Iași
Romania's old cultural capital, with a fairytale Palace of Culture, grand churches and leafy parks.
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What Iași is like
Iași is Romania's historic cultural capital, a city of grand churches, theatres and student life in the north-east. It was briefly the capital of the whole country during the First World War.
Don't miss
- 01Palace of CultureA neo-Gothic palace holding four museums.
- 02Church of the Three HierarchsA 17th-century church covered in carved stone patterns.
- 03Copou ParkThe city's oldest park, linked with the poet Mihai Eminescu.
- 04Botanical GardenRomania's oldest, with big glasshouses.
Where to stay
- City centreNear the Palace of Culture and Stefan cel Mare boulevard.
- CopouLeafy, near the parks and university.
Worth knowing
Iași's university, founded in 1860, is the oldest in Romania.
Neamț Citadel: a medieval hilltop fortress
Photo: Moldavia · CC BY-SA 3.0
A restored stone citadel of the Moldavian princes above the town of Târgu Neamț.
Direct flights to Iași from the UK
2 UK airports fly direct · hover or tap one
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | Wizz Air | All year | 1,399 mi | Fares → |
| Luton | Wizz Air | All year | 1,288 mi | Fares → |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Iași by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1° | -5° | 6 |
| February | 4° | -4° | 5 |
| March | 10° | 0° | 6 |
| April | 18° | 6° | 6 |
| May | 23° | 11° | 8 |
| June | 27° | 15° | 8 |
| July | 29° | 16° | 8 |
| August | 29° | 16° | 5 |
| September | 23° | 11° | 6 |
| October | 16° | 6° | 5 |
| November | 9° | 2° | 5 |
| December | 3° | -3° | 6 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Iași). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- On a British passport you can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area.
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive, and expire at least 3 months after you plan to leave.
- The EU's Entry/Exit System is in use: on your first trip you'll be asked for fingerprints and a photo at the border. It's free, but allow extra time.
From the Foreign Office's Romania travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.