Bucharest Airport Construction Disrupts Passenger Access Until 2027

Bucharest Airport is awash with building work: passengers are facing inconvenience

Passengers at Romania’s largest airport are facing difficulties when transferring to buses, taxis and trains due to large-scale construction work. A closed car park, altered routes and inadequate signage are making it difficult to navigate Henri Coandă Airport in Otopeni. The authorities expect the refurbishment to be completed in the summer of 2027.

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According to Digi24, passengers arriving at the airport and travelling to Bucharest by bus or taxi have to walk through the passageway between the arrivals and departures terminals with their luggage. There are also difficulties finding one’s way around the car park area near the departures terminal.

Those opting for the train must walk for around 10 minutes along a temporary corridor running through the construction site. Passengers complain about a lack of signage and difficulties in finding the correct route.

According to the publication Semnal, the car park at the arrivals terminal remains closed, and 588 parking spaces have been taken out of service. Taxis and buses are also serving passengers in the reallocated areas: the stops for bus routes 100 and 442 and the taxi rank are located at the departures terminal.

The car park, built in 2003, was closed on 19 August to reinforce its load-bearing structures. An inspection revealed serious damage to the building, including to floor slabs, columns and façades. The works include reinforcing the foundations and structures, as well as upgrading the waterproofing and building services.

According to the Bucharest National Airports Company (CNAB), the car park is scheduled to reopen in early 2027. The company’s official statement notes that the second phase of the works, which involves a complete closure to vehicle access, is due to be completed by that date.

At the same time, the airport’s terminals – which have not undergone a comprehensive refurbishment for around 30 years – are being upgraded. The €20 million project involves replacing the electrical networks, air-conditioning systems, fire alarm systems and fire-fighting equipment.

A further €5 million has been allocated for the refurbishment of a car park with approximately 1,000 spaces. The entire programme of works is due to be completed by summer 2027.

This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.

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