Bucharest Băneasa - Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU), also known as Bucharest Băneasa Airport, is located in the Băneasa district of Bucharest, Romania, about 8.5 km from the city center. The airport, named after Aurel Vlaicu (a Romanian engineer, inventor, airplane builder, and first pilot) was the only commercial airport in Bucharest until 1969, when Bucharest-Henri Coanda International Airport, also known as Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) was opened for civilian flights.
The Bucharest National Airport Company operates the two main airports in Romania: Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport and Bucharest Băneasa - Aurel Vlaicu International Airport.
The current terminal building, designed in the late 1940s and inaugurated in 1952, has a particular architecture consisting of a central dome with three distinct wings representing the propeller of a three-bladed aircraft. Over the years it has undergone renovations for the track and lighting system but also for shopping areas, restaurants, a VIP lounge and the parking lot. The airport, after the renovation, reopened to scheduled flights in 2022 mainly to destinations served by low-cost airlines such as Ryanair and Wizz Air.
Address: Bucharest-Ploiești Street, No. 40, Sector 1, Bucharest 013695 - OP 18, Romania
Phone: Flight information: +40 212 014 300.
Website: bucharestairports.ro
ICAO code: LRBS
Country code: RO
Transportation to/from Bucharest Băneasa Airport
Metro
At the airport, connect with the M2 metro line to the Aurel Vlaicu metro station in Bucharest.
Bus
The airport is located 8.5 km from the center of Bucharest and can be reached by bus (Trolleybus/Bus Lines 131, 335, 148, 112, 301).
Express Line 100 runs the following route: Unirii Square, Victoriei Square, Kiseleff Street, Presei Libere Square, Bucharest-Ploieşti Street, Baneasa Airport.
Tram
Tram Line 5 makes the following stops: Galati Square, Dacia Bd., Alecu Russo Street, Tunari Street, Barbu Văcărescu Street, Cpt. Aviator Alex. Şerbănescu Street, Boulevard Aerogării, Bucharest Băneasa - Aurel Vlaicu International Airport.
Taxi
Taxi service and car sharing at the airport is available at Arrivals to reach different locations and destinations.
Car
The fastest route by car from the airport to Bucharest city center (and vice versa) is via DN1/E60. Distance: about 8 km for 30 minutes of travel.
Car rental
Car rental companies at the airport include: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National as well as local companies.
