Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport - TSR-Traian Vuia

The Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport is located within the city of Timisoara, Romania. This international airport serves as the gateway to Banat, one of the country’s most historical regions. It was named after a native and aeronautics pioneer, Traian Vuia. The airport, which has an IATA code of TSR, is owned and operated by the Romanian Civil Aeronautical Authority. The TSR-Traian Vuia Airport is the backup airport for the air hubs of Belgrade, Budapest, and Bucharest. It first opened on 1964 as a domestic airport, and was upgraded into an international one in the 1980s.

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The Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport is the home base of the budget carrier Wizz Air. It features an administrative building, official hall, control towel, and terminal buildings. It features an impressive 11,483-meter asphalt runway, and its own CAT IIIa instrument landing system. It is the first airport in the country to be certified by a prestigious European aviation authority. From the TSR-Traian Vuia Airport, tourists can easily access the neighboring towns of Timisoara, Bazoşu Nou, and Covaci.

What to Do & Area Attractions

The Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport is just a short distance from several hotels. The Doria is a 19-minute drive from the airport and offers free Wi-Fi access to all guests. Passengers get to enjoy a garden patio and a shared kitchen in this convenient guesthouse. Other options to consider include the Hotel Senator and the Hostel Galaxy, which both offer breakfast options as well as Wi-Fi access.