Travelling from Warsaw to Bucharest: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Warsaw. Check out your options leaving from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) when searching for a flight from Warsaw to Bucharest.
Hop off the plane at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), the major arrival point in Bucharest.
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Warsaw to Bucharest flight.
The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Warsaw.
The most popular route for flights from Warsaw to Bucharest is from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Take your pick of 27 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from WAW to OTP is the 11:00 LOT - Polish Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the last scheduled departure is at 23:00 with LOT - Polish Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to catch your Warsaw 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'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Bucharest
To secure cheap Warsaw to Bucharest flights, reserve your trip three months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on plane tickets from Warsaw to Bucharest. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Flying from Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
You can catch a direct flight from Warsaw to Bucharest taking off from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW). Begin your trip at WAW and come in for landing at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
LOT - Polish Airlines is a well-known carrier that offers direct Warsaw to Bucharest plane tickets leaving from WAW.
WAW is around 8 kilometres from central Warsaw. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Frederic Chopin Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Warsaw to Bucharest, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Frederic Chopin Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.68% of flights complete their journey on time.
Arriving in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest takes about 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Warsaw to Bucharest, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near OTP:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice to explore Bucharest and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Best time to go to Bucharest
April is the quietest month for flights from Warsaw to Bucharest, while July is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit Bucharest based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Warsaw to Bucharest ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bucharest to range from 17ºC to 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Warsaw to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between -9ºC and 8ºC.
More about Bucharest
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Bucharest right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Warsaw to Bucharest:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Museum of the Palace of the Parliament, Old Town and The Revolution Square Fountain are major attractions which should feature on any good Bucharest itinerary.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Romania you should also see. About 322 kilometres north of Bucharest, a trip to Iasi will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
Cluj-Napoca is another sought-after destination in Romania and is around 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest. No trip is complete without dropping by St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace.