Cheap flights from Bucharest (BBU)

Bucharest's secondary airport, 8 km north of the city centre

Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu sits about 8 km north of central Bucharest in Sector 1, and is the capital's secondary airport. Since 2012 it has been closed to scheduled commercial passenger flights, handling business aviation, government flights, charter operations and pilot training. Most travellers heading to or from Bucharest use the much larger Henri Coandă (OTP) at Otopeni instead.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Băneasa Airport have scheduled flights?
BBU has not operated regular scheduled commercial service since 2012. The airport now handles business aviation, government flights, training and ad-hoc charters. Almost all Bucharest travellers fly from Henri Coandă (OTP) instead. Flightmussy's free search resolves Bucharest queries to OTP automatically while still surfacing any BBU charter availability.
What is the IATA code for Bucharest?
Bucharest is split between two IATA codes: BBU for Băneasa and OTP for Henri Coandă at Otopeni. OTP is the city's main commercial gateway. Flightmussy's multi-airport origin filter lets you search BBU and OTP together in a single 12-month fare heatmap with no account signup.
How far is Băneasa Airport from central Bucharest?
BBU lies about 8 km north of Piața Unirii in Sector 1, just off the Bucharest–Ploiești road. Trolleybus and bus lines connect the area to central Bucharest in roughly 30 minutes outside rush hour, and a taxi covers the route in 15-20 minutes depending on traffic on Șoseaua București-Ploiești.
Should I fly into BBU or OTP for Bucharest?
For scheduled travel, OTP is effectively the only option since BBU does not run regular commercial flights. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap covers OTP comprehensively across legacy and low-cost carriers, and is free with no signup. You can also pay for OTP bookings in crypto via Travala on the booking step.

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