Travelling from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) to Bucharest: what you need to know
The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2. The city is 1 hour ahead of Gdansk, where Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport is located.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from GDN to Bucharest.
Flying over a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from GDN to Bucharest with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zadar Airport (ZAD)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
You won't need a visa for Romania if you have a passport from Poland and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before booking your flight tickets from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Bucharest, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
GDN is about 14 kilometres from central Gdansk. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 53 minutes.
Have an early flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Bucharest? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to GDN:
How to find the cheapest flights from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) to Bucharest
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Bucharest is C$30. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$74. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GDN to Bucharest if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Bucharest across the entire month. It's the best way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you from searching for cheap tickets from GDN to Bucharest every day.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Bucharest, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest takes about 34 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour and 36 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Bucharest. Check in to one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Bucharest while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Bucharest, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Bucharest for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 17ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap flights from GDN to Bucharest in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Bucharest
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bucharest right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Bucharest:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Old Town, Herastrau Park and Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman) are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Bucharest itinerary.
Complete your Bucharest trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Bucharest and see the sights at your leisure. Easily compare rates in one go to find your perfect ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to Bucharest.