Flying from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Bucharest: what you need to know
Bucharest is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Hyderabad, where Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is located. Bucharest operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from HYD to Bucharest. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing flights from HYD to Bucharest, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you have a passport from India, you'll need an embassy visa to visit Romania. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Bucharest for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and definitely before you fly.
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Hyderabad, HYD can be reached in about 46 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 49 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near HYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Bucharest, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Bucharest
C$389 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Bucharest. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$817. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from HYD to Bucharest. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap tickets from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Bucharest is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to show the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
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Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest is roughly 21 kilometres. It takes around 34 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour and 36 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Bucharest. Book one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
Best time to go to Bucharest
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Bucharest. July is the most popular month to visit Bucharest. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Rajiv Gandhi 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 has average temperatures of between -9ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap flights from HYD to Bucharest sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bucharest
Once you've booked your flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Bucharest, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bucharest:
There are so many things to do and see 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 good Bucharest itinerary.
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