Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Bucharest: what you need to know
Bucharest is 9 hours behind Melbourne, where Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located. Bucharest operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from MEL to Bucharest, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Finding a stopover on your flight from MEL to Bucharest is easy. Whether you want to potentially save on your fare or explore a new city, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to explore your options. A popular stop is Hamad International Airport (DOH).
If you hold a passport from Australia and are travelling to Romania for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may differ based on your reason for visiting and can be subject to change. For the latest information, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bucharest.
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 42 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 28 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a handy hotel near MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bucharest, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Bucharest
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bucharest is C$687. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,286. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from MEL to Bucharest. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bucharest across the month. It's the best way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Locking in a cheap ticket from MEL to Bucharest is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when the price has fallen.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bucharest.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is around 21 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 34 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 36 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bucharest. Check in to one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
Best time to go to Bucharest
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bucharest. July is the busiest month to travel to Bucharest. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bucharest for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 17ºC to 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from MEL 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. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bucharest, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Old Town, Herastrau Park and Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman) are major attractions which should be on any good Bucharest itinerary.
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