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✈️ Cheap flights to Romania
Compare fares to Romania from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Bucharest Henri Coandă Intl (OTP). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Romania
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTP | Bucharest Henri Coandă Intl | Otopeni | Main |
| BBU | Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu Intl | Bucharest | Main |
| GHV | Brașov-Ghimbav Intl | Brașov (Ghimbav) | Main |
| CRA | Craiova Intl | Craiova | Main |
| CND | Mihail Kogălniceanu Intl | Constanța | Main |
| SBZ | Sibiu Intl | Sibiu | Main |
| BCM | Bacău George Enescu International | Bacău | Main |
| CLJ | Avram Iancu Cluj Intl | Cluj-Napoca | Main |
| IAS | Iaşi Intl | Iaşi | Main |
| SCV | Suceava Ștefan cel Mare Intl | Suceava | Main |
…and 6 more airports.
Bucharest's Henri Coandă International Airport is the main gateway, with other international airports including Cluj-Napoca, Iași, Timișoara and Sibiu. Romania has land borders with Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Moldova and Ukraine.
📅 Best time to fly to Romania
Best: May-June and September - pleasant temperatures for cities, hiking and countryside, with green or golden landscapes.
Cheaper shoulder season: April and October - fewer visitors and cooler days, though some mountain roads may be closed.
Avoid: No bad time - winters are cold but good for skiing and Christmas traditions; July-August can be hot in Bucharest.
Weather by month in Bucharest
- 2°Jan⛅
- 5°Feb⛅
- 11°Mar⛅
- 18°Apr⛅
- 23°May🌧
- 27°Jun🌧
- 30°Jul⛅
- 30°Aug⛅
- 24°Sep⛅
- 18°Oct⛅
- 10°Nov⛅
- 4°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Romania
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Bucharest | 2,104 km | 3 h 10 min | |
| New York → Bucharest | 7,631 km | 9 h 50 min | |
| Los Angeles → Bucharest | 10,577 km | 13 h 25 min | |
| Chicago → Bucharest | 8,371 km | 10 h 45 min | |
| Miami → Bucharest | 9,213 km | 11 h 45 min | |
| San Francisco → Bucharest | 10,343 km | 13 h 10 min | |
| Toronto → Bucharest | 7,763 km | 10 h 00 min | |
| Paris → Bucharest | 1,851 km | 2 h 55 min | |
| Frankfurt → Bucharest | 1,450 km | 2 h 25 min | |
| Dubai → Bucharest | 3,393 km | 4 h 45 min | |
| Delhi → Bucharest | 4,800 km | 6 h 25 min | |
| Mumbai → Bucharest | 5,150 km | 6 h 50 min | |
| Singapore → Bucharest | 8,944 km | 11 h 25 min | |
| Sydney → Bucharest | 15,235 km | 19 h 00 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Romania
- Bucharest – A lively capital with the vast Palace of the Parliament, an old town and Belle Époque buildings.
- Brașov – A charming city with the Black Church, a lively square and easy access to Bran and the mountains.
- Sibiu – A beautifully restored town with 'eyes' in its rooftops and a major open-air museum.
- Sighișoara – A colourful UNESCO-listed citadel still inhabited today.
- Bucovina – A green region famous for its painted monasteries and rural traditions.
- Maramureș – A region of wooden churches, traditional crafts and the Merry Cemetery of Săpânța.
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Flights to Romania: questions
What is the main airport in Romania?
The main international airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă Intl (OTP) in Bucharest. Other airports with scheduled flights include Bucharest (BBU), Brașov (GHV), Craiova (CRA).
How long is the flight from London to Romania?
A nonstop flight from London to Bucharest covers about 2,104 km and takes around 3 h 10 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Romania?
May-June and September - pleasant temperatures for cities, hiking and countryside, with green or golden landscapes.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Romania?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: April and October - fewer visitors and cooler days, though some mountain roads may be closed.
Do I need a visa to fly to Romania?
It depends on your passport. See our Romania visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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