Airport
Satu Mare International Airport (SUJ)
Satu Mare International Airport is the main air gateway to Satu Mare and northwestern Romania, linking the city centre with the surrounding county and the wider Maramureș region. Compare transfer options to Satu Mare, nearby towns and onward destinations, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Satu Mare International Airport
Satu Mare International Airport is the main airport serving the city of Satu Mare and northwestern Romania. Opened in 1936 as one of Romania's earliest airports, it became an international airport in 1996 and continues to connect the region with domestic and European routes.
Located about 14 km south of the city centre, the airport is compact and easy to navigate. A new departures terminal opened in January 2025 with eight check-in counters, security control, four boarding gates and modern baggage handling, while the former terminal is being modernized for arrivals.
The airport is reached by road, taxi and local transport links to Satu Mare, and offers car parking, a bar and food service area, a VIP lounge and commercial space. In recent years, services have connected Satu Mare with Bucharest, London, Rome, Paris and Frankfurt through carriers such as Wizz Air, HiSky and TAROM.
With its straightforward passenger flow and regional role, the airport functions as a convenient gateway for travelers arriving in Satu Mare County and the wider Maramureș region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Satu Mare International Airport currently operates a single passenger terminal complex. The new departures terminal, opened in January 2025, handles passenger departures, while the former terminal is being modernized for use as the arrivals area.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Satu Mare International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Satu Mare International Airport to hotels, city-centre addresses and other locations across Satu Mare County and northwestern Romania.
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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