PlaneJourney finds and compares airfares to Romania from 1093 airlines from around the world. You can’t buy airline tickets on our site, but you can find the lowest prices and special offers with no extra fees or surcharges. Find the cheapest tickets to Romania with PlaneJourney. Romania has a population of approximately 19 million people.
Major cities and airports in Romania
- Bucharest – Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)
- Cluj-Napoca – Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ)
- Timișoara – Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)
- Iași – Iași International Airport (IAS)
- Sibiu – Sibiu International Airport (SBZ)
- Constanta – Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport (CND)
- Oradea – Oradea International Airport (OMR)
- Bacău – George Enescu International Airport (BCM)
- Târgu Mureș – Transylvania Airport Târgu Mureș (TGM)
- Craiova – Craiova International Airport (CRA)
Time and Communication
Romania is in the Eastern European Time (EET) zone, which is UTC+2 during standard time and UTC+3 during daylight saving time. Daylight saving time is observed from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. Major mobile operators in Romania include Orange, Vodafone, and Telekom, providing good coverage and call quality across the country. The country has extensive mobile network coverage, reaching approximately 99% of the population.
Money and shopping
The local currency in Romania is the Romanian Leu (RON), with an exchange rate of approximately 1 RON to 0.23 USD. Payments in other currencies are generally not accepted. Credit card payments are widely accepted in larger cities, but smaller towns and rural areas may have limited acceptance. Visa and MasterCard are commonly accepted, while American Express cards may not be as widely accepted. Currency exchange offices typically operate during regular business hours, from 9 am to 6 pm on weekdays.
Transportation
Common transportation options in Romania include trains, buses, taxis, and car rentals. Intercity trains connect major cities, while buses and minibuses (called “maxitaxis”) serve both urban and rural areas. Ride-hailing services like Uber and Bolt are also available in larger cities.
Touristic attractions
- Bran Castle: Also known as Dracula’s Castle, this 14th-century fortress is associated with the legendary Count Dracula and is a popular tourist destination.
- Peles Castle: A Neo-Renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains, which served as the summer residence of the Romanian royal family.
- Palace of the Parliament: Located in Bucharest, this massive building is the world’s heaviest and the second-largest administrative building. It houses the Romanian Parliament and offers guided tours.
- Transfagarasan Highway: A scenic mountain road that winds through the Fagaras Mountains, offering breathtaking views and access to various hiking trails.
- Painted Monasteries of Bucovina: A group of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, these monasteries are famous for their colorful exterior frescoes depicting religious scenes and stories.