How to find cheap flights to Bucharest
$159 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Bucharest. Or you can book a return ticket for $402.
Let the best deals come to you by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or a push notification on the app when ticket prices go down.
Book your tickets in advance. You're more likely to find an awesome deal and have a wider selection of departure options.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search to better your chances of scoring cheap flights to Bucharest. Doing this will give you more options for where you take off and touch down, along with different prices.
Indirect routes are generally cheaper, so search for flights that include a stop. Once your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Bucharest
If you're flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, to fly.
Plan your trip for July if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights, but also when tickets are likely to cost more.
Travel in April if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the least busy month and also when plane tickets to Bucharest tend to be less expensive.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what kind of conditions you enjoy traveling in. Bucharest is warmest in August, averaging between 63ºF and 91ºF.
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 16ºF to 46ºF.
September comes with a lower chance of gray skies. With three days of average rainfall, this is the driest month in Bucharest.
June brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 11 days of rainfall.
Traveling to Bucharest: what you need to know
The busiest airport handling flights to the city is Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Fly to your destination without any layovers. These are some of the popular airlines that offer direct flights to Bucharest:
When you arrive in Bucharest, you'll be in the UTC+2 timezone.
Once you've booked your tickets, choose a stay that fits seamlessly into your travel plans. Here are some popular hotels to put on your short list:
Getting to central Bucharest from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Central Bucharest is about 13 miles from OTP, the city's main gateway.
If you're taking a cab after your flight to Bucharest, it'll take around 35 minutes to get to the center.
You can expect the ride to take about 1 hour 35 minutes when using public transport.
Take your pick of comfortable hotels close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to Bucharest:
Start your Bucharest adventure sooner by collecting a car rental at OTP. Klass Wagen, Pricecarz and Surprice are some of the top providers to select from here.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport serves Bucharest and nearby areas in Ilfov County, Romania.
Bucharest highlights
Step off your flight to Bucharest and find your way to these popular attractions:
Caru' cu Bere: Located in Sector 3 around 0.4 miles south of the city center, this landmark is a perfect spot to start your tour of the city.
ParkLake Shopping Center: Shell out a little cash here while exploring Bucharest. This shopping area is roughly 3 miles southeast of the center.
BNR Palace: This also makes for a worthwhile detour. A top landmark, it's around 0.4 miles south of the heart of Bucharest.
Explore more of Romania
Romania has plenty more surprises in store. Continue on to Craiova, located around 110 miles west of Bucharest. Craiova Botanical Garden, Nicolae Romanescu Park and Craiova's Art Museum should be on your to-do list. Craiova Airport (CRA) is the city's most convenient major airport.
Galaţi is another popular destination in Romania and is roughly 120 miles northeast of Bucharest. Zero in on some of the best places like Faleza Dunării, Locomotiva cu aburi and Mihai Eminescu Park.
About 90 miles north of Bucharest, Braşov is worth a detour. Some of the best reasons to visit include Brasov Historical Center, Centru Vechi and Black Tower. Brasov Ghimbav Airport (GHV) is the most convenient way to get here.
Complete your trip with a Bucharest car rental
Want to rent a car in the city? Browse the car rentals in Bucharest and begin exploring on your own terms. Compare prices in one place to find the ideal match once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight to Bucharest.