Travelling from Buenos Aires to Bucharest: what you need to know
Buenos Aires is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Buenos Aires to Bucharest departing from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Hop off the plane at Bucharest's major arrival point, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Bucharest is five hours ahead of Buenos Aires and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you make your Buenos Aires to Bucharest flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Bucharest
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Located around 6 kilometres from central Buenos Aires, AEP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near Jorge Newbery Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Buenos Aires to Bucharest, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
83.76% of flights departing from Jorge Newbery Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from AEP.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Break up your Buenos Aires to Bucharest flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Ministro Pistarini Airport and Bucharest are:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
EZE is about 24 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Buenos Aires to Bucharest? Unwind in a hotel near Ministro Pistarini Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Most flights that leave Ministro Pistarini Airport touch down at their destination right on cue. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 83.93%.
Arriving in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 35 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Buenos Aires to Bucharest. Check in to one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice and explore beyond Bucharest's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport about one week ahead of your Buenos Aires to Bucharest flight.
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the busiest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Bucharest. To escape the crowds, head to Bucharest in April.
When booking your Buenos Aires to Bucharest tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Bucharest
Start your Bucharest trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Buenos Aires to Bucharest, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Museum of the Palace of the Parliament, Old Town and Herastrau Park are attractions you won't want to skip in Bucharest.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Romania waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres north of Bucharest, a trip to Iasi will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
Around 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca is another essential stop in Romania. No visit is complete without checking out St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace.