Travelling from Baia Mare Airport (BAY) to Bucharest: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Baia Mare Airport to Bucharest and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Bucharest and Baia Mare (where Baia Mare Airport is located) share the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch on arrival.
The most popular route is from Baia Mare Airport (BAY) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Choose from 9 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from BAY to OTP is the 05:20 TAROM option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the last departure is at 17:55 with TAROM.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from BAY to Bucharest. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as October and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Nonstop flights from Baia Mare Airport (BAY) to Bucharest are available for booking. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is where you'll disembark.
TAROM is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Baia Mare Airport to Bucharest.
After booking your flight tickets from Baia Mare Airport to Bucharest, get your documents in order. A passport or visa isn't required since you're travelling within Romania. As long as you have another valid proof of identity, like an ID card or driver's licence, you're good to go.
BAY is approximately 10 kilometres from central Baia Mare. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 16 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Baia Mare Airport to Bucharest? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BAY:
How to find the cheapest flights from Baia Mare Airport (BAY) to Bucharest
C$34 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Baia Mare Airport to Bucharest. Return flights start from C$101. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book 8 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BAY to Bucharest.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Baia Mare Airport to Bucharest. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest is around 34 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour and 36 minutes to get there using public transport.
Reserve a hotel near OTP if you have a late flight from Baia Mare Airport to Bucharest. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the busiest month for flights from Baia Mare Airport to Bucharest. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Bucharest in April when things are quieter.
Before booking a flight from Baia Mare Airport to Bucharest, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -9ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap flights from BAY to Bucharest around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Bucharest
Once you've booked your flight from Baia Mare Airport to Bucharest, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bucharest:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Old Town, Herastrau Park and Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman) are must-visits when exploring Bucharest.
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