Flying from Belfast to Bucharest: what you need to know
Belfast has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Belfast to Bucharest flying out of Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
Disembark at Bucharest's major arrival point, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Belfast.
Leave plenty of time to catch your Belfast to Bucharest flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Bucharest
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap Belfast to Bucharest flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Belfast to Bucharest across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from Belfast to Bucharest by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' Belfast to Bucharest flights.
Flying from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Belfast to Bucharest flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Belfast International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
The journey from central Belfast to BFS takes around 2 hours by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a handy hotel near Belfast International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Belfast to Bucharest, these stays will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
Of the departures from Belfast International Airport, 67.55% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Split up your Belfast to Bucharest flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between George Best Belfast City Airport and Bucharest are:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can get to BHD from central Belfast in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to travel the 5 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend another night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near George Best Belfast City Airport the day before your flight from Belfast to Bucharest:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 68.3%.
Arriving in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Belfast to Bucharest, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near OTP:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice and see more of Bucharest and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the most popular month for flights from Belfast to Bucharest. To avoid the crowds, head to Bucharest in April.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 33ºC. Book your Belfast to Bucharest ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from Belfast to Bucharest in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Bucharest
After booking your flight from Belfast to Bucharest, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bucharest:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Museum of the Palace of the Parliament, Old Town and Herastrau Park are top sights which should feature on any good Bucharest itinerary.
Explore more of Romania
You've visited Bucharest, now it's time to explore other parts of Romania. Travel about 322 kilometres north to Iasi to check off its leading attractions. From Palace of Culture to Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another side of Romania, head for Cluj-Napoca, about 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest. St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace are key highlights.
