Aeroportul Internațional Aurel Vlaicu București Băneasa (BBU)

Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport opened in 1920 and was declared a national landmark in 2011. BBU Airport has a small capacity and recorded fewer than 21,000 passengers and 15,000 aircraft movements in 2018. Each year since 2008, BBU has hosted the Bucharest International Air Show & General Aviation Exhibition, which is deemed to be the most impressive air show in Romania, welcoming worldwide guests. The airport is located approximately 11 kilometers (7 miles) north of Bucharest's city center, a journey of about 30 minutes, making Uber the perfect choice for your transfers to and from the airport. ### Băneasa Airport departures BBU has one terminal that's easily navigable on foot. ### Băneasa Airport restaurants BBU Airport is small, so eating options are likely to be limited to lighter bites, snacks, and drinks. A selection of restaurants with international and local cuisines is available to passengers a short walk from the airport, where they can enjoy a full meal. ### Băneasa Airport shops For those who need to make some last-minute purchases before their flights, a few shops are within walking distance of BBU Airport. These include liquor stores, fashion retailers, and supermarkets. For travelers in need of retail therapy, Bucharest's city center is only 30 minutes away by car and offers plenty of local souvenirs to bring home. ### Băneasa Airport lounge Băneasa Airport has a business lounge that was inaugurated in 2011 and offers several meeting rooms that can handle up to 100 seats. It's the ideal place for passengers to work or relax in style and comfort before boarding their plane. The lounge offers snacks, hot and cold drinks, alcoholic beverages, a smoking area, internet access, television, and local and international newspapers. ### Băneasa Airport hotel BBU Airport doesn't have a hotel on-site, but several are located in the suburbs around the airport, which could be useful for passengers with an early-morning flight. The city center of Bucharest has plenty more accommodation options for passengers who wish to make the most of their time in the city. All are a quick and convenient Uber trip from the airport. ### Points of interest near Băneasa Airport Bucharest is the capital of Romania and the country’s largest city. Known for being an important cultural, industrial, and financial hub, its most famous landmark is the iconic communist Palatul Parlamentului government building, but it has many other interesting places to visit, including: - Grigore Antipa Natural History Museum - Museum of the Romanian Peasant - National art museum - Romanian Athenaeum - Snagov Monastery Find out more information about BBU [here](http://www.bucharestairports.ro/baneasa/en/). [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BucAirports) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bucharestairports/) [Twitter](https://twitter.com/BUC_Airports)