Travelling from Bucharest to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): What you need to know
Bucharest's main base, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Bucharest to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
The average time for a direct Bucharest to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight is 3 hours 15 minutes.
Paris is one hour behind Bucharest. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is located in Paris, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most popular route. There are 37 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer to head out later, hop on the last flight with TAROM at 3:55pm. Choose the first OTP to CDG departure with Air France at 6:05am if you'd rather not wait around.
To ensure you get on your flight from Bucharest to CDG, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
You can find a direct flight from Bucharest to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
You'll have your pick of airlines that operate direct flights from Bucharest to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport departing from OTP. Book your seat with one of these:
TAROM is the airline most travellers choose for flights from OTP to CDG.
With a reliable 89.87% of services arriving as scheduled, Air France leads the way in punctuality on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Bucharest to CDG that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between OTP and CDG include:
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
OTP is about 16 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bucharest to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
Baneasa Airport (BBU)
The distance from Bucharest's city centre to BBU is about 8 kilometres. Take into account the available transport options and possible delays when working out the quickest way to get to the airport.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Bucharest to CDG flight? Check in to a hotel near Baneasa Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Most flights that leave Baneasa Airport get to their destination on schedule. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
About Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Bucharest to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near CDG:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Bucharest to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Getting from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Paris. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Right now, ج.م. 2,437 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 5,515. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Bucharest to CDG, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
July is when most people book flights from Bucharest to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Plan your visit to Paris in January for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Bucharest to CDG plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 9ºC.
More about Paris
Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. 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 work out where to begin. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River are popular attractions which should feature on any good Paris itinerary.
Explore more of France
Paris will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres north of Paris, a trip to Lille will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Palais des Beaux Arts, Grand'Place and Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille Cathedral at Lille.
If you're interested in discovering another side of France, consider Reims, roughly 113 kilometres east of Paris. Champagne Park, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Centre of Visits and Krug are key reasons to visit.
