Why go
- City and county seat of Iași County, Romania.
- Served by Iaşi International Airport (IAS).
History
Iași, also sometimes referred to historically as Jassy, is the third most-populous city in Romania and the seat of Iași County. Located in the historical region of Moldavia, it has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Romanian social, cultural, academic and artistic life. The city was the capital of the Principality of Moldavia from 1564 to 1859, then of the United Principalities from 1859 to 1862, and the capital of Romania from 1916 to 1918.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- Tarom RO (737-300, ATR 72, ATR 42, Dash 8-400) · 7 routes: Bologna, Bucharest, London, Rome, Tel-aviv, Torino, Vienna*
- Alitalia AZ (737-300, ATR 72, ATR 42) · 4 routes: Bologna, Bucharest*, Rome*, Torino
- Austrian Airlines OS (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Vienna*
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 Iaşi International Airport (IAS); 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: IAS has direct flights to 7 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Bologna, Bucharest, Rome, Torino, Vienna…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Iași, 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.