Traveling from Bucharest to Strasbourg Airport (SXB): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Strasbourg Airport (SXB) out of here.
Expect to be traveling for 2 hours 30 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Bucharest to Strasbourg Airport flight.
Strasbourg Airport is located in Strasbourg. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour behind Bucharest.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Bucharest to SXB.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bucharest to Strasbourg Airport (SXB) can be booked from this terminal.
When taking off from OTP, you can take a direct flight from Bucharest to Strasbourg Airport with TAROM.
Most travelers choose to book seats with TAROM between OTP and SXB.
The journey from central Bucharest to OTP takes around 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 13 miles in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bucharest to Strasbourg Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
71.27% of flights that take off from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bucharest to Strasbourg Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SXB instead:
Grab a Strasbourg Airport rental car and explore Strasbourg and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Bucharest to Strasbourg Airport flight.
Getting from Strasbourg Airport (SXB) to central Strasbourg
Central Strasbourg is about 6 miles from Strasbourg Airport. Journey times by car rental or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
$97 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Strasbourg Airport. Return flights start at $235. These fares may change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from Bucharest to SXB, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
October is when most people book flights from Bucharest to Strasbourg Airport (SXB). Visit Strasbourg in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Bucharest to SXB plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Strasbourg, with temperatures ranging from 52ºF to 84ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Strasbourg Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 25ºF and 46ºF.
More about Strasbourg
Start your Strasbourg trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Strasbourg Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Strasbourg when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg followed by Marché de Noël and Place du Ch?teau.
Explore more of France
Reims is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Strasbourg. Around 170 miles away to the west, popular attractions include Champagne Park, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Center of Visits and Towers of Reims Cathedral.
If you're ready to explore another corner of France, consider Dijon, about 150 miles south-west of Strasbourg. Palais des Ducs et des États de Bourgogne, Palace of the Dukes and States of Burgundy and Palace of the Dukes are key reasons to visit.