Sibiu International Airport – SBZ
Serving the city of Sibiu, Romania is an airport named after the city itself: Sibiu International Airport. Back in 1943, the first flight took off at what was then only a grass field. It was handled by Romania’s first operational airline – LARES. With the code SBZ, the Sibiu International Airport is the country’s seventh largest international gateway.
Best Time to Visit
Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) has a two-level passenger terminal and a single runway. Its terminal and runway have already undergone expansion and upgrade in years 2006 until 2008. This was considered to be one of the most important rehabilitation program in aviation history as it was a hefty investment. A few airlines handle flights daily at SBZ. The known ones include Lufthansa, Wizz Air, and TAROM. The most popular destinations are in and out of Munich, Bucharest, and Madrid. It is estimated that yearly, there are 300,000 passengers having this airport as their point of entry and exit.
What to Do & Area Attractions
You will find many hotels and accommodations as soon as you step out of the doors of the Sibiu International Airport. The nearest of them all is the cozy Gasthof Sara, which is only more than 1 mile away from the airport. This hotel is only 10 minutes away from the Old town of Sibui. You can also book a stay for a night or more at the 4-star Golden Tulip Ana Tower Sibui with just 2 miles away or at the Best Western Silva Hotel, which offers laundry services and bellhop services.
