Lounges, facilities and services at Bucharest airport

Bucharest Airport offers several comfort options for passengers in transit through its VIP lounges, most of which are located in the international boarding area. These spaces provide a relaxed environment with complimentary services including refreshments, drinks, high-speed Wi-Fi connection, work areas and international press.

TAROM Business Lounge

Location: It is located on the second level of the international departures area, above gate 9.

Access: Passengers travelling in TAROM or SkyTeam partner airlines’ business class, SkyTeam Elite Plus members, or by paying an access fee directly at the entrance (subject to availability).

Business Lounges (North, South and Satellite)

The airport operates business lounges strategically distributed to serve different gate sectors:

• Business Lounge Sud: Located above gate 9, sharing the same level as the main commercial area.
• Business Lounge Nord: Situated near gate 12.
• Satellite Lounge: Located in the gate area 24–32, ideal for flights departing from the satellite sector.

Access: These lounges usually welcome members of programmes such as LoungeMe, as well as selected premium credit card holders (Mastercard Gold/Platinum issued in Romania, depending on current agreements).

Official Lounge (VIP)

Location: Located in the boarding area, level 2, above gate 9.

Services: This is the highest-category lounge, offering personalised service protocols, segregated smoking areas and premium catering services. Access is available for protocol passengers, official delegations and travellers who purchase the airport’s full VIP service.

The airport offers a wide range of services designed to meet all the needs of the modern traveller, from financial facilities to wellness options and last-minute shopping.

Finance and Connectivity

For your financial needs, there are bank branches of BRD and Western Union, as well as multiple cash machines distributed throughout the Departures and Arrivals sectors. Currency exchange offices operate 24 hours a day in the connecting corridor, the baggage reclaim hall and the boarding areas.

Connectivity: Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout all areas of the terminal. In addition, there are mobile phone kiosks where you can purchase local SIM cards to stay connected during your stay in the country.

Dining

The dining offer is varied and is mainly concentrated in the international boarding area. You will find restaurants serving local and international cuisine, fast-food outlets, cafés from global chains and bars. Many of these options, particularly in the transit area, remain open 24 hours a day to serve passengers on overnight flights.

Shopping and Duty-Free

The Aelia@Bucharest duty-free shops offer an extensive selection of perfumes, cosmetics, spirits, tobacco and sweets in the boarding area. In the public and commercial areas you will find bookshops, souvenir shops selling Romanian handicrafts, jewellery shops and florists.

Supermarket: For basic necessities or groceries at local prices, there is a Carrefour supermarket located on the ground floor of the Arrivals sector.

Baggage Services

• Luggage Trolleys: Available free of charge in the baggage reclaim areas and at the main entrances of the terminal.
• Baggage Protection: Plastic wrapping services are available in the Departures check-in area to protect your luggage before boarding.
• Lost Property: The lost and found office is located in the baggage reclaim area. The service operates during administrative hours from Monday to Friday.

Other Services

The airport also features a pharmacy in the connecting passage between the terminal sectors, a chapel for silent prayer, a hairdresser, emergency medical assistance available 24 hours a day, and designated smoking areas. For families travelling with young children, there are baby care and hygiene rooms equipped with changing tables at various points throughout the terminal.