Airline codes
RO · ROT
IATA · ICAO · callsign “TAROM”
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TAROM (RO) Guide
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In short
TAROM is the flag carrier of Romania, based at Henri Coandă International in Bucharest. Boeing 737 and ATR 72 aircraft fly to between 30 and 50 destinations in Romania, Europe and the Middle East, covering domestic hops and short international trips. TAROM is a SkyTeam member, and points go to Flying Blue. Cabins are Business and Economy.
TAROM is Romania’s state-owned national airline and one of the oldest airlines in the world, tracing its history to 1920.
Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with TAROM. Routes, schedules and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.
What to expect
TAROM (IATA RO) is the state-owned flag carrier of Romania and the country's oldest airline still flying. Based at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport in Otopeni, it flies to Romanian cities and to destinations in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. A SkyTeam member, it suits travellers heading to Romania and those connecting to Air France, KLM and other SkyTeam partners.
A history going back to 1920
TAROM's story begins on 1 January 1920 with CFRNA, the French-Romanian Company for Air Navigation, registered in Paris that April. The company became SNNA in 1928 and LARES in 1930, and in 1937 LARES merged with its rival SARTA.
After the Second World War the airline was replaced by TARS, a joint Romanian-Soviet company, which started domestic flights from Bucharest Băneasa on 1 February 1946. When Romania bought out the Soviet share, the airline took the name TAROM on 18 September 1954.
TAROM flew its first transatlantic flight in 1966, bought British BAC One-Eleven jets in 1968 and put the long-range Ilyushin Il-62 into service in 1973. Regular flights to New York began on 14 May 1974. Airbus A310s joined in 1992.
Losses and restructuring
TAROM lost up to US$68 million a year in the 1990s and cut its loss-making intercontinental routes between 2001 and 2003; US flights ended in 2003. Losses returned later, 55 million euros in 2009 and 79 million euros in 2010. A private manager, Christian Heinzmann, was brought in as chief executive in 2012.
The 2020s restructuring plan renews the fleet and reforms operations. In 2024 TAROM reported revenue of 433 million euros and an operating result of 60 million euros, with 1,312 employees. Cristian Anghel is chief executive.
Romanian state ownership
The Romanian government, through the Ministry of Transport, owns 98.01 per cent of TAROM. Bucharest Airport and the air navigation service ROMATSA hold about 1 per cent each, and a tiny stake belongs to a private investor.
Network and codeshares
TAROM flies about 50 routes, including charter and seasonal flights, in 22 countries across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, eight of them within Romania. Cluj-Napoca is a focus airport.
For longer journeys TAROM relies on codeshares with Air Europa, Air France, Air Serbia, airBaltic, Bulgaria Air, Condor, El Al, KLM, Middle East Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Travel to the United States goes through Air France's hub at Paris Charles de Gaulle.
Flying TAROM from Bucharest
Henri Coandă International Airport is at Otopeni, north of Bucharest, and serves as TAROM's base for almost every route. TAROM became a full SkyTeam member on 25 June 2010.
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Everything you should know
At a glance
TAROM (IATA: RO, ICAO: ROT) is the flag carrier of Romania, with roots in 1920 and based at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport. A SkyTeam member, it flies about 14 Boeing 737 and ATR 72 aircraft to destinations in Romania, Europe and the Middle East.
| Headquarters | Otopeni, Ilfov County, Romania |
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| Fleet types | Boeing 737 MAX 8, 737-800, 737-700, ATR 72-600, ATR 72-500 |
| Frequent flyer | Flying Blue |
| Official website | tarom.ro |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
The TAROM network at a glance. The airline changes routes from time to time, and a search shows which RO flights run on your dates.
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Romania
Bucharest (OTP) departures5 destinations
FromTo OTP CLJ BucharestCluj-Napoca Available airlines1 airline- TAROM
FromTo OTP IAS BucharestIași Available airlines1 airline- TAROM
FromTo OTP TSR BucharestTimișoara Available airlines1 airline- TAROM
FromTo OTP OMR BucharestOradea Available airlines1 airline- TAROM
FromTo OTP SCV BucharestSuceava Available airlines1 airline- TAROM
Europe
Bucharest (OTP) departures8 destinations
FromTo OTP CDG BucharestParis Available airlines1 airline- TAROM
FromTo OTP LHR BucharestLondon Available airlines1 airline- TAROM
FromTo OTP FCO BucharestRome Available airlines1 airline- TAROM
FromTo OTP BRU BucharestBrussels Available airlines1 airline- TAROM
FromTo OTP AMS BucharestAmsterdam Available airlines1 airline- TAROM
FromTo OTP MAD BucharestMadrid Available airlines1 airline- TAROM
FromTo OTP ATH BucharestAthens Available airlines1 airline- TAROM
FromTo OTP RMO BucharestChișinău Available airlines1 airline- TAROM
Middle East
Bucharest (OTP) departures2 destinations
FromTo OTP TLV BucharestTel Aviv Available airlines1 airline- TAROM
FromTo OTP BEY BucharestBeirut Available airlines1 airline- TAROM
Fleet and aircraft
14 aircraft in September 2026 with 11 on order: 2 ATR 72-500s, 4 ATR 72-600s (3 more coming), 4 Boeing 737-800s, one 737-700 and one 737 MAX 8, with 8 more MAX 8s on order.
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Boeing 737-800 Narrow-body · 4 European and Middle East routes
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Boeing 737 MAX 8 Narrow-body · 1 (8 on order) European routes
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Boeing 737-700 Narrow-body · 1 Being retired
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ATR 72-600 Turboprop Domestic and short regional routes
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ATR 72-500 Turboprop Domestic and short regional routes
Cabin classes
Two cabins on jets.
Economy All flights
Light, Classic and Flex style fares
Snack on boardChecked bag on most fares
Business Boeing 737
Front cabin
Lounge access in BucharestPriority servicesExtra baggage
Flying Blue
Air France-KLM’s programme, used by TAROM since 2010.
TAROM uses Flying Blue, the Air France-KLM programme, which replaced its Smart Miles when it joined SkyTeam on 25 June 2010.
Baggage allowance
On TAROM, the bag allowance follows your fare type, cabin and route, and the exact figure is printed on your RO e-ticket.
Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Depends on fare
Extra bags
Cheaper before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only
The allowance depends on your fare; light fares may include hand baggage only. Check your e-ticket.
Pro tip: ATR turboprops have small overhead bins; larger cabin bags may be loaded in the hold.
Travel day
Online Check-in
TAROM check-in comes down to four steps, from checking in online to dropping your bags at Henri Coandă International.
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Step 1
Check in online
Where your flight allows it, check in on tarom.ro or app with your surname and booking reference or e-ticket number.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
International TAROM passengers need a passport and whatever visa, residence permit or entry documents the destination requires. Domestic RO passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.
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Step 3
Arrive early
Each airport has its own TAROM check-in and bag-drop deadline, listed in your booking. Allow extra time for busy terminals and international RO departures.
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Step 4
Drop your bags
TAROM desks and bag-drop points take your hold luggage. Keep the bag-tag receipt with your boarding pass until the bags come off at the end of your RO trip.
TAROM counter
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Check in and manage your booking on the official TAROM website.
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Cheap tickets
A few booking habits that tend to cut the cost of flying TAROM.
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Try midweek RO flights
Compare a full week of TAROM departures; midweek days are often priced below Fridays and Sundays.
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Avoid peak seasons
Summer and Christmas, when Romanians abroad travel home, are the busiest periods.
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Price the bundle, not the base fare
A TAROM fare that includes a checked bag, seat choice or cheaper changes can cost less overall than adding those extras later.
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Yes. TAROM has been a full SkyTeam member since 2010.
Not with its own aircraft; it stopped US flights in 2003 and sells US trips through codeshare partners such as Air France.
It depends on the TAROM fare you hold. The cheapest fares carry the strictest change rules, so read them before buying and make changes with the airline or the agent that issued the ticket.
On an infant ticket, a child under two usually flies on an adult’s lap. Add the baby when you book with TAROM and check what it allows for prams and car seats.
Enter your RO flight number on tarom.ro or in the app, or watch the departure boards at the airport.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Everything travellers ask before flying TAROM.
We check these TAROM answers with the airline’s own sources and aviation references every season.
Getting there
Yes. TAROM has been a full member of SkyTeam since June 2010. That links it with carriers such as Air France, KLM, Delta and Korean Air for connections, lounge access and mileage earning where eligible.
Online check-in: yes. Check in on tarom.ro. The Check-in section of this guide walks through it in 4 steps.
General
TAROM's hub is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport, also called Otopeni, north of Bucharest. Cluj-Napoca is a focus airport. Most international routes start or connect in Bucharest.
TAROM is a partner in Flying Blue, the Air France-KLM frequent flyer programme, which replaced TAROM's earlier Smart Miles scheme in 2010. You earn Flying Blue miles on eligible TAROM flights.
TAROM sells Business and Economy. Business includes priority services and a separate cabin area, while Economy fares come with different baggage and change rules depending on the fare type you choose.
The allowance depends on the fare and route you book. Check the baggage details shown during booking or in Manage Booking on the TAROM website, since lower fares may not include a checked bag.
TAROM uses the IATA code RO and the ICAO code ROT.
No. TAROM's US flights ended in 2003. Travellers reach the US through codeshares, mainly via Air France in Paris.
The Romanian government owns 98.01 per cent of TAROM through the Ministry of Transport.
Contact TAROM through its official website, tarom.ro.
Timing & weather
TAROM became a full SkyTeam member on 25 June 2010, when it also switched its loyalty scheme to Flying Blue.
TAROM was founded in 1920, 106 years ago.
Booking
As of September 2026 TAROM had 14 aircraft, ATR 72 turboprops and Boeing 737s, with 11 more on order including eight 737 MAX 8s.
They are listed by region, with fares and route guides where we have them, in the destinations section of this page.
Prices & payment
This guide has 3 money-saving tips for TAROM, from "try midweek RO flights" to "price the bundle, not the base fare".
