Flying from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) departing from here.
3 hours 35 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport flight.
Birmingham is two hours behind Bucharest. Birmingham International Airport is located in Birmingham, which runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
You can pick from 8 direct flights every week between Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) and Birmingham International Airport (BHX). This is the most popular route, with Wizz Air Malta offering a 6:15am departure from OTP to BHX.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Bucharest to BHX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
You can hop on a direct flight from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Ryanair is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport jetting out of OTP.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between OTP and BHX is Ryanair.
Among carriers on this route, Ryanair is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Bucharest to BHX. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
OTP is about 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
About Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Reserve a hotel near BHX if you have a late flight from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport. Select one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Birmingham International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and explore beyond Birmingham's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport flight.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Birmingham. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Right now, ج.م. 1,380 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 2,759. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Bucharest to BHX.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Save on your flight from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport by using filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is the busiest month for flights from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport (BHX). Plan your visit to Birmingham in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Bucharest to BHX flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Birmingham to range from 10ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 8ºC.
More about Birmingham
Start your Birmingham trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Birmingham itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Birmingham is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. About 153 kilometres south-east of Birmingham, a trip to London will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Bristol is another favourite destination in the United Kingdom and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Birmingham. No journey is complete without seeing Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.
