Travelling from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP): what you need to know
Bucharest's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Bucharest two hours ahead of Newcastle.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your NCL to OTP flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Newcastle International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between NCL and OTP include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Dusseldorf International Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Newcastle International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight is £41. A round-trip ticket is currently £62. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from NCL to OTP, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Newcastle International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from NCL to OTP by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Newcastle International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
Of the flights that depart from Newcastle International Airport, 71.29% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Newcastle to Newcastle International Airport is around 7 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to NCL? If you've booked an early flight from Newcastle International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Consider staying in a hotel close to OTP if you're taking a late Newcastle International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice and explore beyond Bucharest's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest
From Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, Bucharest is approximately 13 miles away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Newcastle International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Bucharest in April.
When reserving your flight from Newcastle International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NCL to OTP in January. Temperatures average between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Romania just waiting to be explored. Around 200 miles north of Bucharest, a visit to Iasi will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
Around 200 miles north-west of Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca is another favourite stop in Romania. Start your sightseeing at St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace.