Why go
- City in Satu Mare County, Romania.
- Served by Satu Mare International Airport (SUJ).
History
Satu Mare is a city in Romania with a population of 91,520 (2021). It is the capital of Satu Mare County as well as the centre of the Satu Mare metropolitan area. It lies in the region of Maramureș, broadly part of Transylvania. Mentioned in the Gesta Hungarorum as castrum Zotmar, the city has a history going back to the Middle Ages. Today, it is an academic, cultural, industrial, and business centre in the Nord-Vest development region.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
- Alitalia AZ (ATR 42) · 1 route: Bucharest*
- Tarom RO (ATR 42) · 1 route: Bucharest
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
- Alitalia AZ (ATR 42) · 1 route: Bucharest*
- Tarom RO (ATR 42) · 1 route: Bucharest
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Satu Mare International Airport (SUJ); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SUJ has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Bucharest).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Satu Mare, Romania. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.