Flying from Melbourne to Bucharest: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Bucharest departing from here.
Touch down at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), the primary hub in Bucharest.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to Bucharest, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can enter Romania for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Australia. But before organizing your cheap flight from Melbourne to Bucharest, double-check for the newest rules and regulations. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers offer the perfect opportunity to explore a new city or just have a break during your trip. When searching for a flight from Melbourne to Bucharest, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to browse all potential stops. Hamad International Airport (DOH) is an option if you're leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 28 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 42 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Bucharest? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Arriving in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 34 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 36 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Reserve a hotel close to OTP if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Bucharest. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Bucharest
C$750 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Bucharest. Return flights start from C$1,757. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to Bucharest, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Melbourne to Bucharest is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Best time to go to Bucharest
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Melbourne to Bucharest. July is the busiest month for a trip to Bucharest. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Melbourne to Bucharest in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -9ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap flights from Melbourne to Bucharest sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bucharest
Start your Bucharest trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Bucharest, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Old Town and Herastrau Park are a couple of top attractions to add to your Bucharest travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman).
Complete your Bucharest trip with a car rental
Discover our lineup of car rentals once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Melbourne to Bucharest. Whether you're looking for an SUV, a compact ride or something in between, you can compare companies in one go to find the perfect deal.
