Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Bucharest: what you need to know
The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2. The city is seven hours ahead of Detroit, where Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your DTW to Bucharest flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from DTW to Bucharest. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Travelling from central Detroit to DTW takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near DTW. Whether you have an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bucharest or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
When it comes to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Bucharest
$500 is currently the best price for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bucharest flight. A return plane ticket starts at $719. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from DTW to Bucharest, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bucharest throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
The distance from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest is roughly 16 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bucharest. Book one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
Booking your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from DTW to Bucharest can help you get the best possible rate.
Baneasa Airport (BBU)
If you're staying in central Bucharest (or just want to start sightseeing straight away), the city is around 8 kilometres from Baneasa Airport (BBU). Look for any visitor information kiosks to get directions after disembarking your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bucharest.
Following your DTW to Bucharest flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel near BBU. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from BBU two weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the busiest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bucharest. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Bucharest in January.
Book a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bucharest plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DTW to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Bucharest
Start your Bucharest trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bucharest, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Museum of the Palace of the Parliament, Caru' cu Bere and National Bank of Romania Museum are popular attractions which should be on every Bucharest itinerary.
Explore more of Romania
You've visited Bucharest, now it's time to discover more of Romania. Journey about 322 kilometres north to Iasi to tick off its top attractions. From Galata Monastery to The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Cluj-Napoca is another well-known destination in Romania and is around 322 kilometres northwest of Bucharest. No journey is complete without a visit to St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration.
