Flying from Montreal to Bucharest: what you need to know
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Bucharest departing from here.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the primary arrival point in Bucharest.
Bucharest's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Bucharest six hours ahead of Montreal.
Allow plenty of time to catch your Montreal 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 August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Bucharest
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap Montreal to Bucharest flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is around 10 miles from central Montreal. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a handy hotel close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Bucharest, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of the flights that depart from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
The distance from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest is approximately 10 miles. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to Bucharest, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near OTP:
Pick up a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car and explore Bucharest and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Pricecarz and Surprice are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport around one week ahead of your Montreal to Bucharest flight.
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the busiest month for flights from Montreal to Bucharest. To skip the crowds, visit Bucharest in April.
Book a Montreal to Bucharest ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bucharest to range from 63ºF to 91ºF.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Montreal to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between 16ºF and 46ºF.
More about Bucharest
After booking your flight from Montreal to Bucharest, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bucharest:
Museum of the Palace of the Parliament and Old Town are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Bucharest travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Herastrau Park.
Explore more of Romania
Iasi is just one of the many places in Romania waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Bucharest. Around 200 miles to the north, popular attractions include Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Romania, consider Cluj-Napoca, about 200 miles north-west of Bucharest. St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace are highlights.
