Romania offers several ways to see its mountains, coast, cities and countryside from the air. You can book a tandem parachute jump, fly with a licensed tandem paraglider pilot, take a scenic flight in a small aircraft or helicopter, try a paramotor flight, or look for a hot-air balloon ride. Activities operate from different bases, and a listed location does not guarantee that a flight is running on your chosen date.

Tandem skydiving

For a first jump, tandem skydiving lets you leave the aircraft attached to an instructor, who manages the jump and parachute. Aeroclubul României lists tandem-jump locations in Baia Mare, Brașov, Bucharest, Cluj, Craiova, Deva, Iași, Ianca, Pitești, Sibiu, Suceava and Târgu Mureș. Its voucher information says jumps are organised only during selected periods; customers may be placed on a waiting list until a team is available at the chosen location. Confirm the date and local arrangements directly before travelling.

Check Aeroclubul României’s tandem-jump locations and conditions.

TNT Brothers offers tandem jumps at Clinceni, near Bucharest, and Tuzla, on the Black Sea coast. Check its location schedule and participant requirements before booking.

See TNT Brothers tandem skydiving.

Tandem paragliding

In a tandem flight, a qualified pilot controls the paraglider while the passenger enjoys the view. Take-off sites and flight duration depend on wind, visibility and the operator’s decision on the day.

• Brașov area: Bunloc near Săcele and Postăvaru above Poiana Brașov are established tandem sites. Operators also advertise flights around Măgura Branului and other mountain sites when conditions allow. CloudSurfing’s tandem information · KronPara.
• Harghita: Cloud Hunters lists Șumuleu Ciuc, Izvoru Mureșului, Vârful Viscol and Sânsimion. The site is chosen according to the forecast. Check Cloud Hunters’ locations.
• Sibiu County: tandem flights are offered around Păltiniș and the Bâlea mountain area; Air Adrenaline also lists Gura Râului/Valare and tow-launch flights. Mariusik Fly · Air Adrenaline.
• Hunedoara: Clopotiva, close to Hațeg and the Retezat area, is a year-round tandem base when weather permits. StratusFly also lists Transalpina for some winter flights. Check StratusFly.
• Alba and Cluj counties: Rimetea and Iara are listed by PGTandem, alongside Clopotiva. Confirm which site is operating when you enquire. PGTandem locations.

Small-aircraft and ultralight flights

A sightseeing flight in a small aircraft can be arranged from selected airfields, subject to aircraft availability, weather and airspace approvals. Aeroclubul României lists introductory and voucher flights in aircraft including the Cessna 182, Cruiser PS28 and ultralight aircraft; the voucher pages show which locations are selectable for each experience. Its Bucharest offer includes a Cessna flight and aerobatic options.

Browse Aeroclubul României flight vouchers · Cessna 182 flight in Bucharest.

Clinceni, Ilfov, is a general-aviation airfield near Bucharest offering aviation, training and recreational-flight activity. Ask the airfield or flight operator whether passenger sightseeing flights are available on your intended date. Aerodromul Clinceni.

Tuzla, Constanța County, offers scenic flights in small aircraft over the Black Sea coast, including areas such as Costinești, Mangalia and Vama Veche, depending on the route and operator. Check the Tuzla aircraft experience.

Brașov has scenic-flight offers over the city, Poiana Brașov, Râșnov, Bran and nearby mountain scenery. Routes and flight duration should be confirmed with the operator. See a Brașov scenic-flight option.

Glider flights and aerobatics

A glider flight offers a quieter way to experience flight. Aeroclubul României lists glider flights launched by winch or towed by an aircraft, and also lists selected aerobatic experiences. Location availability differs by aircraft and aeroclub, so contact the territorial aeroclub named in the voucher before making travel plans.

Check current glider and aerobatic vouchers.

Paramotor and motorised hang gliding

Paramotoring combines a paraglider wing with a motor and can offer a lower-altitude view of the landscape. A provider near Brașov advertises recreational paramotor flights departing from Aerodrom Piatra Craiului in Zărnești. Routes depend on the passenger’s preferences, weather and operator approval. In Sibiu County, the county tourism directory lists providers for tandem motorised hang-glider flights around Cisnădie, as well as paragliding activity around Tocile and Sadu.

Check paramotor flights near Zărnești · See Sibiu County’s specialist activity directory.

Hot-air balloon flights

Balloon rides are especially dependent on wind and weather. The launch point and route may change on the day.

• Sibiu County: Air Sensation operates around Ocna Sibiului and Porumbacu de Jos; the exact launch field is selected according to the wind. Air Sensation balloon flights.
• Covasna County: X Balloon Transylvania is based in Târgu Secuiesc and offers balloon experiences by arrangement. Contact X Balloon Transylvania.
• Cluj: Sky Fantasy advertises hot-air balloon experiences in the Cluj area. Confirm the launch location and operating dates directly. Sky Fantasy.
• Bucharest area: Aeroclubul României lists a balloon voucher for Bucharest. Confirm the launch site and schedule before purchase. Check Aeroclubul’s current balloon voucher.
• Seasonal balloon festivals: Maramureș Balloon Fiesta in Țara Lăpușului and Aventura Baloanelor at Lake Geormane in Dolj have offered passenger flights as part of festival programmes. Festival dates change each year; check the organiser’s latest announcement rather than relying on a past edition. Maramureș Balloon Fiesta · Aventura Baloanelor.

Helicopter sightseeing

Helicopter rides are offered by arrangement in several Romanian regions, including Bucharest, Brașov, Cluj, Constanța/Mamaia and the Danube Delta. Routes, departure points and prices vary; request confirmation from the operator for the exact location and aircraft. HeliTaxi flight information.

How to choose and book

1. Choose the activity and the region you will visit; do not assume every provider operates at every airfield.
2. Ask the operator to confirm the exact launch or departure point, date, passenger limits, what is included and what happens if weather prevents flying.
3. For a tandem flight, check age, weight, health and clothing requirements before paying.
4. Allow flexibility in your itinerary. A weather postponement is common in aviation activities, particularly paragliding and ballooning.
5. Book only through the operator or a recognised booking partner, and read the cancellation and rescheduling terms.

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Sources and booking information

Location and availability details were checked against the linked operator and Aeroclub pages. Operators may change their schedules, sites, prices, passenger conditions or services. Contact them directly for current information before travel.