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Arad, Romania

Arad is the capital city of Arad County, at the border of Crișana and Banat. No villages are administered by the city.

Type CityPopulation 145,078

Why go

  • Municipality in Arad County, Romania.
  • Served by Arad International Airport (ARW).

History

Arad is the capital city of Arad County, at the border of Crișana and Banat. No villages are administered by the city. It is the third largest city in Western Romania, behind Timișoara and Oradea, and the 12th largest in Romania, with a population of 145,078.

Restaurants & places to go

KFC
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:45 Features: takeaway · 6 Strada 9 Mai, Arad, 310150 · kfc.ro
Indoor
Profi
Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 · Arad · profi.ro
Indoor
Big Chicken
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Sa 10:00-23:00 · 23 Bulevardul Revoluției, 310174 · bigchicken.ro
Indoor
Cocoșul de Aur
Romanian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-17:00; Su off Features: step-free access · 64 Calea Victoriei, Arad · cocosuldeaurarad.ro
Indoor
Eat like a man
Burger, Salad, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa,Su 11:00-22:00 · 35-37 Calea Romanilor, Arad, 310114 · eatlikeaman.ro
Indoor
Euphoria Biergarten Arad
German, Pizza, Regional, Burger, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · Strada 1 Decembrie 1918,… · euphoria.ro
Indoor
Fast Food Express Non Stop
Burger, Grill, Oriental, Arab, Croatian, Fish, Breakfast, Donut, Tea, Crepe, Diner, Asian, Chicken, Sausage, Kebab, Savory Pancakes, Ice Cream, Bagel, Beef… · fastfoodexpress.ro
Indoor
Mr. Paco
Chicken, Friture, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 · 35 Sc.A Bulevardul Revoluției · mrpaco.ro
Indoor

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Airports

Arad International Airport (ARW) 4.3 km to the centre
Arad, AR, RO — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Wizz Air) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Bergamo (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Wizz Air W6 (A320) · 1 route: Bergamo

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Charlie Bravo Șiria Airfield 24 km to the centre
Șiria, AR, RO
Outdoor
Békéscsaba Airfield 57 km to the centre
Békéscsaba, BE, HU
Outdoor
Fibiș Airstrip 26 km to the centre
Fibiș, TM, RO
Outdoor
Nădab Airfield 34 km to the centre
Nădab, AR, RO
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Arad, Romania
Arad, Romania
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Arad International Airport (ARW); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ARW has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Bergamo).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Arad, Romania. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.