The Sibiu Airport serves the namesake Transylvanian city, a well-preserved cultural heritage with a medieval historic center, European Capital of Culture in 2007.
It is located just approximately 3 km from the city center, among the closest in Romania.
How to get to Sibiu International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to SBZ
Parking near Sibiu International Airport
A compact parking facility is located in front of the terminal.
Parking rates reflect the typical standards of the region.
How to get to Sibiu from SBZ
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Sibiu International Airport
Some car rental companies have counters in the arrivals area, useful for exploring the castles and Saxon villages of the region.
For arrivals from the EU, a national driving license is sufficient, along with a passport and credit card.
Hotels near Sibiu International Airport
At the airport
The Mercure Sibiu Airport is less than 2 km from the terminal, along the Şoseaua Alba Iulia at the city's western entrance; by car or the hotel shuttle it's a few minutes away.
Best for: Layovers of a few hours and dawn departures, when you'd rather not rely on a bus or taxi even for a short trip.
- A hotel literally at the airport entrance, useful for the earliest morning flights
- In-house sauna and fitness centre for anyone with a late-evening flight
- Only the main road to Alba Iulia around: for dinner you almost always stay in the hotel
- The medieval centre is still 12-15 minutes away by bus or taxi
Medieval centre
Bus 11 from the airport in about 15 minutes or a taxi in 12-15 minutes; both hotels in this area are already inside or a few steps from the medieval centre.
Best for: Those who want Sibiu's old town, between Piaţa Mare and Piaţa Mică, within walking distance of the hotels in the area.
- Piaţa Mare, the Liars' Bridge and the medieval walls within walking distance
- A pedestrian area with restaurants and cafés, quiet compared to the main road to the airport
- The Best Western Silva is in a park about 1.7 km from the heart of the centre, so a 10-minute walk is needed
- Few rooms available on festival weekends, when the city fills up
Recommended hotels
- Best Western Silva Hotel In a corner of Sub Arini park, about 10 minutes on foot from the medieval centre; two in-house restaurants and a tennis court for anyone staying more than one night. View availability
- Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Sibiu In the old town, 10 minutes on foot from the Radu Stanca National Theatre; rebranded in 2024 from the former Golden Tulip Ana Tower, with 81 rooms and an in-house spa. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, compact in size, handles some direct European connections.
To avoid delays, it's better to arrive 2 hours before your flight.
Map of Sibiu International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Was Sibiu European Capital of Culture?
Yes, in 2007, recognition of its well-preserved medieval Saxon historic centre.
Q. Is the Romanian spoken in Sibiu understandable for Italian speakers?
Surprisingly, partly yes: Romanian is a Romance language often described as the closest to Italian in vocabulary, which helps in figuring out many signs and menus in Sibiu's Saxon historic centre, where German-derived place names also appear, however.
Q. Is Sibiu a good starting point for Saxon Transylvania?
Yes, numerous fortified Saxon villages and castles in the region can be reached by car from the city.
Q. Does Sibiu have direct international flights?
Yes, some direct connections to various European cities.
Flight board
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