Flying from Rome to Bucharest: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Rome. Check out your options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when organizing your flight from Rome to Bucharest.
Touch down at Bucharest's chief entry point, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
The average duration of a direct flight from Rome to Bucharest is 2 hours 6 minutes. Bucharest's timezone is UTC+2, making Bucharest 1 hour ahead of Rome.
The busiest route for flights from Rome to Bucharest is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Take your pick of 67 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from FCO to OTP is the 12:50 TAROM service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 12:50 with TAROM.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Rome to Bucharest.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to 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 enter Romania for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Italy. But before booking your cheap flight from Rome to Bucharest, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documentation if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Flying from Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can get a direct flight from Rome to Bucharest taking off from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Start your trip at FCO and touch down at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
If you want to leave from FCO, you can take a direct flight from Rome to Bucharest with TAROM.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for flights from Rome to Bucharest leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
FCO is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 39 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 51 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Rome to Bucharest, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Rome to Bucharest, here's where you can stop when setting off from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
You can reach CIA from central Rome in about 42 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 39 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Rome to Bucharest? Check in to a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your break officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
Arriving in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest is approximately 21 kilometres. It takes around 34 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 36 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Rome to Bucharest. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Bucharest
At the moment, C$27 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Bucharest. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$61. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flights from Rome to Bucharest.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Rome to Bucharest. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Best time to go to Bucharest
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Rome to Bucharest. July is the most popular month for a trip to Bucharest. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Rome to Bucharest for August if you'd like to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bucharest to range from 17ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Rome to Bucharest in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Bucharest
Start your Bucharest trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Rome to Bucharest, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Old Town, Herastrau Park and Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman) are highlights which should be on any well-planned Bucharest itinerary.
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