£157 Cheap Flights from Cairo (CAI) to Bucharest (BUCH)

Q: How many airports are there in Bucharest?

There's one airport in Bucharest: Bucharest Otopeni.

Q: How much are return flights from Cairo to Bucharest?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairo to Bucharest is £157. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Q: How long does it take to fly from Cairo to Bucharest?

2 hours and 50 minutes is the average flight time from Cairo to Bucharest.

Q: Which airlines fly direct from Cairo to Bucharest?

TAROM flies direct from Cairo to Bucharest.

Q: How many flights are there a week from Cairo to Bucharest?

As of May 2025, there are 4 flights per week flying from Cairo to Bucharest.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Bucharest?

The cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Bucharest is usually May 2025.

Q: Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Bucharest?

If you're flying from Cairo Airport, the cheapest airport near Bucharest is Bucharest Otopeni – which is 9.2 miles away from the centre of Bucharest. We've found flights into this airport from £157 .

Q: Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cairo Airport to Bucharest on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairo Airport to Bucharest on Friday, 30 January 2026 .

Q: Can I get a direct flight from Cairo Airport to Bucharest?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Q: How can I get the best flight deal from Cairo Airport to Bucharest?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Bucharest but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

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Bucharest.£157 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Jan, returning Fri, 6 Feb.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Cairo on Fri, 30 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 6 Feb, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £157, select.

Bucharest.£165 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Sep, returning Mon, 22 Sep.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cairo on Mon, 15 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 22 Sep, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £165, select.

Bucharest.£165 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Dec, returning Sat, 6 Dec.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Cairo on Fri, 5 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 6 Dec, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £165, select.

Bucharest.£166 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Oct, returning Sun, 19 Oct.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Cairo on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 19 Oct, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £166, select.

Bucharest.£166 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Nov, returning Fri, 21 Nov.Return flight with SWISS and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cairo on Fri, 14 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 21 Nov, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £166, select.

Bucharest.£167 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Nov, returning Fri, 24 Apr.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cairo on Fri, 7 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £167, select.

Bucharest.£167 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Mar, returning Sun, 8 Mar.Return flight with SWISS and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cairo on Sun, 1 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 8 Mar, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £167, select.

Bucharest.£169 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jul, returning Tue, 26 Aug.Return flight with Austrian Airlines and SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from Cairo on Tue, 15 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £169, select.

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Alternative Cairo to Bucharest routes

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Cairo to Bucharest: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	£157
Cheapest month to fly	January
Average flight time	2 hrs, 50 mins
Most popular airline	TAROM
Average flights per week	4

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Flying from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Bucharest: what you need to know

Book a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Bucharest and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 45 minutes.
Bucharest and Cairo (where Cairo International Airport is located) are both in the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the most traveled route, with four weekly departures to pick from. You can travel from CAI to OTP at 03:30 with TAROM.
Give yourself enough time to make your CAI to Bucharest flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Direct Cairo International Airport to Bucharest tickets are available for booking. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) will be where your journey ends.
Look out for promotions from TAROM. This airline operates direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Bucharest.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from CAI to Bucharest. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
- Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
- Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
- Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
CAI is about 11 miles from central Cairo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near CAI? If you're catching an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Bucharest, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
63.38% of flights taking off from Cairo International Airport make it to their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Bucharest

£82 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Bucharest flight. A round-trip ticket right now is £157. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from CAI to Bucharest, book your journey five months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring a bargain on Cairo International Airport to Bucharest tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check in daily to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's an even better deal on cheap flights from CAI to Bucharest.
Snag an affordable flight from Cairo International Airport to Bucharest with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Bucharest

Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest takes about 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 13 miles away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Cairo International Airport to Bucharest, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near OTP:
Go where the road takes you with a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice and venture far and wide through Bucharest and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from CAI to Bucharest.

Best time to go to Bucharest

Travel to Bucharest during the high season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Cairo International Airport to Bucharest during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Before booking a Cairo International Airport to Bucharest plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CAI to Bucharest in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.

More about Bucharest

Start your Bucharest trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Cairo International Airport to Bucharest, browse our range of hotels including:
Old Town and Museum of the Palace of the Parliament are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Bucharest itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out The Revolution Square Fountain.

Explore more of Romania

Iasi is just one of the many places in Romania waiting to be discovered once you've seen Bucharest. Around 200 miles away to the north, top sights here include Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
Cluj-Napoca is another favourite destination in Romania and is around 200 miles north-west of Bucharest. No journey is complete without dropping by St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace.