Travelling from Bangkok to Bucharest: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Bangkok. Check out your options leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang Airport (DMK) when booking your flight from Bangkok to Bucharest.
When working out where to land in Bucharest, Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) and Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU) are the primary gateways.
Bucharest's timezone is UTC+2, making Bucharest five hours behind Bangkok.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your Bangkok to Bucharest flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Bucharest
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap Bangkok to Bucharest flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Bangkok to Bucharest is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and pick up a fantastic deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll tell you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from Bangkok to Bucharest.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops by using the filters. Alternatively, sort your Bangkok to Bucharest flight results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
Flying from Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Bangkok to Bucharest flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Vienna Airport (VIE)
BKK is around 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Bangkok to Bucharest or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
You can get to DMK from the centre of Bangkok in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to travel the 21 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Bangkok to Bucharest, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Don Mueang Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Don Mueang Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 60%.
Arriving in Bucharest
Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
It usually takes 35 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Bangkok to Bucharest, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near OTP:
Travel at your own speed with a Bucharest Otopeni Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice and venture far and wide through Bucharest and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Bucharest Otopeni Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU)
The centre of Bucharest is approximately 8 kilometres from Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU). As soon as your flight from Bangkok to Bucharest has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 20 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to BBU. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Bangkok to Bucharest:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Bucharest Baneasa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Abbycar or ecovia and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from BBU two weeks in advance often means better deals and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Bucharest. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Bucharest in March.
Book a Bangkok to Bucharest ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bucharest to range from 17ºC to 34ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Bangkok to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between -9ºC and 8ºC.
More about Bucharest
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bucharest right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Bucharest:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Caru' cu Bere, Museum of the Palace of the Parliament and National Bank of Romania Museum are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Bucharest itinerary.
Explore more of Romania
You've visited Bucharest, now it's time to discover other corners of Romania. Journey around 322 kilometres north to Iasi to tick off its must-visit sights. From Galata Monastery to The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Cluj-Napoca is another favourite destination in Romania and is around 322 kilometres northwest of Bucharest. No journey is complete without experiencing Saint Michael’s Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration.
