Founded: 1954
Headquarters: Otopeni, near Bucharest, Romania
Main hub: Henri Coandă International Airport, Bucharest (OTP)
TAROM is the flag carrier of Romania. From its base at Bucharest’s Henri Coandă Airport, it connects the Romanian capital with cities across Europe and the Middle East, as well as domestic destinations around the country. Here is a profile of the airline.
TAROM’s background
TAROM – short for Transporturile Aeriene Române (Romanian Air Transport) – took its current name in 1954, but its roots go back to the earliest days of Romanian aviation in the 1920s. During the communist era it flew both Western and Soviet-built aircraft, and at one point operated long-haul flights to New York and Asia. Today it focuses on European and regional routes and is a member of the SkyTeam alliance.
The fleet
TAROM’s fleet is made up mainly of Boeing 737 jets, including newer 737 MAX aircraft, for European and Middle Eastern routes, along with ATR 72 turboprops for domestic and short regional flights.
Network and service
The airline flies to destinations across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, along with domestic routes linking Bucharest with cities such as Cluj-Napoca, Iași and Timișoara. Service is friendly and traditional, and as a full-service airline TAROM generally includes onboard refreshments. SkyTeam membership gives passengers access to connections and loyalty benefits with partners such as Air France and KLM.
Safety
TAROM operates to European safety standards, with trained crews and aircraft that meet all international requirements.
TAROM and Israel
TAROM flies between Bucharest and Tel Aviv, and Israeli travellers can also book its flights through the El Al-TAROM codeshare between Tel Aviv and Bucharest. As with other airlines, schedules can change with the security situation, so check before you book.
Tips for flying TAROM
- Compare with low-cost options: Wizz Air also flies between Tel Aviv and Bucharest – compare the full price including baggage. See our Wizz Air profile.
- Use domestic connections: TAROM makes it easy to continue from Bucharest to Transylvania and other regions.
- Check your fare: baggage allowance depends on the ticket type.
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