Romania: main airports
Romania is served by numerous airports: Bucharest Henri Coandă, the country's main hub, Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, Iași, Sibiu, Târgu Mureș, Constanța, as well as the regional airports of Oradea, Arad, Bacău, Baia Mare, Satu Mare and Suceava.
The country offers Transylvanian castles linked to the Dracula legend, UNESCO World Heritage Saxon medieval towns, the painted monasteries of Bucovina, and the Black Sea coast.
Romania: recommended activities
Romania: visa and entry requirements
Romania became a full member of the Schengen area on 1 January 2025, with the abolition of land border checks: a valid Schengen visa is sufficient, with no need for a separate Romanian visa.
Citizens of the EU, United Kingdom, United States, Canada and Australia do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days in 180.
Romania: safety
Romania is generally considered safe for visitors, with violent crime contained.
Usual precautions apply in big cities against pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas. Always check your country's updated travel advisories.
Romania: health situation
No mandatory vaccinations are required for entry. Tap water is generally drinkable in the main cities, although many residents still prefer bottled water.
The healthcare system is of variable standard: always carry adequate travel insurance (EHIC card for EU citizens).
Romania: currency, payments and connectivity
The currency is the Romanian leu (RON), not the euro despite EU and Schengen membership.
The official language is Romanian, a Romance language; English is widespread among young people and in tourist areas. Uber is available in several Romanian cities, often a convenient alternative to traditional taxis.
Romania: travel guides
Arad: the star fortress on the Mureș
Bacău: the gateway to Moldavia, birthplace of George Enescu
Cluj-Napoca: the cultural capital of Transylvania
Iași: the cultural capital of Romanian Moldavia
Târgu Mureș: the palace of culture between two communities
Oradea: an Art Nouveau masterpiece at the Hungarian border
Timișoara: the first free city of the 1989 revolution
Baia Mare: Art Nouveau architecture in mining Transylvania
Suceava: the gateway to Bucovina's painted monasteries
Sibiu: the eyed houses of Saxon Transylvania
Satu Mare: where three cultures meet at the border
Constanța: ancient Tomis where Ovid lived in exile
