Travelling from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Bucharest: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 35 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Valencia Airport to Bucharest.
Bucharest is 1 hour ahead of Valencia, where Valencia Airport is located. Bucharest operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
The busiest route is from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). You can choose from 7 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from VLC to OTP is the 00:10 Wizz Air Malta service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 23:50 with Wizz Air Malta.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from VLC to Bucharest.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Direct flights from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Bucharest are available for booking. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is where you'll step off the plane.
Be on the lookout for deals with Wizz Air Malta. This carrier operates direct flights from Valencia Airport to Bucharest.
You don't need a visa for Romania if you have a passport from Spain and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before booking your flight tickets from Valencia Airport to Bucharest, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest rules.
Travelling from central Valencia to VLC takes around 1 hour and 33 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 22 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a handy hotel close to VLC? If you've booked an early flight from Valencia Airport to Bucharest, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Bucharest
C$51 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Valencia Airport to Bucharest. Return flights start at C$118. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from VLC to Bucharest by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Valencia Airport to Bucharest. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest is roughly 21 kilometres. It takes about 34 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 36 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Valencia Airport to Bucharest, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near OTP:
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the busiest month for flights from Valencia Airport to Bucharest. To skip the crowds, travel to Bucharest in April when things are quieter.
Before booking a flight from Valencia Airport to Bucharest, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -9ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap flights from VLC to Bucharest sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Bucharest
After booking your flight from Valencia Airport to Bucharest, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bucharest:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Old Town, Herastrau Park and Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman) are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Bucharest itinerary.
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