The Ștefan cel Mare Airport serves Suceava, historic capital of medieval Moldavia, the gateway to the famous painted monasteries of Bucovina, a UNESCO heritage site.
It is located approximately 12 km from the city center.
How to get to Suceava Stefan cel Mare Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to SCV
Parking near Suceava Stefan cel Mare Airport
The parking is not spacious and occupies the space in front of the terminal.
The rates applied are consistent with the regional average.
How to get to Suceava from SCV
By Train
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Car rental at Suceava Stefan cel Mare Airport
Some car rental companies have counters in the arrivals area, highly useful for exploring the painted monasteries of Bucovina.
For arrivals from the EU, a national driving license is sufficient, along with a passport and credit card.
Hotels near Suceava Stefan cel Mare Airport
Suceava centre
12 km from the airport, about 20 minutes by car or taxi; no dedicated public shuttle to the airport.
Best for: Those using Suceava as a base to visit the monasteries of Bucovina and who want to stay in the centre, with a transfer from the airport of about 20 minutes.
- NORDIC Residence is an aparthotel with several units and a reception desk, not a simple private apartment
- A good choice of central accommodation for those using Suceava as a base for the Bucovina monasteries
- No international chain hotel in the city
- A longer transfer from the airport than the average for cities in this bracket (20 minutes versus 10-15)
Recommended hotels
- Nordic Residence NH 42 A unit of the NORDIC Residence aparthotel, an operator with multiple rooms and a single management unlike the city's individual private apartments; a central location in Suceava. View availability
- Altheda Living Cuza Voda 29-23 A studio with balcony about 4.4 km from the Alexandru Lăpușneanu Tower; among the most praised Altheda Living units in the city for cleanliness and comfort. View availability
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Terminal guide
The terminal, compact in size, handles domestic flights and some European routes linked to Bucovina tourism.
For flights, plan to allow 2 hours margin before departure.
Map of Suceava Stefan cel Mare Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What are the painted monasteries of Bukovina?
A group of medieval monasteries famous for their well-preserved exterior frescoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site, scattered across various villages in the Bukovina region.
Q. Was Suceava the capital of Moldavia?
Yes, the historic capital of the medieval Principality of Moldavia.
Q. Is it worth renting a car in Suceava?
Yes, it's widely used for conveniently exploring the painted monasteries scattered across the villages of Bukovina.
Q. Is it worth carrying cash to visit the painted monasteries of Bukovina around Suceava?
Yes, it's best to have Romanian lei with you: in the rural villages around the monasteries, entrance donations and small souvenir shops accept almost exclusively cash in local currency.
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