Travelling from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Bucharest: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Bucharest and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2. The city is 1 hour ahead of Leipzig, where Leipzig/Halle Airport is located.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from LEJ to Bucharest. It's generally best 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 earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
You can catch a nonstop flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Bucharest that arrives at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
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Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from LEJ to Bucharest. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can visit Romania for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Germany. But before reserving your flight tickets from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Bucharest, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
LEJ is around 21 kilometres from central Leipzig. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 29 minutes.
Want a handy hotel close to LEJ? If you're catching an early flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Bucharest, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Bucharest
C$142 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Bucharest. A return flight starts at C$335. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from LEJ to Bucharest, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest is about 34 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to OTP if you have a late flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Bucharest. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the most popular month for flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Bucharest. To avoid the crowds, visit Bucharest in April when things are quieter.
Before booking a flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Bucharest, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from LEJ 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 best places to stay in Bucharest right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Bucharest:
Old Town and Herastrau Park are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Bucharest travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman).
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