Tarom

Tarom is Romania’s flag carrier operating as a full-service regional airline with a focus on domestic and European short- to medium-haul travel from its base at Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP). The airline is a member of the SkyTeam alliance, which expands connectivity through alliance partners and codeshare networks.

From a traveler’s perspective, Tarom functions like a traditional national carrier offering a mix of scheduled domestic and regional services out of Bucharest; service levels and onboard products can differ by aircraft type and route.

Where Tarom Flies

Tarom bases its operations at Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP) and primarily serves domestic Romanian routes and short- to medium-haul services across Europe from that hub. The carrier’s network is focused on scheduled regional connectivity with a mix of domestic flights, European city routes, and some seasonal or medium-haul services; membership of the SkyTeam alliance and codeshare partnerships extend onward connections through alliance partners across Europe and beyond. Expect most itineraries to route through Bucharest for connections onto Tarom services.

Hubs

• Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport · OTP

Aircraft and Cabin Classes

Tarom operates a mix of short- and medium-haul equipment, including narrowbody jets and regional turboprops; the airline’s fleet has historically included both Western types such as Airbus A318 and Boeing 737-family aircraft and regional ATR turboprops, alongside earlier Soviet-era types. Cabins are configured for economy on most aircraft, with a business-class product available on selected short- and medium-haul routes; business class generally provides additional legroom, priority boarding, and a better meal/seat experience compared with economy but is not typically a long-haul lie-flat product.

Aircraft types operated: Ilyushin Il-14, Ilyushin Il-18, Ilyushin Il-62, Lisunov Li-2, Antonov An-2, Antonov An-24, BAC One-Eleven, Boeing 707, Boeing 737-300, Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, ATR 72, Airbus A310, Airbus A318, Tupolev Tu-154

Tips for Flying Tarom

• Allow plenty of connection time at Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP) when booking tight connections, especially on separate tickets.
• Check baggage allowance at booking because carry-on and checked allowances can vary by fare and route.
• If you hold elite status with any SkyTeam carrier, present it when checking in for potential lounge access and priority services.
• Select seats as early as possible since free advance seat selection may be limited on lower fare classes.