One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
TSR7.2+0.6
ARW6.6
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
TSR6.0+0.8
ARW5.2
Food & retail
Best for
TSR
Direct low-cost flights from western Romania to Italy, Spain, Germany and the UKCheap week-long parking at the terminalShort, simple transfers between car, bus and gate
Watch out for
TSR
Full closure 2–22 November 2026 (Wizz Air moves to Arad)Animawings flights suspended until 15 November 2026Small food and shopping choice
Amenities and tips
TSR
Horizons lounges in T1 and T2Snack bars and coffeeNewsstands and duty-paid shopsMother-and-child rooms
TSR · Timișoara is a compact airport in western Romania with a modern Schengen terminal opened in 2024, Priority Pass lounges in both departure terminals, cheap express buses and cheap long-stay parking. Wizz Air dominates the route map. Food is limited, and the airport is completely closed from 2 to 22 November 2026 for runway repairs.
ARW · Western Romania Arad gateway with **thin scheduled/charter commercial** (Animawings seasonal Antalya framing plus announced Animawings/TAROM OTP and other pins — confirm live) — **no Priority Pass lounge** verified; taxis cover ~4 km into the city.
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
TSR4.8+0.2
ARW4.6
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
TSR6.0
ARW7.4+1.4
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
TSR5.0
ARW5.4+0.4
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
TSR5.5+3.5
ARW2.0
ARW
Seasonal leisure / charter passengers when banks operateTravelers who need the closest field to Arad city (~4 km)Compact single-terminal ops on operating days
ARW
Schedule is thin — many weeks have few or no departures; confirm live before travelNo Priority Pass lounge listed on research dayDo not invent dense Wizz/OTP daily banks — verify ticketNo published MCT
Reduced-mobility assistance
Express buses to the centre
Arrive 2.5 hours before departure
Arrive at least 2.5 h before departure; allow extra time for border control on non-Schengen flights.
T1 non-Schengen, T2 Schengen
Check your terminal: Schengen flights use T2, non-Schengen flights use T1.
Cafés landside, coffee and snacks airside
Small selection: snack bars landside, coffee and snacks after security.
ARW
Close-in city airport (~4 km)Seasonal / thin commercial banksCompact single terminal
Thin / seasonal commercial
Live boards show seasonal Animawings Antalya; FlightsFrom lists announced OTP/IST/DWC pins — confirm live.
Single compact terminal
One passenger plant close to the city — simple when flights operate.
