How to find cheap flights from Bucharest
$19 is currently the lowest price for a one-way flight from Bucharest. It leaves from Bucharest Otopeni.
A round-trip ticket starts at $31.
Florence is the cheapest city you can fly to from Bucharest.
Comparing flights across different airports in Bucharest can help you find better value. Check out the fares from both Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) and Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU).
Save yourself the effort of checking fares over and over by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an automatic notification whenever the price changes on the flights you're interested in.
Booking early can make all the difference. For domestic plane tickets from Bucharest, book one to three months ahead. For international flights, aim for two to six months in advance.
If you know where you want to jet off to, select 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search. This will display fares to all airports in or around your destination.
Happy to let the deals decide your next stop? Set 'Bucharest' as your departure city and choose 'Explore everywhere' as your destination. Then sort by 'Cheapest flights' to find the best fares.
Flying from Bucharest: what you need to know
Bucharest is in the UTC+2 time zone, with departures shown in local time.
Top airlines flying from Bucharest are listed below, each with one example of an airport they operate from:
Wizz Air Malta: Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
TAROM: Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
Ryanair: Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
Visiting another country? Entry rules can vary depending on your passport and travel plans, so check before you go. Airlines and official embassy sites will have reliable advice on visas or other documents you may need.
Best time to fly from Bucharest
The most affordable time to catch a flight departing from Bucharest is usually July.
July is generally the busiest month to travel. Peak travel periods like this can mean increased fares.
The quietest time to fly out of the city is March. Planes aren't as full, so airlines tend to drop prices to help fill flights.
If your plans allow, aim for a midweek departure. Flights from Bucharest usually cost less on Tuesdays and Wednesdays than later in the week.
Where to fly to from Bucharest
Pack your bags and take off to London, Istanbul or Tel Aviv. They're among the most popular international destinations to fly to from Bucharest.
Cluj-Napoca, Timisoara and Iasi are favourites if you'd rather explore your own backyard.
Or take off on a wider journey across Italy, Germany or the United Kingdom. They're some of the most visited countries when flying from Bucharest.
Coming in at around 50 minutes, the shortest flight out of Bucharest will bring you to Suceava Salcea.
Leaving from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Otopeni Airport is the busiest airport for flights from Bucharest. OTP is around 16 kilometres from the centre of the city.
It'll take roughly 35 minutes to get there from the centre on public transport. When driving, it's about 30 minutes.
The most popular airlines flying from Bucharest Otopeni Airport include:
Staying close to OTP can make the start of your trip a little more relaxed. Here are some nearby hotels to consider if you have an early departure:
Flying out of Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU)
Around 8 kilometres from the city centre, Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU) gives you one more option to weigh up when searching for flight tickets from Bucharest.
If you use public transport, you'll arrive at the airport in 35 minutes or so. Driving takes roughly 20 minutes.
Set off for your next destination from BBU with any of the following airlines:
If you'd like to stay close to your departure gate before your flight from Bucharest, these hotels near Bucharest Baneasa Airport are worth checking out: