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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Paris to Bucharest:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:52
• Latest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 23:42.

The flight takes about 2h 52m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Paris to Bucharest:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from Paris to Bucharest takes 2h 52m, covering 1,161 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 Paris to Bucharest range from £117 to £263, with an average of £177 over the past 12 months. Anything below £117 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the £177 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £102 return via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), compared with £178 for direct.

Wizz Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air France has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Paris to Bucharest flights are:

• Wizz Air: 86% on time
• Air France: 85% on time
• Ryanair: 79% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £13–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Paris to Bucharest flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Paris to Bucharest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £45, which is 63% below the typical average for this route.

Since Bucharest is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (OTP) – daily rates from around £1:

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

Near Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU) – daily rates from around £1:

• Klass Wagen
• Pricecarz
• ADDCAR RENTAL
• Wheego
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals

Flights from Paris to Bucharest may depart from several airports in Paris area, including Paris Beauvais-Tille (BVA), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris-Le Bourget (LBG) and Paris Orly (ORY), with arrivals available at airports in Bucharest such as Bucharest Baneasa (BBU) and Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Paris to Bucharest route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 03m.

One-stop flights from Paris to Bucharest most commonly connect through:

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Paris to Bucharest. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £171 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £222, a difference of £51.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

6 airlines operate flights between Paris and Bucharest. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air France
• TAROM
• Wizz Air
• Ryanair
• Animawings
• HiSky

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 08m, compared to 5h 08m via Václav Havel Prague (PRG) and 5h 15m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Bucharest is 1 hour ahead of Paris (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 are Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral, Piata Unirii, and Sala Palatului. These are among the most viewed places in Bucharest on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Paris to Bucharest flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Air France: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• TAROM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: 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.