Air travel in Romania is soaring to new heights. Passenger traffic grew by 7.9% in the first half of 2025, reaching 12.77 million travelers, compared to 11.84 million in the same period of 2024.

Even smaller airports are seeing strong growth: Brașov welcomed its 500,000th passenger, while Sibiu International Airport passed the 100,000-passenger mark in a single month for the first time in its history this August.

Bucharest leads Romania’s airports

The undisputed leader remains Henri Coandă International Airport – Bucharest, with 3.97 million boarding passengers and 3.88 million arriving passengers. Far behind in second place is Cluj-Napoca Avram Iancu International Airport, with 810,600 boarding and 788,600 arriving passengers.

Where do most passengers come from?

On regular flights, the highest number of passengers came from London Luton – 533,655 passengers, followed by Milan Bergamo – 292,528, Munich – 195,808, and Istanbul International – 188,945.

The ranking continues with Brussels Charleroi – 182,921 passengers, Paris Beauvais – 169,822, Vienna – 158,079, Rome Fiumicino – 153,083, Dortmund – 151,822, and Madrid Barajas – 148,182.