Cheap Flights to Bucharest

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Cheap Flights to Bucharest

One of the coolest cities in Eastern Europe, Bucharest is an ideal travel destination for anyone looking to discover the next big thing without breaking the bank.  Although Romania joined the European Union a decade ago, they continue to use their own currency (the Romanian leu) and costs for accommodation, dining and entertainment remain remarkably low.  Whether you want to see world-famous architecture, quirky museums or trendy coffee shops, Skyscanner's flight search can help get you to Bucharest for less. 

Best Time to Book a Flight to Bucharest

Temperatures in Bucharest frequently hover below zero from November until March, making the period from April until October ideal for a holiday in the Romanian capital.  Spring, summer and autumn are usually sunny and rarely experience rain, so you'll be able to walk around the city's historic center for hours.  Jazz fanatics will want to visit during the city's annual fall jazz music festival, while families will want to take in the free activities offered each year on Children's Day, a brand-new annual holiday being celebrated for the first time on June 1st, 2017. 

Airlines that Fly to Bucharest

Bucharest's Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is located in a town called Otopeni, about sixteen kilometres north of central Bucharest.  The airport is built around one large terminal with separate sections for arrivals and departures.  Although there are no direct flights from Canada to Bucharest, it is possible to make the journey with only one connection at one of Europe's many modern airports.  Consider booking your flight to Bucharest through Frankfurt with Lufthansa, through Amsterdam with KLM, or through Paris with Air France.  Once you've found your perfect flight, set up a Skyscanner price alert to be notified when fares go on sale or prices drop. 

What to See and Do in Bucharest

It's almost impossible to visit Bucharest and not see the monolithic Palace of Parliament building, which is the second-largest building the world.  You can tour some of the building's 3100 rooms on an official tour, where you will learn how more than ten percent of the city was moved to accommodate the construction of this Communist icon. 

Your next stop should be Bucharest's Old Town, which is also the ideal place to reserve your hotel room.  Here, trendy restaurants and boutiques share colorful, narrow streets with historic churches and inns, as well as some beautiful covered shopping arcades.  Don't miss the Old Court, which was once the home of Vlad the Impaler.  If you still have time, head one block past the north end of Calea Victoriei to the Museum of the Romanian Peasant, a bizarre, but charming, celebration of rural living and doting grandmothers.