Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bucharest: what you need to know
Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Bucharest.
Bucharest is two hours ahead of Manchester, where Manchester Airport is located. Bucharest follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the busiest route. When booking your flight, you can select from three services a week between MAN and OTP.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your MAN to Bucharest flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You can book a direct Manchester Airport to Bucharest ticket. Start your journey at MAN and touch down at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Get on board with Ryanair. This well-known airline offers direct flights from Manchester Airport to Bucharest.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing for plane tickets from MAN to Bucharest, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
The journey from central Manchester to MAN takes about 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a hotel close to MAN? If you're catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Bucharest, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
65% of flights taking off from Manchester Airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bucharest
The best price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Bucharest flight is $34. The cheapest price for a return flight is $81. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from MAN to Bucharest by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap Manchester Airport to Bucharest tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an even better deal on cheap flights from MAN to Bucharest.
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Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to the centre of Bucharest takes around 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Manchester Airport to Bucharest. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from MAN to Bucharest.
Baneasa Airport (BBU)
If you're staying in central Bucharest (or just can't wait to start exploring), the city is around 8 kilometres from Baneasa Airport (BBU). Keep an eye out for any visitor information kiosks to point you in the right direction after hopping off your flight from Manchester Airport to Bucharest.
You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to BBU. Unwind and get cosy after your MAN to Bucharest flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride two weeks before your arrival at BBU can help you lock in a better rate.
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Bucharest. To avoid the crowds, visit Bucharest in January.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Manchester Airport to Bucharest plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAN to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Bucharest
Start your Bucharest trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Manchester Airport to Bucharest, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Museum of the Palace of the Parliament, Caru' cu Bere and National Bank of Romania Museum are popular attractions which should be on any good Bucharest itinerary.
Explore more of Romania
Iasi is just one of the many places in Romania waiting to be discovered once you've seen Bucharest. Around 322 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Galata Monastery, The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs.
Around 322 kilometres northwest of Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca is another essential stop in Romania. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration.