Flying from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
Bucharest is one hour ahead of Nice and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of eight weekly Cote D'Azur Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flights. The 08:10 departure with Wizz Air Malta is the earliest you can take. Wizz Air Malta operates the latest service of the day at 23:40.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your NCE to OTP flight. 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.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Bucharest (and then exploring more of Romania!) is a cinch with TAROM. This popular carrier has direct flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
TAROM is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Among carriers operating NCE to OTP flights, TAROM leads the way for on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. These are the top stopovers between NCE and OTP:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Vienna International Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
ج.م. 1,704 is currently the best price for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 3,522. These fares may change depending on availability.
To get cheap tickets from NCE to OTP, reserve your trip seven months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from NCE to OTP.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Of the flights that depart from Cote D'Azur Airport, 74.5% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Cote D'Azur Airport from central Nice, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to NCE? If you're catching an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Reserve a hotel near OTP if you're on a late Cote D'Azur Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice and explore beyond Bucharest's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest
From Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, Bucharest is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Bucharest. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -9ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from NCE to OTP sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Romania
Iasi is just one of the many places in Romania waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Bucharest. Around 322 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
Around 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca is another favourite stop in Romania. Start your sightseeing at St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace.
