Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bucharest: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bucharest is 3 hours 20 minutes.
Bucharest is 1 hour ahead of Barcelona, where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located. Bucharest operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
With 15 flights a week between the two airports, Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the busiest route. Wizz Air Malta operates the earliest flight at 09:10. If you're eager to make the most of your day before leaving, the last departure from BCN to OTP is with Wizz Air Malta at 21:15.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from BCN to Bucharest.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Nonstop flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bucharest are available for booking. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is where you'll complete your journey.
Wizz Air Malta is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bucharest.
We make it easy to find a flight from BCN to Bucharest that includes a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
You won't need a visa for Romania if you hold a passport from Spain and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before booking your flight tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bucharest, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest rules.
The journey from central Barcelona to BCN takes about 33 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bucharest? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to BCN:
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bucharest
C$46 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bucharest. A return flight starts at C$100. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To secure cheap tickets from BCN to Bucharest, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of the departure date.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bucharest. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bucharest, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest is roughly 21 kilometres. It takes around 34 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 36 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bucharest. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bucharest while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Bucharest, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Before locking in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat 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.
Look for cheap flights from BCN to Bucharest in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Bucharest
After booking your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bucharest, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bucharest:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Old Town, Herastrau Park and Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman) are major attractions which should be on any good Bucharest itinerary.
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