Flying from Paris to Bucharest: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Paris to Bucharest begins with finding the best airport to start your journey. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) are the main departure points in Paris.
Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) and Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU) are Bucharest's major gateways.
The average length of a direct Paris to Bucharest flight is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Bucharest is one hour ahead of Paris and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) is the most popular route. When booking your flight from Paris to Bucharest, you can select from 36 services each week between CDG and OTP.
To ensure you get on your Paris to Bucharest flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Bucharest
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Flying from Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can catch a direct flight from Paris to Bucharest departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Begin your trip at CDG and land at Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP).
Leading airlines that offer direct Paris to Bucharest plane tickets departing from CDG include:
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for Paris to Bucharest flights departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Vienna Airport (VIE)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Paris, CDG can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Paris to Bucharest or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 64% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Rather start your trip at Paris Orly Airport (ORY)? This hub offers nonstop flights from Paris to Bucharest, seamlessly connecting you to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP).
Book your direct Paris to Bucharest plane ticket with Wizz Air Malta. This is one of the leading carriers operating this route out of ORY.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your Paris to Bucharest flight. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your list. Whatever your plans, check out these options between Paris Orly Airport and Bucharest:
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Nice Airport (NCE)
Marseille Airport (MRS)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 25 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your flight from Paris to Bucharest:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 79%.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA)
You can take a direct flight from Paris to Bucharest jetting out of Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA). Book your ticket from BVA and head straight to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP).
Ryanair is one reputable carrier that offers direct Paris to Bucharest plane tickets from BVA.
You can lock in a ticket from Paris to Bucharest with one or more stops out of Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between BVA and Bucharest:
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
BVA is around 72 kilometres from central Paris. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Paris to Bucharest flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Paris Beauvais Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
Flights departing from BVA arrive at their final stop within the scheduled time frame 71% of the time.
The address of Paris Beauvais Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Bucharest
Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Paris to Bucharest, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near OTP:
Travel at your own pace with a Bucharest Otopeni Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice and see more of Bucharest and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Bucharest Otopeni Airport around one week in advance of your Paris to Bucharest flight.
Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU)
Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest. Following your flight from Paris to Bucharest, it'll take you approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you hop on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 35 minutes or so.
After your flight from Paris to Bucharest, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to BBU. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Bucharest Baneasa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Abbycar or ecovia and be off and running.
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride two weeks before your arrival at BBU will save you money.
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the most popular month for flights from Paris to Bucharest. To avoid the crowds, visit Bucharest in March.
Book a Paris to Bucharest ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bucharest to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Paris to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Bucharest
After booking your flight from Paris to Bucharest, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bucharest:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Caru' cu Bere, Museum of the Palace of the Parliament and National Bank of Romania Museum are essential stops on your Bucharest itinerary.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Romania you'll want to see. About 322 kilometres north of Bucharest, a visit to Iasi will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Galata Monastery, The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs.
Cluj-Napoca is another essential stop in Romania and is around 322 kilometres northwest of Bucharest. No journey is complete without experiencing Saint Michael’s Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration.