Cheap flights from Zürich to Bucharest from £102

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Wed, Jul 29
Zürich ZRHBucharest OTP
£102
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Mon, Jul 20
Zürich ZRHBucharest OTP
£102
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Tue, Jul 28
Zürich ZRHBucharest OTP
£113
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Tue, Jul 21
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Wed, Jul 22
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Zürich ZRHBucharest OTP
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How much do flights to Bucharest cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£102

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£300

Cheapest round-trip

£166

Average round-trip

£227

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Bucharest airport to the city center

Fastest options: Express Bus 783 and taxi. Best value: public bus lines 783 and N783.

Bucharest is served by Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), located 18 km north of the city center. This is Romania's busiest airport and the main gateway for travelers visiting the capital. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 25 to 50 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your chosen mode of transport.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

25-40 min

lei 4 – lei 8; single trip or day pass; pay with contactless or STB card

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-50 min

lei 4 – lei 8; same fare as daytime bus

every 40 min overnight (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

20-45 min

lei 50 – lei 100; metered; use official taxi kiosks in arrivals

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

lei 40 – lei 90; app-based; prices vary with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app users seeking flexibility

20-45 min

lei 45 – lei 95; app-based; prices vary with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

international travelers

20-45 min

lei 100 – lei 200; fixed price; book in advance

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or business travelers

20-45 min

lei 100 – lei 250; per day; varies by vehicle and provider

on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond the city

Notes:

  • Prices in RON (approximately 1 USD = 4.5 RON); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Express Bus 783 runs between the airport and Piața Unirii via Piața Victoriei. Validate your ticket on board.
  • Use only official taxi kiosks inside the arrivals hall to avoid unlicensed drivers.
  • Traffic congestion can significantly increase journey times, especially during rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Bucharest

Depart from
Zürich Airport
Arrive to
Henri Coandă International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
1391 km
Worth visiting
Bucharest Old Town

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Zürich to Bucharest in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Swiss International Air Lines
------------222
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Friday 2 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Swiss International Air Lines
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Swiss International Air Lines
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Swiss International Air Lines
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Zürich to Bucharest

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Wizz Air MaltaWMTW4No
RyanairRYRFRNo
Swiss International Air LinesSWRLXNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Wizz AirWZZW6No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Bucharest

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January3°C-2°C
February6°C0°C
March12°C3°C
April17°C7°C
May22°C12°C
June27°C17°C
July30°C19°C
August31°C19°C
September25°C15°C
October17°C10°C
November11°C5°C
December5°C0°C
Hottest Month
31°C
August
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
287
days per year
Snow days
11
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
28 Jun
36%
34°C20°C
5 Jul
84%
20°C16°C
Monday
29 Jun
17%
36°C22°C
6 Jul
27°C15°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
36%
37°C23°C
7 Jul
27°C16°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
60%
34°C22°C
8 Jul
26°C15°C
Thursday
2 Jul
61%
30°C20°C
9 Jul
17%
24°C16°C
Friday
3 Jul
68%
27°C18°C
10 Jul
28°C15°C
Saturday
4 Jul
67%
29°C20°C
11 Jul
30°C18°C
Book your trip to arrive at Henri Coandă International, or Baneasa International Airport. The distance between Zürich and Bucharest is 1391 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Wizz Air Malta, Ryanair, Swiss International Air Lines, easyJet, and Wizz Air. Zürich and Bucharest have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Zürich to Bucharest?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zürich and Bucharest takes around 2.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Zürich and Bucharest?
The flight distance between Zürich and Bucharest is 1391 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Zürich and Bucharest?
Several carriers operate flights between Zürich and Bucharest. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Swiss International Air Lines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Zürich?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zürich and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Bristol, Birmingham, Madrid, Aberdeen, Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Belgrade, Lisbon, Pristina, Warsaw, Dublin, Glasgow, Berlin, Bangkok, Madeira Islands, Antalya.
What are the most popular routes to and from Bucharest?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bucharest and London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Tel Aviv, Cluj-Napoca, Edinburgh, Manchester, Timișoara, Chișinău, Prague, Eindhoven, Glasgow, Athens, Paris, Milan, Budapest, Oradea, Barcelona, Dublin.
What airports are near Zürich?
The main airport in Zürich is Zürich Airport. It is also served by Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Linate, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg.
What airports are near Bucharest?
The main airport in Bucharest is Henri Coandă International. It is also served by Varna, Craiova International, Mihail Kogălniceanu International.
Which airlines fly between Zürich and Bucharest?
Currently, you can fly between Zürich and Bucharest with Wizz Air Malta, Ryanair, Swiss International Air Lines, easyJet, Wizz Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Zürich and Bucharest?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Zürich and Bucharest, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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