Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Bucharest: what you need to know
Helsinki (the location of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport) and Bucharest share the same timezone — UTC+2.
Leave enough time to make your flight from HEL to Bucharest. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra 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 HEL to Bucharest with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Riga International Airport (RIX)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
You can visit Romania for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Finland. But before reserving your flight tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bucharest, double-check for the newest rules and regulations. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documents if your trip is for business or another reason.
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Helsinki, HEL can be reached in approximately 29 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport will take roughly 44 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bucharest? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near HEL:
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Bucharest
C$75 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bucharest. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$190. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from HEL to Bucharest, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bucharest across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from HEL to Bucharest. You don't need to look every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll notify you when there's a change in price.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bucharest, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to the centre of Bucharest takes around 34 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 36 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bucharest. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bucharest. To skip the crowds, head for Bucharest in April when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bucharest for August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 17ºC to 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from HEL to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between -9ºC and 8ºC.
More about Bucharest
Start your Bucharest trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bucharest, browse our range of hotels including:
Old Town and Herastrau Park are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Bucharest itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman).
Complete your Bucharest trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Bucharest and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare options in one place to find the perfect set of wheels once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bucharest.