How to find cheap flights from Bucharest to Italy
Book a return flight from Bucharest to Italy from £23, the cheapest price currently available.
You'll be travelling from Bucharest into Bologna International in Bologna with that fare.
A one-way ticket starts at £12.
Flexible about where you land? Enter 'Italy' in the 'To' field to compare fares to different cities.
Italy has roughly 35 international airports, so you'll have your pick of arrival options.
Select 'Add nearby airports' to widen your search and compare prices across all airports close to both your departure and destination cities.
The sooner you book, the better. Fares tend to rise as your trip gets closer, not the other way around.
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Best time to fly from Bucharest to Italy
September is usually the cheapest month to hop on a flight from Bucharest to Italy.
In general, flying midweek is a simple way to save. Tuesdays and Wednesdays often mean lower fares.
Peak travel season in Italy runs through June, July and August. July is the most popular month and a perfect time to visit if you want to catch everything in full swing.
Alternatively, avoid the peak season crowds by searching for flights in January, February and March. Out of these low season months, March is the quietest.
Flights from Bucharest to Italy: what to expect
Choose from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) or Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU) when planning your Bucharest departure.
Around 20 airports throughout Italy can be reached on a nonstop flight from Bucharest.
Roughly 165 direct flights operate each week between Bucharest and cities across Italy.
These are the leading airlines you can fly with:
The most popular routes from Bucharest to Italy are Rome, Bologna and Milan.
Want the fastest way there? Brindisi has the shortest flight time at around 1 hour 35 minutes. Alghero Sardinia has the longest at roughly 2 hours 40 minutes.
Across all routes, the average journey takes around 2 hours 15 minutes.
Popular places to visit in Italy
Milan
A popular destination for Bucharest to Italy flights, this city in Lombardy lands at the top of any well-planned itinerary. From Leonardo's Last Supper Museum and Teatro alla Scala to Milan Cathedral, the must-sees stack up quickly.
Arrive in Milan through Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) or Milan Linate Airport (LIN).
Ready to lock in your perfect base? Browse the lineup of hotels in Milan.
Rome
The main draws in this Lazio city include Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Hill.
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) are the main ways to fly in.
The same magic behind our flight search can also help you find the best room rates online. Use it to compare availability and prices across hotels in Rome.
Venice
Swing by top sights like Grand Canal, Centro Storico di Venezia and Saint Mark's Basilica while you're in this corner of Veneto.
You can arrive through Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) or Venice Treviso Airport (TSF), depending on what makes sense for your route.
From mini breaks to longer stays, hotels in Venice offer something for all styles and budgets.
Visiting Italy for the first time? Here's what you need to know
Entry rules can vary depending on your passport, length of stay and travel plans, so check before you go. Airlines and official embassy sites will have the most up-to-date advice on visas or any other documentation you may need.
You'll be using the euro (EUR) for your daily spending. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in most places.
Rome is the capital of Italy, which has a population of around 59 million.
You won't have to adjust your watch as you travel through this destination, with one standard time zone of UTC+3 cm place.
Choose the season that suits how you like to explore, whether that's hotter, cooler or somewhere in between. August is one of the warmest months in Italy.
Plan your trip for sometime around January if you prefer cooler conditions.
May is usually the wettest month, while July is the driest.
Thinking about timing your Bucharest to Italy flight with a big occasion? Popular events to build your trip around include Venice Carnival, the Venice Film Festival and the Infiorata flower festival.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental
Found that cheap flight from Bucharest to Italy? Now decide where you'll rest your head and how you'll travel around. Check out the range of hotels in Italy and filter your search by property type, location and more. Also browse car rental options in Italy and choose from pickup locations in cities or right at the airport.