Timișoara airport closed 2-22 November 2026: Wizz Air flights move to Arad, no Paris service

Three weeks with no take-offs or landings

In a press release issued on 21 July, Timișoara Traian Vuia airport said its runway would be completely closed from 08:00 on 2 November to 21:00 on 22 November, local time, for repair work it describes as essential for operational safety. All take-offs and landings are suspended for the period. The airport says airlines were informed so they could adjust their schedules, and asks passengers to contact the airline they booked with.

Wizz Air moves to Arad, Paris route suspended

Wizz Air, the airport's main carrier, announced on 15 October that it would temporarily move most of its flights to Arad International Airport, Antena 3 CNN and HotNews.ro reported. On 2 November, flights to Dortmund and Memmingen will still leave Timișoara before 08:00, but their return legs will land in Arad. On 22 November, only flights from Rome Fiumicino and Bari will land in Timișoara; the airline's other flights that day stay in Arad.

According to G4Media, in an article updated on 28 October, Wizz Air flights to Paris, Madrid and Valencia will not operate from Arad, while around ten other destinations continue. Lufthansa is suspending its Munich-Timișoara flights from 2 to 22 November, according to its travel-agent information site, and G4Media says Turkish Airlines is also suspending its Istanbul route. Tarom and HiSky link Arad with Bucharest during the works. No shuttle is planned between the two airports: G4Media reports that passengers must arrange their own transport.

What to check and your rights

Wizz Air says affected passengers have been informed and sent a new schedule. If you booked through a travel agent or an online travel site, changes are handled by that seller. Check the departure and arrival airport shown on your booking: Antena 3 CNN warns passengers not to head to Timișoara by default.

If your flight is cancelled, the airline must offer a refund or rerouting. A cancellation announced at least 14 days before departure does not, as a rule, give a right to compensation of 250, 400 or 600 euros under EU261, and a closure ordered by the airport for works also weighs in the assessment. A late cancellation notice, or an arrival delay of 3 hours or more unrelated to the works, has to be assessed case by case.

Frequently asked questions

Is my November Paris-Timișoara flight going ahead?

According to G4Media, Wizz Air will not fly the Paris route from Arad during the closure. Check your booking and the airline's messages for the solution offered.

Am I entitled to compensation?

It mainly depends on when you were notified and on the real cause of the disruption. VolClaim checks your eligibility free of charge.

Sources

Comunicat de presă - Investiție în siguranța operațională — Aéroport international de Timișoara Traian Vuia (21 juillet 2026)
Aeroportul Internațional Timișoara se închide. Toate zborurile se suspendă din 2 noiembrie. Ce se întâmplă cu pasagerii care au bilete — Antena 3 CNN (16 octobre 2026)
Aeroportul Internațional Timișoara se închide trei săptămâni pentru reparații la pistă. Operațiunile, angajații și echipamentele, mutate pe aeroportul din Arad — G4Media (27 octobre 2026, mis à jour le 28 octobre)
O decizie temporară luată de WizzAir vizează călătorii din vestul României: schimbă aeroportul aproape o lună — HotNews.ro (16 octobre 2026)
Aktuelle Meldungen — Lufthansa eXperts (consulté le 29 octobre 2026)

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