MaramureșInternational Airport – BAY
Located on the northwestern side of the country, Maramureș International Airport is a public-use airfield operated by the Maramureș County Council. While it is geographically under the rule of the town of Tăuții-Măgherăuș, the airport handles most of the passenger traffic from the nearby town of Baia Mare, Romania. As the historical region of the county, Baia Mare accommodates quite a number of tourists every year, making the airport one of the busiest in the country. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) assigned BAY as the Maramureș International Airport’s airport code.
Best Time to Visit
Although Maramureș International Airport is served by three airlines, only one offers scheduled regular flights, a route to and from Bucharest. The other two airlines, AtlasGlobal and Blue Air, provide travelers with seasonal charter flights to the city of Antalya in Turkey. In 2013, the total passenger handled by Maramureș International Airport amounted to almost 17,000, while the aircraft movements are at nearly a thousand during that year. If you’re visiting Baia Mare, include the attractions of Recea in your itinerary.
What to Do & Area Attractions
For your accommodation, book your suites at Eurohtel Baia Mara and Hotel Rivulus, which both provide airport shuttles and are a few minutes' walk to some of the attractions in the area, such as the Mineralogical Museum and Monument of the Heros.
Another international airport in the area is Satu Mare International Airport, found in the city of Satu Mare and provides regular flights to Bucharest and London-Luton.
On this page it is easy to search for Baia Mare, Romania airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Baia Mare, Romania (BAY) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the BAY airport. Most of these BAY hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Baia Mare, Romania motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the BAY airport are Monument of the Heros, County Museum of History and Archeology, and Monument of the Heros.
