Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-08Băneasa is Bucharest's second airport, about 8 km north of the city centre. It is also called Bucharest City Airport and carries the IATA code BBU and the ICAO code LRBS. The airport is named after Aurel Vlaicu, a Romanian aviation pioneer.
Services at Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
3 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- 1optionCar RentalsKlass WagenView car rentals guide
- 2optionsHotelsHotel La Gil, Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Bucharest NorthView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- 1routePublic TransportSocietatea de Transport BucureștiView public transport guide
Key facts
- Passengers695K694,700 in 2025
- Services4listed across 3 of 6 types
- Movements15K14,989 flights a year
- Local timeBucharest time
- IATABBUICAO LRBS
- Opened1920
- Runways1
- Terminals1mixed
Terminals
1 terminal- PAMixedPassenger TerminalWizz Air, Ryanair, Fly Lili
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- BucharestSouth of the airport10 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport?
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: BBU, ICAO: LRBS. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport located?
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is located in Bucharest, Bucharest (municipality), Romania. The airport coordinates are 44.5031°, 26.1029°.
What services are available at Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport?
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport offers: 1 car rental companies, 2 nearby hotels, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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