Flying from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Bucharest: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Bucharest is 2 hours.
Bucharest is 1 hour ahead of Salzburg, where W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport is located. Bucharest operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
With 3 flights a week between the two airports, W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the most popular route. Wizz Air Malta operates the earliest flight at 13:00. If you're eager to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last flight from SZG to OTP is with Wizz Air Malta at 16:40.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from SZG to Bucharest. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
You can get a direct flight from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Bucharest. Start your journey at SZG and end it at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Get on board with Wizz Air Malta. This leading carrier offers direct flights from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Bucharest.
You can enter Romania for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Austria. But before booking your flight tickets from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Bucharest, double-check for the newest rules and regulations. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some travel documentation if your trip is for business or other reasons.
SZG is around 5 kilometres from central Salzburg. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 14 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 22 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Bucharest
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Bucharest is C$92. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$235. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from SZG to Bucharest by booking at least 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Bucharest. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 34 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 36 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Bucharest, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near OTP:
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the most popular month for flights from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Bucharest. To escape the crowds, head to Bucharest in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Bucharest in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -9ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap flights from SZG to Bucharest sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Bucharest
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There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Old Town, Herastrau Park and Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman) are popular attractions which should feature on any good Bucharest itinerary.
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