Flying from Bucharest to Paris: what you need to know
Bucharest's main base, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), is where countless awesome vacations begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Bucharest to Paris.
Paris has several airports you can fly into. Disembark at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) or Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
3 hours 13 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Bucharest to Paris. Operating on the UTC+1 timezone, Paris is 1 hour behind Bucharest.
With 46 flights a week between the two airports, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Bucharest to Paris with Air France at 06:20. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the last flight from OTP to CDG is with Air France at 20:05.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Bucharest to Paris. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can visit France for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Romania. But before organizing your cheap flight from Bucharest to Paris, double-check for the newest rules and regulations. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documentation if your trip is for work or other reasons.
Flying from Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Set out from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) on a nonstop flight from Bucharest to Paris. From OTP, you can fly directly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
TAROM is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Bucharest to Paris departing from OTP.
We make it easy to plan a flight from Bucharest to Paris that includes a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
OTP is about 21 kilometers from central Bucharest. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 34 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bucharest to Paris or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is roughly 27 kilometers. It takes around 44 minutes to reach the center driving.
It typically takes 1 hour and 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Bucharest to Paris, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CDG:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
After your flight from Bucharest to Paris has arrived, you can reach the city center in about 34 minutes by car. Central Paris is roughly 19 kilometers from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
You can expect the journey to take about 57 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable hotels where you can make a pit stop near ORY. Settle in after your flight from Bucharest to Paris at any of these well-located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Paris
Right now, $26 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Paris. The cheapest price for a return flight is $65. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from Bucharest to Paris by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Bucharest to Paris. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Take advantage of filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bucharest to Paris, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Best time to go to Paris
June is the most popular month for flights from Bucharest to Paris. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Paris in February.
Book your flight from Bucharest to Paris for August if you'd like to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Paris to range from 13ºC to 29ºC.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, book a cheap ticket from Bucharest to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 9ºC.
More about Paris
Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Paris, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Paris:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Paris itinerary.
Complete your Paris trip with a car rental
Check out our lineup of car rentals once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Bucharest to Paris. Whether you're searching for a compact ride, family sedan or anything in between, you can easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect deal.