Flying from Melbourne to Bucharest: what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Bucharest.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the primary point of entry to Bucharest.
Bucharest is nine hours behind Melbourne and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you board your Melbourne to Bucharest flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Bucharest
To pick up cheap Melbourne to Bucharest flights, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Melbourne to Bucharest is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from Melbourne to Bucharest by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find a cheap Melbourne to Bucharest flight with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you want to discover another city as part of your journey or just take a break, we make it a cinch to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Hamad International Airport (DOH) is a stop you can make during your Melbourne to Bucharest flight.
Located around 12 miles from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Melbourne to Bucharest or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.
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 10 miles away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near OTP if you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Bucharest. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice and venture far and wide through Bucharest and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport about one week in advance of your Melbourne to Bucharest flight.
Best time to go to Bucharest
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne to Bucharest. July is the most popular month to visit Bucharest. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book a Melbourne to Bucharest ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bucharest to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Melbourne to Bucharest in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
More about Bucharest
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Bucharest right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Bucharest:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Museum of the Palace of the Parliament, Old Town and Herastrau Park are leading attractions which should feature on any good Bucharest itinerary.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Romania you'll want to see. About 200 miles north of Bucharest, a trip to Iasi will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Romania, head for Cluj-Napoca, about 200 miles north-west of Bucharest. St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace are among its highlights.