the route.

- Lviv - Yassy: price from UAH 1,700, journey time from 18 to 21 hours depending on the route.

- Odesa - Yassy: price from UAH 1,700, journey time from 8 to 11 hours depending on the route.

- Dnipro - Yassy: price from UAH 2,500, journey time about 18 hours depending on the route.

- Chernivtsi - Iasi: price from UAH 1,700, journey time from 12 to 15 hours depending on the route.

● To Suceava Airport:

- Kyiv - Suceava: price from UAH 1,700, journey time from 11 to 14 hours depending on the route.

- Lviv - Suceava: price from UAH 2,700, journey time about 8 hours depending on the route.

- Odesa - Suceava: price from 1,700 UAH, journey time about 16 hours depending on the route.

- Dnipro - Suceava: price from UAH 2,800, journey time about 17 hours depending on the route.

- Chernivtsi - Suceava: price from 350 UAH, journey time from 2 to 3 hours depending on the route.

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By your own car

● To Henri Coanda International Airport in Bucharest:

- From Kyiv: the distance to Bucharest Airport is 1,096 km. Approximate travel time: 15 hours.

- From Lviv: the distance to Bucharest Airport is 825 km. Approximate journey time: 12 hours (route via Moldova).

- From Odesa: the distance to Bucharest Airport is 583 km. Approximate journey time: 9 hours.

- From Dnipro: the distance to Bucharest Airport is 1,034 km. Approximate journey time: 15 hours (route via Moldova).

- From Chernivtsi: the distance to Bucharest Airport is 545 km. Approximate journey time: 7 hours (route via Moldova).

● To Iasi Airport:

- From Kyiv: the distance to Iasi Airport is 577 km. Approximate journey time: 8 hours (route via Moldova).

- From Lviv: the distance to Yassy Airport is 489 km. Approximate journey time: 7 hours.

- From Odesa: the distance to Yassy Airport is 337 km. Approximate journey time: 5 hours (route via Moldova).

- From Dnipro: the distance to Yassy airport is 787 km. Approximate journey time: 12 hours (route via Moldova).

- From Chernivtsi: the distance to Iasi Airport is 211 km. Approximate journey time - 3 hours.

● To Suceava Airport:

- From Kyiv: the distance to the airport in Suceava is 621 km. Approximate journey time: 9 hours.

- From Lviv: the distance to Suceava Airport is 371 km. Approximate journey time: 6 hours.

- From Odesa: the distance to Suceava Airport is 476 km. Approximate journey time: 7 hours (route via Moldova).

- From Dnipro: the distance to Suceava Airport is 933 km. Approximate journey time: 13 hours.

- From Chernivtsi: the distance to Suceava Airport is 91 km. Approximate journey time: 2 hours.

Please note! Please take into account queues at the border, as the journey time will depend on the workload of the checkpoints. Read more about checkpoints and queues at the border here.

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Just a reminder! If you are planning to drive from Ukraine to Romania by your own car, you need to familiarise yourself with the country's rules in advance. Read here about crossing the Ukraine-Romania border by car, the route, checkpoints and everything you need to know.

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