Bucharest Baneasa Airport
Traveller Comments....
"This airport is no bigger than a small bus station, with only a few counters, a bathroom and 2 gates (more like doors to the tarmac)." - nic
Recent Review
by nic_biso
"I stayed at Bucharest Aurel Vlaicu Airport (former Baneasa - BBU), which is the second airport in size, after Henri Coanda (former Ottopeni - OTP). It was on December 13th, 2004, when I got to the airport, me and a friend, in the middle of the night, around 2-3 AM; the day before I saw on the website of the first low cost airline in Romania, Blue Air, that they are giving away, for free, seats on their first flight; we would have to pay only the airport taxes. And never having flown before, I said that I need to get to the airport in the middle of the night, not to miss this offer.
This airport is no bigger than a small bus station, with only a few counters, a bathroom and 2 gates (more like doors to the tarmac). The security officers didn't say anything, like what are we doing there at that hour; they just didn't pay attention to us. Being the first people to arrive at the airport that day, we got our boarding cards and we were ready for our first flight. But the flight was 5-6 hours away. We tried to kill some time, because sleeping was not really an option. The seats are just horrible. I guess they were from the 60s, like the airport, because everything looks old, except the security area. So if you're planning on sleeping in this airport, you'd better not.
The flight was nice, on a Boeing 737-300, but we were only 4 people in the aircraft, and 5 crew members. We drank Champaign during the 45 minute flight to Timisoara. It felt weird when you were seeing so many empty seats. I guess I would never get in a plane with so few people; since then I flew lots of times, but they were most of time very crowded."
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Bucharest Airport Guide
Airport Lounges
Unless you are the Pope or Bill Gates, there are no lounges that the general population have access to.
Airport WiFi / Internet
Free wireless internet access is available at Bucharest Banesa Airport in the Central Zone and Departures Hall.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in airports does not appeal to you, there are hotels near Bucharest Banesa airport that offer airport shuttle service:
- 4 Seasons Hotel
- Phoenicia Hotel
- Avis Hotel - Day use rooms are available (from EUR 30).
More Services, Facilities & Things to Do at the Airport
- Food / Dining
Very limited food offerings here.
1) Automat Food: Located near the Parking AIBB-AV.
2) Bar: serving coffee, tea, juices, etc. Located in the central area of the airport.
3) Snack Bar: Located in the International Departures area. - ATMs / Cash Machines
There are 3 ATMs and they can be found airside and landside. - Showers
There are no showers at this airport - Luggage Storage / Lockers
Not available - Car Rentals
Avis • Direct Rent a Car • Hertz • Holiday Car Rental.
Airport Hours
unknown
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