Why go
- City in Romania.
- Served by Sibiu International Airport (SBZ).
History
Sibiu is a city in central Romania, situated in the historical region of Transylvania. Located some 275 km (171 mi) north-west of Bucharest, the city straddles the Cibin River, a tributary of the Olt River. Now the seat of Sibiu County, between 1692 and 1791 and 1849–65, Sibiu was the capital of the Principality of Transylvania. Until 1876, the Hecht house in Sibiu served as the seat of the Transylvanian Saxon University.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Tarom RO (737-700, Dash 8-400) · 3 routes: Bucharest, Munich, Vienna*
- Austrian Airlines OS (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Vienna*
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (CRJ-900) · 1 route: Munich*
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.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sibiu International Airport (SBZ); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SBZ has direct flights to 3 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Munich, Vienna, Bucharest).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sibiu, Romania. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.