Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Bucharest Otopeni

Flight Information

Travellers will be happy to find several cheap flights from Birmingham to Bucharest each day. Both WizzAir and BlueAir offer direct flights at reasonable prices, and you can depart either in the morning or the evening. Lufthansa offers flights from Birmingham to Bucharest with a layover in Frankfurt. AirFrance also has a flight with a stop in Paris, and KLM features a flight with a layover in Amsterdam.

The Birmingham Airport (BHX) is an international airport serving about 11 million passengers per year. It is located 6 miles southeast of the city centre. When you get to the airport one to two hours early, head to Terminal Two for departure. On your way to the terminal or during your wait, take advantage of shops such as Luggage Point, NEXT, and Spar. If you're hungry or thirsty, stop for refreshment at Wetherspoon or Joe the Juice. Be sure you have a valid passport as well.

Travellers will arrive at Bucharest International Airport (OTP), which is about 10 miles north of the city centre. Upon arrival, you can stop for a meal at Espression Lavazza, Take Off, or Route 96. Pick up a last-minute gift, like perfume or candy, at BestValue Express. When you're ready for the last leg of your travels, you can take a taxi, train, bus, or shuttle from the airport.

The Weather in Bucharest

Winters in Birmingham see average temperatures around 6°C. By July and August, the weather warms up to around 17°C on average. There's also a fair amount of rainfall throughout the year in Birmingham.

Bucharest, on the other hand, is a city of more extreme weather. December and January bring colder temperatures by comparison with averages around -2°C. During the summer months, the weather is warmer than Birmingham with averages around 22°C.

What to Expect in Bucharest

Flights from Birmingham to Bucharest will mean you lose two hours. Sometime during your flight, you'll want to remember to turn your watch two hours ahead.

When you travel from Birmingham to Bucharest, you'll be going from one fairly large city to another. Birmingham has about a million people and covers 100 square miles. Bucharest has about twice as many people on a comparable area of land, so you will find the area bustling with excitement.

Depending on what you're purchasing in Bucharest, you'll find prices either lower than in Birmingham or comparable. Eating out at restaurants and transportation costs are significantly lower in Bucharest. However, food and clothing prices are about equal.

When you're ready for a little getaway, look for cheap flights from Birmingham to Bucharest. There are many things to do in Bucharest, including visiting the largest parliamentary building in the world. Turn the clock back and learn about local history, or enjoy the present while perusing 21st-century art at many area museums.