Travelling from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Bucharest: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 15 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Bucharest.
Beirut (the location of Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport) and Bucharest are in the same timezone — UTC+2.
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the most traveled route, with 8 weekly flights to choose from. You can fly from BEY to OTP at 04:05 with TAROM.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from BEY to Bucharest.
Flying over a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Nonstop flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Bucharest are available for booking. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is where you'll step off the plane.
TAROM is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Bucharest.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing flights from BEY to Bucharest, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
When travelling to Romania for tourism purposes, you will require an embassy visa if you have a passport from Lebanon. However, visa rules are subject to change and other documentation may be needed depending on the duration and purpose of your stay. Always check the latest guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Bucharest.
BEY is approximately 8 kilometres from central Beirut. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 11 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Bucharest? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near BEY:
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Bucharest
C$209 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Bucharest. A return flight starts at C$383. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book 10 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BEY to Bucharest.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Bucharest. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see 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 the centre of Bucharest is around 34 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour and 36 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Bucharest, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near OTP:
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Bucharest while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Bucharest, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Before you book a flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Bucharest, think about the type 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. Search for cheap flights from BEY to Bucharest sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Bucharest
Once you've booked your flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Bucharest, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bucharest:
Old Town and Herastrau Park are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Bucharest must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman).
Complete your Bucharest trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Bucharest and explore the city on your own terms. Easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Bucharest.