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

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7651 km

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OTP

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Bucharest?

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

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7 - 14 nights

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We’ve developed the Trip Period feature to help you find the best prices to Bucharest if you are flexible. Just select the amount of days that you want to be away and the desired month and we’ll find the best combination.

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Is Bucharest an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from New York to Bucharest with other routes:

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Direct flights to Bucharest

There are 1 airlines that fly directly to Bucharest: Heli Securite. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport. Most airlines arrive to Henri Coanda International Airport. Most flights depart on Friday, Wednesday.

Airlines that have direct flights to Bucharest

Heli Securite

JFK

OTP

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Airlines that have connecting flights to Bucharest

There are 10 other airlines that fly from New York to Bucharest, including SWISS, LOT - Polish Airlines, United Airlines, British Airways and others.

SWISS

LOT - Polish Airlines

United Airlines

British Airways

Lars

Founder, CEO

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are your choice if you want to fly direct. Then you most likely will arrive at Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Pick Friday, Wednesday to depart when looking for a direct flight.

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Airports in Bucharest and New York

Bucharest has 1 airport and New York has 4 airports.

Bucharest

New York

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

1 airline with direct flights

Which airport in Bucharest is better?

The closest airport to Bucharest city center is Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) with 16 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. Most airlines like Heli Securite with direct flights are flying to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).

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Founder, CEO

Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is usually the main choice for traveling to Bucharest. If you want to get to Bucharest faster, use the bus. The trip will take about 30 min.

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Where to stay in Bucharest

Find the right accommodation in Bucharest with Avionero:

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Vila Casa Victor

Str. Emanoil Porumbaru nr. 44, Sector 1

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle

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Hotel Cantemir

Bd. Dimitrie Cantemir 13A

24-Hour Reception • Elevator / Lift • Multilingual Staff

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My Hotel Apartments

C. Dobrogeanu Gherea 64

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle • Safe-Deposit Box

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Pullman Bucharest World Trade Center

10 Montreal Square

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool

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Hotel Boutique Monaco

Jean Luis Calderon 74

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Non-Smoking Rooms

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Bucharest guide

Bucharest themes

This is what Bucharest is known for:

Spa

Castles

Markets

Historic

Location

Bucharest is located in Romania, 7651 km away from New York:

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Founder, CPO

You can actually search based on themes. Do you want to see all the possible destinations with "Spa" or "Castles"? Simply select the right theme in the destination field.

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Currency and exchange rate

100 Romanian Leu equals 21.28 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 469.88 Romanian Leu.

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100 L = $21.28

Exchange rate

Visa to Romania

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

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Visa-free

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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

Planning a trip to Bucharest? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Bucharest looks currently:

Tue, 19 November

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+50°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

43 %

Wed, 20 November

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+54°F

Few clouds

3 m/s

45 %

Thu, 21 November

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+45°F

Rain

8 m/s

74 %

Fri, 22 November

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+45°F

Scattered clouds

5 m/s

52 %

Sat, 23 November

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+43°F

Snow

8 m/s

49 %

Sun, 24 November

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+39°F

Clear sky

3 m/s

48 %

Mon, 25 November

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+41°F

Clear sky

2 m/s

48 %

Tue, 26 November

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+39°F

Clear sky

2 m/s

46 %

Wed, 27 November

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+43°F

Few clouds

2 m/s

37 %

Thu, 28 November

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+43°F

Few clouds

4 m/s

70 %

Fri, 29 November

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+43°F

Rain

7 m/s

76 %

Sat, 30 November

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+37°F

Snow

9 m/s

78 %

Sun, 01 December

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+36°F

Snow

8 m/s

63 %

Mon, 02 December

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+34°F

Broken clouds

5 m/s

61 %

Tue, 03 December

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+32°F

Snow

6 m/s

99 %

Wed, 04 December

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+32°F

Snow

4 m/s

100 %

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Monthly weather

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Bucharest will be like?

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Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Bucharest.

FAQ

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

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What airports does Bucharest has?

There are 1 of airport in Bucharest: Henri Coanda International Airport. The closest one is Henri Coanda International Airport which is 16 km away.

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How far is it to fly to Bucharest?

A passenger flying direct to Bucharest will travel around 7651 km if flying from New York.

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How long does it take to travel to Bucharest?

You should expect a flight time around if you are flying from New York.

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When should I fly to Bucharest?

The peak of traveling to Bucharest usually comes to , while the cheapest month is . If you travel now, the weather in Bucharest is Broken clouds.

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How much does it cost to fly to Bucharest?

The price depends on seasonality, how early you book your flight and if it is a direct flight or you have a stop-over.

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What’s the weather like in Bucharest?

On average you could expect +30°F in January to +75°F in July. Currently, it is Broken clouds and +50°F in Bucharest.

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Are there any direct flights to Bucharest?

Yes, there are direct flights to Bucharest, if you are flying from New York. You can fly to Bucharest 2 days a week: Friday, Wednesday.

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Which airlines offer direct flights to Bucharest?

Here are the airlines that have direct connections to Bucharest: Heli Securite.

About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.

Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Bucharest.

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Source of the data

The prices, airlines, and airport data on the pages come from our own database. It is based on searches made by our users and comes with some degree of approximation and estimation.

Prices stated on the page are “cached prices”, meaning that those prices were accurate when the search was made. Usually, there is a time stamp next to such prices.

Quotes on the page are coming from real people with whom we did multiple interviews about the route.

Other sources:

(1) Visa data is taken from Passport Index;
(2) “English knowledge” is based on the ranking of countries and regions by English skills by EF;
(3) “Safety index” is taken from Numbeo;
(4) “Air quality index” is a PM2.5 data from 2023 taken from IQAir;
(5) Amount of trees is an approximation (source: Climate Neutral Group);

Last updated 6.06.2024