Palatul Parlamentului
A colossal building from the communist era and one of the largest in the world. It can be visited on a guided tour, with ID and advance booking.
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Bucharest: airports, things to do and where to stay
Bucharest, the capital of Romania, blends wide boulevards, monumental buildings and an old town full of cafes and nightlife. It is the country's largest city and its political and cultural centre.
Bucharest airports
From the airport to central Bucharest
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu (BBU)
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu airport is about 8 km from central Bucharest.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal when flights arrive, and you can also order one by phone or with an app. Agree the price before you get in or make sure the meter is running. About 25 min to the centre, depending on traffic.
From the airport to central Bucharest
Bucarest Henri Coandă (Otopeni) (OTP)
Bucarest Henri Coandă (Otopeni) airport is about 16 km from central Bucharest.
Tren a Gara de Nord (CFR Călători)
A direct train service runs to Bucharest Nord station from the airport station, about 900 m from the terminals. A shuttle bus links the two.
Autobuses 780 y 783 (STB)
Express line 780 runs to Gara de Nord station and line 783 to the city centre. You need a transport card, sold at kiosks in the airport.
Taxi
Taxi rank by the terminal. Agree the fare before you set off and use licensed taxis or ride-hailing apps to get to Bucharest.
Bucharest
Things to do in Bucharest
Ateneul Român
A late 19th-century concert hall with a neoclassical dome and home of the George Enescu Philharmonic. One of the city's cultural landmarks.
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Centrul Vechi (Lipscani)
Bucharest's old town, with pedestrian streets, historic buildings and a high concentration of bars, cafes and restaurants.
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Piața Revoluției
A central square linked to the 1989 revolution, surrounded by historic buildings and a short walk from Calea Victoriei.
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Which airport serves Bucharest?
Bucharest is served by Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu (BBU) and Bucarest Henri Coandă (Otopeni) (OTP).
How far is the airport from central Bucharest?
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu airport is about 8 km from central Bucharest.
How do I get from the airport to central Bucharest?
From Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Bucharest?
Highlights of Bucharest include Palatul Parlamentului, Ateneul Român, Centrul Vechi (Lipscani), and Piața Revoluției.
Photo credits
- Palatul Parlamentului: William John Gauthier from Denmark, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ateneul Român: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Centrul Vechi (Lipscani): Ștefan Jurcă from Munich, Germany, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Piața Revoluției: Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons