Traveling from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Bucharest: what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Bucharest.
Bucharest is one hour ahead of Leipzig, where Leipzig/Halle Airport is located. Bucharest runs on the UTC+2 timezone.
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the most traveled route, with two flights a week to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from LEJ to OTP is with Wizz Air Malta at 18:55. Go for the first departure operated by Wizz Air Malta at 07:55 if you want to fly out earlier.
For a relaxed start to your LEJ to Bucharest flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Start your trip at LEJ and travel nonstop to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). That will be your arrival point when searching for Leipzig/Halle Airport to Bucharest tickets.
Be on the lookout for deals with Wizz Air Malta. This airline has direct flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Bucharest.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore another city. When searching for plane tickets from LEJ to Bucharest, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Traveling from central Leipzig to LEJ takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 miles in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Bucharest? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near LEJ:
Of all flights departing from Leipzig/Halle Airport, 77.68% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Bucharest
The best price we've found for a one-way Leipzig/Halle Airport to Bucharest flight is $26. The cheapest price for a return flight is $57. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to securing a cheap flight from LEJ to Bucharest. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a Leipzig/Halle Airport to Bucharest ticket.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from LEJ to Bucharest.
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Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. The center is roughly 13 miles away.
Getting to the center on public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Book a hotel close to OTP if you're coming in on a late flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Bucharest. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
Go where the road takes you with a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice and venture far and wide through Bucharest and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from LEJ to Bucharest.
Best time to go to Bucharest
Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Bucharest. The city buzzes during peak season, but rates are usually higher and attractions can be crowded. Plan your trip to Bucharest in low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
Book a Leipzig/Halle Airport to Bucharest plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 63ºF to 91ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 16ºF and 46ºF. Look for a cheap ticket from LEJ to Bucharest around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Bucharest
Start your Bucharest trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Bucharest, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Old Town, Museum of the Palace of the Parliament and The Revolution Square Fountain are top attractions which should be on every Bucharest itinerary.
Explore more of Romania
Iasi is just one of the many places in Romania waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Bucharest. Around 200 miles away to the north, popular attractions include Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
Cluj-Napoca is another essential stop in Romania and is around 200 miles north-west of Bucharest. No trip is complete without dropping by St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace.
