When Romania first popped up on our radar during our Europe trip planning, our eyes immediately zeroed in on Transylvania. And right away, we knew Brasov would be our home base. It just made sense — it’s close to a lot of the attractions we wanted to visit, it’s fairly easy to get to, and let’s be honest, its Old Town is straight-up stunning. One look and it’s really hard to say no.
If you’re flying into Romania, you’ll likely land in Bucharest, which is the capital city and is served by two airports. The smaller and older one is Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU), also known as Băneasa or Bucharest City Airport. Not a lot of flights land here, and most of the ones that do are seasonal.
The main airport — and the one most travelers use — is Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP). It’s also commonly called Otopeni Airport because it’s located in the town of Otopeni, just north of Bucharest. But since it’s the biggest and busiest in the country, most booking sites simply refer to it as Bucharest Airport. So, just a heads-up: when we say “Bucharest Airport” in this post, we mean Henri Coandă (OTP).
Now, while Bucharest itself has plenty of cool things to see and do, if you’re like us and want to head straight to Brasov, no worries — it’s super doable. There are two main ways to get there from Otopeni Airport: by bus or by train. Easy options, depending on your travel style and schedule.
Bucharest Airport to Brasov By Mini-Bus
The easiest way to get from the airport to Brasov? Definitely by bus. There are direct trips that go all the way from Bucharest Otopeni Airport straight to Brasov’s Bus Terminal, which, conveniently, is not too far from the Old Town — perfect if that’s where you’re staying.
One of the most popular options is a company called Direct Aeroport. They use smaller vehicles like mini-buses or mini-vans, which makes for a more relaxed and less crowded ride. We booked with them, which was pretty straightforward. We even managed to reserve seats online ahead of time.
How to Book a Seat
- Head over to Direct Aeroport website. Switch the language to English (there’s a toggle at the top). Most of the booking process is in English, although there’s one part that still shows up in Romanian. It’s not too hard to navigate though — Google…
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