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Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport

Recea, Romania

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Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport

Recea, Romania
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5
Routes out
4
Destinations
LRTM
ICAO
963 ft
Elevation
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Transylvania's gateway serving central Romania's Mureș region.

Opened
1938
Location
Recea, Romania
Târgu Mureș Transilvania International Airport (IATA: TGM, ICAO: LRTM) is a regional international airport located near Recea, in Mureș County, central Romania. It serves the city of Târgu Mureș and the broader Transylvania region, offering connections to major European hubs. The airport has undergone modernization efforts to expand its capacity and improve passenger facilities, reflecting growing demand for air travel in the region. It handles both scheduled and charter flights, with seasonal routes particularly supporting tourism and the Romanian diaspora traveling to and from Western Europe. Despite its regional scale, TGM plays an important economic role for Mureș County, connecting the area to international markets and supporting local business and tourism sectors.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal serving all arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Târgu Mureș city center, approximately 14 km away, by taxi, private transfer, and bus services.
Airlines here
TAROM and Wizz Air are among the carriers operating scheduled services at Târgu Mureș, with seasonal charter operators also present.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport is officially named after the historic Transylvania region of Romania.
  • ›It is one of several regional international airports in Romania outside the capital Bucharest.
  • ›The airport serves a significant ethnic Hungarian minority population in the Mureș region.
  • ›Seasonal charter flights connect TGM to popular Mediterranean holiday destinations.
  • ›The facility has seen infrastructure upgrades to meet growing passenger numbers in recent decades.
Official website Wikipedia
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Gateway to Transylvania's heartland, where history meets the Carpathians

Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport, located near Recea in central Romania, serves the Mureş County region and acts as an important access point for the historical Transylvania area. Originally developed during the communist era, the airport has undergone modernisation efforts to handle growing regional and international traffic. It plays a key role in connecting the ethnically and culturally diverse Mureş region to European destinations.

Terminals
  • Passenger Terminal — A single compact terminal handling all domestic and international arrivals and departures with basic amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available outside the arrivals hall
  • Car rental desks available at the terminal (Europcar, local providers)
  • Private transfer services bookable in advance
  • Public bus connections toward Târgu Mureş city centre
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Concordia Târgu Mureş
  • Ramada by Wyndham Târgu Mureş
  • Hotel Premier Târgu Mureş
  • Continental Forum Târgu Mureş
Dining

Inside the terminal, food and beverage options are limited to a small café and snack bar suitable for short waits before departure. Târgu Mureş city centre, approximately 14 kilometres away, offers a wider variety of Romanian and Hungarian-influenced restaurants reflecting the region's multicultural character. Visitors are advised to dine in the city rather than rely solely on airport facilities.

Traveller Tips
  • Book taxis through the official rank or a known app to avoid overcharging; agree on fares in advance.
  • The airport is small — arrive at least 90 minutes before departure as check-in can still take time during peak periods.
  • Currency exchange options at the airport are limited; exchange euros or lei in Târgu Mureş city centre for better rates.
  • Transylvania's roads can be slow in winter; allow extra travel time if arriving during November through March.
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Route map (4 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Alitalia
AZ
ITA Airways
AZ
Tarom
RO
Wizz Air
W6

Routes

TGM → OTPAZ · AT5
TGM → OTPRO · AT5
TGM → BVAW6 · 320
TGM → DTMW6 · 320
TGM → LTNW6 · 320
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