Travelling from Vancouver to Bucharest: what you need to know
When looking for a flight from Vancouver to Bucharest, there's a range of airports you can take off from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are among Vancouver's main terminals.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is where your flight will arrive in Bucharest.
The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2, which is nine hours ahead of Vancouver.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Vancouver to Bucharest flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Bucharest
To find cheap Vancouver to Bucharest flights, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Vancouver to Bucharest across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver to Bucharest, these stays will put you nice and close to your departure gate:
71.77% of flights departing from Vancouver International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is around 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Make taking an early Vancouver to Bucharest flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport and get to your departure gate with time to spare:
Flights departing from YXX arrive at their final stop on schedule 67.97% of the time.
Arriving in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 35 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to OTP if you have a late flight from Vancouver to Bucharest. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car and discover Bucharest and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Pricecarz and Surprice are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Best time to go to Bucharest
April is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Bucharest, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Bucharest based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Vancouver to Bucharest ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bucharest to range from 17ºC to 33ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Vancouver to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between -9ºC and 8ºC.
More about Bucharest
Start your Bucharest trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Bucharest, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Museum of the Palace of the Parliament and Old Town are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Bucharest to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to The Revolution Square Fountain.
Explore more of Romania
You've done Bucharest, now it's time to explore other parts of Romania. Journey 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 on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Romania, consider Cluj-Napoca, about 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest. St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace are the start of reasons to visit.