Flights from Athens to Bucharest: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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Route details

743 km

Distance

Weather now

☀️

+86°F

Clear sky

Airports

OTP

16km

BBU

8km

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August

2026

Flight prices from Athens to Bucharest

You can usually book a return flight from Athens to Bucharest for that amount:

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Bucharest?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Athens to Bucharest flight (one-way) at the moment:

We don’t have data for this route yet. Try searching different months by clicking on them below and get a feeling of when it’s best to fly for you.

Is Bucharest an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Athens to Bucharest with other routes:

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Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.

Direct flights from Athens to Bucharest

We could not found any direct flights to Bucharest, if you are flying from Athens. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Romania).

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Airports in Bucharest and Athens

Bucharest has 2 airports and Athens has 2 airports.

Bucharest

Athens

Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

http://www.bucharestairports.ro/

16 km from Bucharest city center.

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Taxi

~20 min.

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Bus

~30 min.

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Train

~25 min.

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Shuttle

~20 min.

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Subway

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

8 km from Bucharest city center.

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Taxi

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

Which airport in Bucharest is better?

The closest airport to Bucharest city center is Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) with 8 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), trip will take 30 min.

Planning a trip from Athens to Bucharest? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Bucharest looks currently:

Sun, 23 August

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+86°F

Clear sky

6 m/s

25 %

Mon, 24 August

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+93°F

Rain

6 m/s

25 %

Tue, 25 August

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+95°F

Rain

8 m/s

18 %

Wed, 26 August

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+84°F

Rain

6 m/s

31 %

Thu, 27 August

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+82°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

37 %

Fri, 28 August

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+82°F

Broken clouds

5 m/s

26 %

Sat, 29 August

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+86°F

Rain

5 m/s

28 %

Sun, 30 August

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+82°F

Scattered clouds

8 m/s

37 %

Mon, 31 August

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+88°F

Broken clouds

5 m/s

25 %

Tue, 01 September

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+86°F

Clear sky

7 m/s

29 %

Wed, 02 September

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+90°F

Rain

4 m/s

25 %

Thu, 03 September

🌦

+90°F

Rain

5 m/s

25 %

Fri, 04 September

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+84°F

Broken clouds

8 m/s

35 %

Sat, 05 September

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+66°F

Rain

8 m/s

72 %

Sun, 06 September

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+72°F

Rain

6 m/s

59 %

Mon, 07 September

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+81°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

35 %

How expensive is Bucharest?

Bucharest prices compared to Athens:

Bucharest is in average 15% cheaper than Athens. The biggest difference is Ut. The smallest difference is Food (+3%) and Sports (-5%).

Some Price Examples (vs Athens):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$11.67 vs $16.32

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$50.09 vs $65.30

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McMeal at McDonalds

$6.67 vs $9.80

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Cappuccino (regular)

$3.42 vs $4.67

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.14 vs $2.78

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.05 vs $0.82

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$1.74 vs $1.93

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$1.06 vs $1.24

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Eggs (regular) (12)

$3.62 vs $5.00

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Local Cheese (1kg)

$8.68 vs $13.50

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.37 vs $11.55

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Banana (1kg)

$1.96 vs $2.38

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$8.34 vs $9.80

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.30 vs $2.21

Bucharest in average is 15% cheaper

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The biggest difference is Utilities, Transport, Salaries prices.

FAQ

Flying from Athens to Bucharest? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports are in Bucharest?

Bucharest is served by 2 airports: Henri Coanda International Airport, Aurel Vlaicu International Airport. The nearest airport is Aurel Vlaicu International Airport located 8 km away.

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How far is it between Athens and Bucharest by plane?

Bucharest is around 743 km away from Athens.

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What is the flight time from Athens to Bucharest?

Typically it takes from ∞h NaNm to -∞h NaNm to fly from Athens to Bucharest.

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How good the weather is in Bucharest?

The coldest month is January with an average temperature of +30°F. The hottest month is August with an average temperature of +81°F. Right now it is +86°F and Clear sky in Bucharest.

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Is there a direct connection between Athens and Bucharest?

No, there are no direct flights to Bucharest if you are flying from Athens.

Bucharest guide

Bucharest themes

This is what Bucharest is known for:

Historic

Location

Bucharest is located in Romania, 743 km away from Athens:

Bucharest time zone

Both Athens and Bucharest have the same time zone

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02:30

Time in Bucharest right now

Currency and exchange rate

100 Romanian Leu equals 22.23 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 449.88 Romanian Leu.

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100 L = $22.23

Exchange rate

Visa to Romania

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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Visa-free

For US citizens

Language in Romania

Official language in Romania is Romanian. People knowledge of English is advanced².

Romanian

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Bucharest is considered a very safe place³.

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Very safe

Air Quality

Bucharest generally has a moderate level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: moderate

Bucharest pros and cons

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