Find Cheap Flights from Rome to Bucharest – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Rome to Bucharest flights:

• Wizz Air: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

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

3 airlines operate flights between Rome and Bucharest. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Wizz Air
• Ryanair
• TAROM

Flights from Rome to Bucharest may depart from several airports in Rome area, including Rome Ciampino (CIA) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO), with arrivals available at airports in Bucharest such as Bucharest Baneasa (BBU) and Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP).

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

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

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £96 return and stopover options via Chișinău Intl (RMO) at £93.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £12–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 4% of one-stop connections

Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Rome to Bucharest route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £82 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £123, a difference of £40. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Rome to Bucharest route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 52 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Rome to Bucharest flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Night flights for 25%, and Evening flights for 0%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:11
• Latest: departs at 22:20 and lands at 00:31.

The flight takes about 2h 11m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 51% above the route average of £97. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Rome to Bucharest takes 2h 11m, covering 706 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.

Ryanair is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Aeroitalia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Rome to Bucharest flights are:

• Ryanair: 93% on time
• Aeroitalia: 78% on time
• TAROM: 75% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 49m, compared to 4h 51m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) and 6h 02m via Istanbul (IST).

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

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
• ADDCAR RENTAL
• Sixt

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

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

Return flights from Rome to Bucharest range from £65 to £156, with an average of £97 over the past 12 months. Anything below £65 counts as a good deal.