Traveling from Brussels to Bucharest: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Brussels. Explore your options departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) when organizing your flight from Brussels to Bucharest.
Disembark at Bucharest's primary gateway, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Brussels to Bucharest flight.
Bucharest is one hour ahead of Brussels and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from Brussels to Bucharest is from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). You can select from nine services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from BRU to OTP is the 10:35 TAROM option. If you prefer traveling later, the final departure is at 22:55 with TAROM.
Leave plenty of time to get on your Brussels to Bucharest flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Bucharest
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Bucharest is $18. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $35. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Book two months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Brussels to Bucharest flights.
May is the best month for landing a fantastic deal on a plane ticket from Brussels to Bucharest. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Flying from Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
You can get a direct flight from Brussels to Bucharest departing from Brussels Airport (BRU). Begin your journey at BRU and land at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
TAROM is a leading airline that offers direct Brussels to Bucharest plane tickets from BRU.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for Brussels to Bucharest flights departing from Brussels Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
Traveling from central Brussels to BRU takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 5 miles in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Brussels to Bucharest? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Brussels Airport:
Of all flights leaving Brussels Airport, 71.97% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
You can take a nonstop flight from Brussels to Bucharest departing from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL). Start your travels at CRL and come in for landing at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Wizz Air Malta offers direct Brussels to Bucharest plane tickets from CRL. Book your preferred aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Brussels to Bucharest flight, here's where you can stop when taking off from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Sofia Airport (SOF)
Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
CRL is around 25 miles from central Brussels. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
You're off on vacation, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport the day before your flight from Brussels to Bucharest:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Brussels S. Charleroi Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 72%.
Arriving in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
The distance from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest is roughly 9 miles. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the center driving.
Traveling to the center by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Brussels to Bucharest, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near OTP:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice and see more of Bucharest and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Best time to go to Bucharest
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Brussels to Bucharest. July is the busiest month to travel to Bucharest. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
When booking your Brussels to Bucharest tickets, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with temperatures ranging from 63ºF to 91ºF.
Search for cheap flights from Brussels to Bucharest in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºF and 46ºF on average.
More about Bucharest
After booking your flight from Brussels to Bucharest, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bucharest:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Museum of the Palace of the Parliament, Old Town and The Revolution Square Fountain are attractions you won't want to skip in Bucharest.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Romania just waiting to be explored. About 200 miles north of Bucharest, a visit to Iasi will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
Cluj-Napoca is another well-known destination in Romania and is around 200 miles north-west of Bucharest. No trip is complete without seeing St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace.
