Traveling from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Bucharest: what you need to know
The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2. The city is 6 hours behind Hong Kong, where Hong Kong International Airport is located.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from HKG to Bucharest.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from traveling — and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for flights from HKG to Bucharest, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
You will need an embassy visa for Romania if you have a passport from China and are traveling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Hong Kong International Airport to Bucharest, check with your airline and the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest updates.
Traveling from central Hong Kong to HKG takes around 44 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometers in 31 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a handy hotel near HKG? If you've booked an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Bucharest, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Bucharest
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Hong Kong International Airport to Bucharest is $332. The cheapest price for a return flight is $627. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HKG to Bucharest if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
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Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest is approximately 21 kilometers. It'll take you around 34 minutes to get to the center driving.
Getting to the center on public transport takes about 1 hour and 36 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Bucharest. Check in to one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the busiest month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Bucharest. To escape the crowds, visit Bucharest in April when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Bucharest for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 17ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap flights from HKG to Bucharest in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Bucharest
After booking your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Bucharest, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. 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 figure out where to begin. Old Town, Herastrau Park and Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman) are highlights which should feature on every Bucharest itinerary.
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