Flying from Belfast to Bucharest: what you need to know
Belfast is home to two main airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Belfast to Bucharest leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
Come in for landing at Bucharest's chief entry point, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Leave enough time to make your flight from Belfast to Bucharest. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You can travel to Romania for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from United Kingdom. But before booking your cheap flight from Belfast to Bucharest, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Flying from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Belfast to Bucharest. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Belfast International Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
BFS is around 32 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 31 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Belfast to Bucharest? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Belfast International Airport:
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Get the most out of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Belfast to Bucharest. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, here's where you can stop between Belfast International Airport and Bucharest:
Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
BHD is around 8 kilometres from central Belfast. It takes 12 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 22 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Belfast to Bucharest? Check in to a hotel near George Best Belfast City Airport before your vacation officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Arriving in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to the centre of Bucharest takes about 34 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 36 minutes if you're using public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to OTP if you're catching a late flight from Belfast to Bucharest. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Bucharest
Currently, C$73 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Bucharest. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$169. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Belfast to Bucharest, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Best time to go to Bucharest
April is the quietest month for flights from Belfast to Bucharest, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Bucharest based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Belfast to Bucharest in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Belfast to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between -9ºC and 8ºC.
More about Bucharest
Start your Bucharest trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Belfast to Bucharest, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Old Town, Herastrau Park and Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman) are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Bucharest itinerary.
Complete your Bucharest trip with a car rental
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