Flying from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Bucharest: what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Bucharest.
Tel Aviv (the location of Ben Gurion International Airport) and Bucharest are in the same timezone — UTC+2.
The busiest route is from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Choose from 40 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from TLV to OTP is the 00:20 TAROM service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 23:55 with TAROM.
Give yourself enough time to make your TLV to Bucharest flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Start your journey at TLV and fly straight to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). That will be your arrival point when searching for Ben Gurion International Airport to Bucharest tickets.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Bucharest. Some of the most popular are:
TLV is about 9 miles from central Tel Aviv. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Bucharest? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near TLV:
Of all flights departing from Ben Gurion International Airport, 72.9% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Bucharest
£26 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ben Gurion International Airport to Bucharest flight. Return plane tickets start from £68. These prices can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from TLV to Bucharest, reserve your trip two months before your departure date.
The best month for picking up cheap Ben Gurion International Airport to Bucharest tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is around 13 miles from central Bucharest. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Bucharest, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near OTP:
Explore without limits with a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice and experience more of Bucharest and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from TLV 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 usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Bucharest in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Lock in a Ben Gurion International Airport to Bucharest plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from TLV to Bucharest in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
More about Bucharest
Once you've booked your flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Bucharest, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bucharest:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Old Town, Museum of the Palace of the Parliament and The Revolution Square Fountain are attractions you won't want to skip in Bucharest.
Explore more of Romania
You've visited Bucharest, now it's time to discover other corners of Romania. Travel about 200 miles north to Iasi to tick off its leading attractions. From Palace of Culture to Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery, your itinerary will be busy.
Cluj-Napoca is another must-experience destination in Romania and is around 200 miles north-west of Bucharest. No journey is complete without a visit to St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace.