Cheap flights to Bucharest

Flights to Bucharest

Bucharest offers an interesting culture and architectural setting to explore. To get to the city, taking a flight is the fastest and most convenient method. There are two major international airports in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) and Bucharest Baneasa International Airport (BBU). Henri Coanda is the larger of the two airports and provides services for major flights to Bucharest, while the latter mainly serves charter and low cost airlines.

Which is the main airport in Bucharest?

The Henri Coanda International Airport, located in Otopeni, is Bucharest's main airport. It has modern facilities and caters to large airlines. However, it is relatively far from the city centre, around 10.5 miles (17km). Fortunately, there are reliable transport links from the airport that travel right into Bucharest. To get to the city centre, travellers can use taxis, buses or take the metro. There are kiosk machines near the Arrival's entrance where passengers can buy tickets and take the buses to the city. Line 783 goes into the city centre and provides 24-hour services every thirty minutes. To get to the Northern Railway Station (Gara de Nord), travellers can take Line 780. There are also synchronized shuttle and rail travels from the airport. The shuttle transports passengers to the airport station, who can then board an express train to Bucharest North Station. Lastly, travellers can use taxis outside the airport to reach the city centre. It is best to use the touchpoint machines in the airport to book a taxi and select a price per mile to avoid getting ripped off.

The airport has facilities suitable for people with reduced mobility, parking, car rentals, banking services, currency exchanges, restrooms, shops, bars, cafes, restaurants and lounges. There is also a dedicated smoking area and a chapel to pray in. travellers can also take advantage of free Wi-Fi, charging outlets, and airport tours for sightseeing.

Which airlines offer flights to Bucharest?

Several airlines provide flights to Bucharest. The airlines include Aeroflot, Air Canada, Air France, Delta Airlines, Emirates, KLM, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines. Most airlines fly throughout the year and offer both direct and indirect flights to Bucharest. The trips include layovers in different cities including, Moscow, Istanbul, Montreal, and Paris.

Why travel by plane to Bucharest?

Taking a flight to Bucharest is usually the fastest way to travel. With several major airlines operating on the route, travellers can find comfortable and affordable flights to suit their budget. It is also easy to find reliable private and public means of transport from the airports.

travellers from the United States can catch indirect flights from several cities. In New York, there are flights from La Guardia, Newark Liberty and JFK airports. From Chicago, there are flights at Midway and O'Hare airports. Other cities that provide flights to Bucharest are Miami, Washington DC, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

Before you travel to Bucharest by plane- good to know!

Bucharest is an architecturally fascinating city, with a mix of historical Italian and French influences, contrasting with modern buildings. There are also plenty of public squares, parks and restaurants for travellers to explore. It is also wise to remember that though Romania joined the EU, it is not part of the Eurozone. travellers should, therefore, change their currency to the Romanian Lei. The exchange rates are decent, and the city is relatively affordable compared to other famous European cities. The city has a well-connected transport system that includes buses, taxis, trolleybuses, metros and trams. It is always wise to find out which are the most affordable. For taxis, travellers can use Uber since most taxi drivers may increase their charges.

How to Get to Bucharest by Plane

Flights to Bucharest are available from Stansted, Gatwick, Heathrow and London City International Airports. Major service providers offering this route include Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways and Swissair. Henri Coanda International is located around 16 km from the city centre. To complete your journey you can use the direct train line that runs from just outside the airport and offers services into the city. There is also a 24/7 bus station that runs a reliable service from outside the airport's main arrivals terminal.

Bucharest

Bucharest is the capital of Romania as well as the country's financial and cultural centre. The city is one of the most diverse and fascinating in Europe and boasts a number of captivating landmarks. Romania's national art museum is based in Bucharest and displays works by artists such as Chardin, Ingres and Picasso to over 100,000 visitors every year. Along with its rich art history, the city is also home to a number of contemporary attractions and has a buzzing nightlife - Covaci Street is the party centre of the city and has a huge variety of bars and restaurants. The city is also proud of its heritage and offers a number of guided tours and traditional activities for anyone keen to learn a little more about Romania.

Flights to Bucharest

Bucharest is serviced by two airports, Henri Coandă International Airport (Otopeni) and Aurel Vlaicu Airport. Henri Coandă International Airport is served by Air France, Austrian Airlines, Tarom, British Airways and Finnair. These airlines provide connections with European cities like Vienna, Istanbul, Milan, Athens, Dublin and Madrid. The 783 Express Line goes to the centre of Bucharest every 40 minutes and costs 3.5 lei. Taxis cost between 1.39 lei and 3.50 per km. Aurel Vlaicu (Băneasa) Airport operates low-cost airline companies including Wizz Air, Blue Air, Nouvelair, Koral Blue and German Wings and links Bucharest to European destinations like Germany, Greece and Great Britain. 5 bus lines, a tram and a metro serve Aurel Vlaicu airport and there is a taxi rank outside arrivals.

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Arriving in Bucharest

The 2nd largest building in the world stands in Bucharest, the Palace of Parliament with over 3000 rooms offers guided tours that take in sights such as the 2.5 ton chandelier with 7000 bulbs. The Carol 1 park is one of the most beautiful green areas in the city. The French landscape architect Eduard Redont designed this park, which offers relaxing walks down tree flanked paths and a great view of Bucharest. The National Art Museum is housed in the 19th-century Royal Palace and contains galleries: one for Romanian art and the other for European Masters. The Grigore Antipa Natural History Museum has been recently renovated and includes interactive exhibits, video displays and over 300,000 artifacts, a particularly good place to take kids.