BBU

Băneasa, named for the aviation pioneer Aurel Vlaicu, is one of Romania's oldest airfields, dating to the 1920s. It was Bucharest's main airport until traffic moved to Otopeni in 1965, and remains a favourite for business aviation close to the city.

The airport has a single runway of about 3,100 metres, comfortably accepting business jets and many narrowbody aircraft on regional and medium-haul legs. It sits at a moderate elevation of around 299 feet above sea level.

Băneasa focuses on business and general aviation close to the city. For private travellers it is often the quickest way in and out of Bucharest, a central alternative to the larger Otopeni.

Băneasa operates with some restrictions given its close-in city location. We always confirm the exact operating hours and any slot requirements for your dates, along with aircraft availability and crew duty limits, before confirming a departure time.

A confirmed aircraft can often be arranged within a few hours when one is positioned nearby, and same-day departures from Bucharest are routinely possible. Booking two to three days ahead gives the widest choice of aircraft and the smoothest handling.

The ideal aircraft depends on three things: how far you are flying, how many are travelling, and the comfort you want for the time aloft. Light jets suit short regional hops, midsize and super-midsize aircraft handle medium legs with a full cabin, and heavy or ultra-long-range jets fly intercontinental sectors without a fuel stop. We curate the right class for each leg rather than the largest available.

Private charter is priced by the trip, shaped by aircraft category, flight time, positioning, airport fees, and crew duty. As a guide, a short light-jet hop sits in the lower thousands, while ultra-long-range intercontinental flights run well into five and six figures. From Bucharest, where many sectors are long-haul, a heavy or ultra-long-range aircraft is often the sensible choice. We provide a clear, all-in quote with no hidden extras, so the figure you see is the figure you fly on.

Far less than you are used to. Through a private terminal you typically arrive fifteen to thirty minutes before departure, step through a calm private lounge, and board directly. Security and immigration are handled discreetly and without queues. For international departures from BBU the formalities are still completed, simply in a fraction of the time, which is much of the point.

Capacity is set by the aircraft rather than a fixed per-passenger rule, so it pays to tell us what you are bringing. Light jets are generous for a weekend; larger cabins comfortably carry full luggage for everyone aboard, plus golf clubs, skis, or other oversized items. Because Bucharest trips often pair business with leisure, we plan baggage at the quoting stage and match you to an aircraft with the hold to suit, so nothing is left behind.

In most cases, yes, and gladly. One of private aviation's real pleasures is that well-behaved pets travel in the cabin beside you rather than in a hold. Each country sets its own entry rules on vaccinations, microchips, and paperwork, and the UAE is no exception, so we confirm requirements for both ends of the journey in advance. Share your travel companion's details early and we will handle the documentation so boarding is seamless.

At a close-in business field, slots and any local rules keep movements orderly. For a private trip this rarely creates friction, because confirming the right slot and timing is part of what we handle for you.

Yes, for private travel it is often the best choice in Bucharest. Băneasa pairs a central location, just 8 km from the city, with a business-aviation focus and dedicated handling, while Otopeni (OTP) covers the main scheduled flights.

Chartering a private jet from Bucharest costs from EUR 12,500 for a short midsize jet hop up to EUR 144,500 for the longest routes on this page, always quoted as one fixed all-in figure. Message Andreea for a firm figure for your dates.

About EUR 12,500 to EUR 17,000 on a midsize jet, roughly 2h 06m in the air. The exact figure depends on the date and aircraft positioning; Andreea confirms one fixed all-in price in writing.

As a rule of thumb, EUR 5,600 to 9,400 on a light jet and EUR 9,400 to 12,600 on a midsize, before positioning and handling. A two hour flight from Bucharest covers roughly 1,300 km.

About 2h 24m wheels up to wheels down on a super midsize jet, with boarding at the private terminal taking minutes rather than hours. Timings vary with winds and routing.

For one traveller on a trunk route, first class is usually cheaper. For a family or a team, once you divide the aircraft price by seats and count the hours saved through the private terminal, charter from Bucharest is often closer than people expect, and an empty leg can beat first class outright.

It is never expected and always appreciated. Crews are professionals paid accordingly; if the service was exceptional, a tip or a note to the operator lands equally well. There is no etiquette obligation either way.