Travelling from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Bucharest: what you need to know
The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2. The city is 2 hours ahead of Bournemouth, where Bournemouth Airport is located.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from BOH to Bucharest. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to plan a flight from BOH to Bucharest that includes a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Malta International Airport (MLA)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
You can enter Romania for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from United Kingdom. But before reserving your flight tickets from Bournemouth Airport to Bucharest, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for work or other reasons.
Located around 13 kilometres from central Bournemouth, BOH can be reached in about 17 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BOH? If you're catching an early flight from Bournemouth Airport to Bucharest, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Bucharest
C$92 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bournemouth Airport to Bucharest. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$159. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BOH to Bucharest if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Getting cheap tickets from Bournemouth Airport to Bucharest is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from BOH to Bucharest. There's no need to look every day to see whether prices have dropped. We'll let you know when there's a change in price.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Bournemouth Airport to Bucharest. Simply select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is around 21 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 34 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 36 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Bournemouth Airport to Bucharest, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near OTP:
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the busiest month for flights from Bournemouth Airport to Bucharest. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Bucharest in April when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Bournemouth Airport to Bucharest for August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 17ºC to 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from BOH to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between -9ºC and 8ºC.
More about Bucharest
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bucharest right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Bournemouth Airport to Bucharest:
Every great vacation has to include some sightseeing. Old Town, Herastrau Park and Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman) are must-visits when exploring Bucharest.
Complete your Bucharest trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Bucharest and see the sights at your own pace. Easily compare options in one place to find the perfect ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Bournemouth Airport to Bucharest.
