The Timisoara International Airport will temporarily close for nearly three weeks, from November 2 to November 22, 2026, for repairs on the runway. Flights will be suspended, but a significant number of scheduled flights will be operated from the Arad International Airport.
The measure will affect passengers of Wizz Air, TAROM, HiSky, and AnimaWings, who will need to check the departure or arrival airport before traveling. Other airlines, such as Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, have canceled their flights during this period.
According to a press release published by the Timisoara International Airport back in July, the runway will be completely closed from November 2, 08:00, until November 22, 21:00.
The works are necessary for maintaining safety conditions, and the interventions cannot be carried out without suspending landing and takeoff operations.
Wizz Air relocates flights to Arad. There are a few exceptions
Wizz Air announced on Thursday, October 15, that it will temporarily move its flights from Timisoara to the Arad International Airport. The company has already updated the booking system and states that affected passengers have been informed of the changes and provided with an alternative schedule.
However, there are a few exceptions on the first and last days of the closure period.
On November 2, flights to Dortmund and Memmingen (Munich West) will depart from Timisoara, but the return flights will land in Arad.
On November 22, planes arriving from Rome Fiumicino and Bari will land in Timisoara. All other Wizz Air flights scheduled for that day will be operated from the Arad Airport.
What happens with TAROM, HiSky, and AnimaWings flights
TAROM will also temporarily relocate its operations to Arad, where it will continue to operate flights RO 601/RO 602 and RO 607/RO 608, ensuring the connection with Bucharest.
TAROM passengers who have already purchased tickets for the affected period can opt for flights from Arad, changing the destination to another airport served by the company, or request a refund, as applicable, according to a company statement.
HiSky and AnimaWings will also operate flights between Arad and Bucharest. According to the schedule communicated by the Arad Airport and cited by Buletin de Timisoara, the two companies will also provide charter flights to Hurghada, Egypt.
On the other hand, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines have canceled their flights to and from Timisoara during the works period.
What should passengers with existing tickets do
Passengers with reservations for the period of November 2-22 should check the information received from the airline, as the departure or arrival airport may be different from the initially indicated one.
Wizz Air advises those who purchased tickets directly from the company's website to check their email and confirm the received changes.
Those who made reservations through travel agencies or online platforms should contact the provider from whom they purchased the tickets.
In the case of TAROM, passengers can request a change in travel or a refund through the ticket-issuing agency.
Representatives of the Timisoara airport recommend all travelers to check the updated flight schedule and contact the airline operator before heading to the airport.