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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zurich Airport to Bucharest? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 143 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Bucharest.134 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Tue, 9 Jun.Return flight with easyJet and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Zurich on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 134 €, select.

Bucharest.137 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Jun, returning Wed, 24 Jun.Return flight with Vueling Airlines and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Zurich on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Baneasa.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 137 €, select.

Bucharest.142 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Vueling Airlines and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Zurich on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 142 €, select.

Bucharest.143 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Tue, 12 May.Return flight with Vueling Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Zurich on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 143 €, select.

Bucharest.147 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Vueling Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Zurich on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Baneasa.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 147 €, select.

Bucharest.153 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with Vueling Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Zurich on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Baneasa.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 153 €, select.

Bucharest.156 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Thu, 9 Jul.Return flight with Eurowings and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Eurowings, departs from Zurich on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 156 €, select.

Bucharest.158 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Zurich on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 158 €, select.

Bucharest.158 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Zurich on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 158 €, select.

Bucharest.158 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Zurich on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 158 €, select.

Bucharest.158 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Aug, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Zurich on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 158 €, select.

Bucharest.158 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Jun, returning Tue, 23 Jun.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Zurich on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 158 €, select.

Bucharest.159 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Zurich on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 159 €, select.

Bucharest.159 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Zurich on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 159 €, select.

Bucharest.159 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Zurich on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 159 €, select.

Bucharest.159 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Thu, 18 Jun.Return flight with SunExpress and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with SunExpress, departs from Zurich on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 159 €, select.

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Alternative Zurich to Bucharest routes

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Zurich to Bucharest: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	134 €
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	2 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airline	SWISS
Average flights per week	76

Finding cheap flights from Zurich to Bucharest: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Bucharest?

There's one airport in Bucharest: Bucharest Otopeni.

How much are return flights from Zurich to Bucharest?

The best price we found for a return flight from Zurich to Bucharest is 134 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Zurich to Bucharest?

2 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Zurich to Bucharest.

Which airlines fly direct from Zurich to Bucharest?

SWISS, TAP Air Portugal and Air Canada fly direct from Zurich to Bucharest.

How many flights are there a week from Zurich to Bucharest?

As of April 2026, there are 38 flights per week flying from Zurich to Bucharest.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zurich to Bucharest?

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Bucharest is usually May.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Bucharest?

If you're flying from Zurich Airport, the cheapest airport near Bucharest is Bucharest Otopeni – which is 14.8 km away from the centre of Bucharest. We've found flights into this airport from 134 €.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Bucharest on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Bucharest on Tuesday, 26 May 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Bucharest?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Zurich Airport to Bucharest?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Bucharest but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Bucharest?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bucharest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Bucharest?

In April, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. July is typically the warmest month in Bucharest, when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -5°C. The rainiest month is June.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Zurich Airport to Bucharest with?

Currently, easyJet and SWISS offer the cheapest flight tickets to Bucharest.

Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest: what you need to know

The average time for a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Bucharest is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Bucharest is one hour ahead of Zurich, where Zurich Airport is located. Bucharest follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the most traveled route, with 15 weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from ZRH to OTP is with SWISS at 22:00. Opt for the first departure with SWISS at 09:50 if you want to fly out earlier.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your ZRH to Bucharest flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You can book a direct Zurich Airport to Bucharest ticket. Begin your trip at ZRH and arrive at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Keep your eyes peeled for promotions from SWISS. This carrier has direct flights from Zurich Airport to Bucharest.
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of Zurich, ZRH can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 10 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near ZRH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Zurich Airport to Bucharest or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels put convenience first:
76% of flights that leave from Zurich Airport reach their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest

73 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Bucharest flight. A return ticket right now is 134 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from ZRH to Bucharest.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for landing an epic deal on Zurich Airport to Bucharest tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's an updated deal for cheap flights from ZRH to Bucharest.
Find an affordable flight from Zurich Airport to Bucharest with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Bucharest

Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to the centre of Bucharest takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Zurich Airport to Bucharest. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from ZRH to Bucharest.

Baneasa Airport (BBU)

Central Bucharest is around 8 kilometres from Baneasa Airport (BBU). Disembark your flight from Zurich Airport to Bucharest and then look for any airport signs directing you to the city centre.
Following your ZRH to Bucharest flight, settle in at a hotel close to BBU. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from BBU two weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.

Best time to go to Bucharest

January is the quietest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Bucharest, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Bucharest based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Zurich Airport to Bucharest plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZRH to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).

More about Bucharest

Start your Bucharest trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Zurich Airport to Bucharest, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Museum of the Palace of the Parliament and Caru' cu Bere are just two of the big attractions to put on your Bucharest travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at National Bank of Romania Museum.

Explore more of Romania

You've done Bucharest, now it's time to discover other corners of Romania. Journey around 322 kilometres north to Iasi to check off its top sights. From Galata Monastery to The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Cluj-Napoca is another essential stop in Romania and is around 322 kilometres northwest of Bucharest. No trip is complete without seeing St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration.