Flying from Venice to Bucharest: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Venice. Check out your options departing from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) or Treviso Airport (TSF) when planning your flight from Venice to Bucharest.
Touch down at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), the chief entry point to Bucharest.
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Venice to Bucharest flight.
The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Venice.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Venice to Bucharest flight.
Traveling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Venice to Bucharest
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Flying from Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Located around 5 miles from central Venice, VCE can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Venice to Bucharest? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Venice Marco Polo Airport:
Of the departures from Venice Marco Polo Airport, 75.29% land on time at their destination.
Treviso Airport (TSF)
You can take a nonstop flight from Venice to Bucharest out of Treviso Airport (TSF). Kick off your travels at TSF and step off the plane at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
From TSF, you can lock in a direct Venice to Bucharest plane ticket with Wizz Air Malta.
TSF is about 16 miles from central Venice. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
You're going on vacation, so why not spend another night away? Consider kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Treviso Airport the day before your flight from Venice to Bucharest:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Treviso Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 70%.
Arriving 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 9 miles away.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Book a hotel close to OTP if you're coming in on a late flight from Venice to Bucharest. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice to explore Bucharest and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the most popular month for flights from Venice to Bucharest. To escape the crowds, visit Bucharest in April.
Lock in a Venice to Bucharest ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bucharest to range from 63ºF to 91ºF.
Search for cheap flights from Venice to Bucharest in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºF and 46ºF on average.
More about Bucharest
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Bucharest right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Venice to Bucharest:
Museum of the Palace of the Parliament and Old Town are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Bucharest itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at The Revolution Square Fountain.
Explore more of Romania
You've visited Bucharest, now it's time to discover other corners of Romania. Journey about 200 miles north to Iasi to check off its top sights. From Palace of Culture to Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another side of Romania, head for Cluj-Napoca, roughly 200 miles north-west of Bucharest. St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace are among its highlights.