BAY - Tautii Magheraus Airport
Baia Mare, Romania
IATA Code: BAY · Baia Mare, Romania
The airport code BAY is the IATA identifier for Tautii Magheraus Airport. You may also find it referred to as Baia Mare Airport (BAY).
Tautii Magheraus Airport (BAY) serves Baia Mare, Romania, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
BAY is the IATA airport code for Tautii Magheraus Airport, located in Baia Mare, Romania. The airport is situated at coordinates 47.6584°N, 23.4700°E. The current jet fuel price in the Europe region is $5.51/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (Europe)
$5.51/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- BAY
- City
- Baia Mare
- Country
- Romania
- Timezone
- Europe/Bucharest
- Latitude
- 47.6584°
- Longitude
- 23.4700°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from BAY
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUJ - Satu Mare | 44 km | $679 | $1/passenger |
| CLJ - Cluj-napoca | 98 km | $1,512 | $3/passenger |
| OMR - Oradea | 137 km | $2,114 | $4/passenger |
| DEB - Debrecen | 140 km | $2,160 | $4/passenger |
| UDJ - Uzhgorod | 141 km | $2,175 | $4/passenger |
| TGM - Tirgu Mures | 150 km | $2,314 | $5/passenger |
| IFO - Ivano-Frankivsk | 163 km | $2,515 | $5/passenger |
| CWC - Chernovtsk | 199 km | $3,070 | $6/passenger |
| KSC - Kosice | 200 km | $3,086 | $6/passenger |
| SBZ - Sibiu | 214 km | $3,302 | $7/passenger |
| SCV - Suceava | 216 km | $3,332 | $7/passenger |
| ARW - Arad | 235 km | $3,626 | $7/passenger |
| LWO - Lvov | 242 km | $3,734 | $7/passenger |
| TSR - Timisoara | 262 km | $4,042 | $8/passenger |
| CSB - Caransebes | 266 km | $4,104 | $8/passenger |
| TAT - Poprad | 286 km | $4,412 | $9/passenger |
| BCM - Bacau | 289 km | $4,459 | $9/passenger |
| RZE - Rzeszow | 293 km | $4,520 | $9/passenger |
| BUD - Budapest | 317 km | $4,891 | $10/passenger |
| IAS - Iasi | 317 km | $4,891 | $10/passenger |
| HMJ - Khmeinitskiy | 318 km | $4,906 | $10/passenger |
| BZY - Saltsy | 323 km | $4,983 | $10/passenger |
| SLD - Sliac | 340 km | $5,246 | $10/passenger |
| UCK - Lutsk | 366 km | $5,647 | $11/passenger |
| CRA - Craiova | 373 km | $5,755 | $12/passenger |
| QND - Novi Sad | 375 km | $5,786 | $12/passenger |
| KRK - Krakow | 381 km | $5,878 | $12/passenger |
| RWN - Rivne | 381 km | $5,878 | $12/passenger |
| BJY - Batajnica | 391 km | $6,032 | $12/passenger |
| OTP - Bucharest | 398 km | $6,140 | $12/passenger |
| BEG - Belgrade | 398 km | $6,140 | $12/passenger |
| ILZ - Žilina | 399 km | $6,156 | $12/passenger |
| LUZ - Lublin | 402 km | $6,202 | $12/passenger |
| BBU - Bucharest | 405 km | $6,248 | $12/passenger |
| VIN - Vinnitsa | 418 km | $6,449 | $13/passenger |
| KIV - Chisinau | 420 km | $6,480 | $13/passenger |
| OSI - Osijek | 432 km | $6,665 | $13/passenger |
| PZY - Piestany | 432 km | $6,665 | $13/passenger |
| PEV - Pécs-Pogány | 439 km | $6,773 | $14/passenger |
| TZR - Columbus | 444 km | $6,850 | $14/passenger |
| RDO - RADOM | 446 km | $6,881 | $14/passenger |
| KTW - Katowice | 447 km | $6,896 | $14/passenger |
| OSR - Ostrava | 454 km | $7,004 | $14/passenger |
| BTS - Bratislava | 470 km | $7,251 | $15/passenger |
| UHE - Kunovice | 471 km | $7,267 | $15/passenger |
| ZTR - Zhytomyr | 482 km | $7,436 | $15/passenger |
| BXP - Biała Podlaska | 483 km | $7,452 | $15/passenger |
| PRV - Prerov | 488 km | $7,529 | $15/passenger |
| SOB - Sármellék | 489 km | $7,544 | $15/passenger |
| TCE - Tulcea | 495 km | $7,637 | $15/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your BAY Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the Europe region has jet fuel priced at $5.51/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from BAY
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Baia Mare
Baia Mare experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through BAY
As a European airport, BAY falls within the Europe fuel pricing zone. European airports typically offer excellent rail and public transit connections to city centers. If traveling within the Schengen Area, border checks are minimal for intra-Schengen flights. Travelers from outside the EU/Schengen zone should ensure visa requirements are met before departure.
Planning Your Trip via BAY
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Tautii Magheraus Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from BAY
- Fuel impact awareness: The Europe region currently prices jet fuel at $5.51/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to BAY are SUJ, CLJ, OMR — consider these for potentially lower fares