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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Budapest to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 08:50 and lands at 10:34
• Latest: departs at 18:20 and lands at 20:04.

The flight takes about 1h 44m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Budapest to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Budapest to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport takes 1h 44m, covering 383 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Budapest to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport range from £119 to £200, with an average of £145 over the past 12 months. Anything below £119 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £145 return, compared with £176 via a stopover through Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £31–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Wizz Air and KLM. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 72-201 / 202 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Budapest to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Budapest to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £77, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (OTP) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £14 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Klass Wagen
• Pricecarz
• Payless
• Sixt
• ADDCAR RENTAL

Flights from Budapest to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport usually depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) and arrive at Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Budapest to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 43m.

Connecting flights from Budapest to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport most commonly pass through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 50% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Budapest to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £115 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £203, a difference of £88.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only TAROM operates flights between Budapest and Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport.

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 50m, compared to 5h 29m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport is 1 hour ahead of Budapest (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport are Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral, Piata Unirii, and Sala Palatului. These are among the most viewed places in Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• TAROM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.