Flights to Bucharest Baneasa

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Can I get a direct flight to Bucharest Baneasa Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between South Africa and Bucharest Baneasa Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are return flights to Bucharest Baneasa?

The best price we found for a return flight to Bucharest Baneasa is R 16,919. 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.

Can I get a better flight deal if I fly into another airport near Bucharest?

We found flights to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, which is 14.8 km from Bucharest, from R 11,454.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Bucharest Baneasa Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Bucharest Baneasa Airport is Sunday, 14 September 2025.

When is the best time to book flights to Bucharest?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bucharest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Bucharest with?

Currently, Etihad Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Bucharest Baneasa.

Flying to Bucharest Baneasa

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	R 6,871
Cheapest month to fly	September

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How to find cheap flights to Baneasa Airport (BBU)

The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Baneasa Airport is R 6,871. A round-trip plane ticket to BBU right now is R 16,995.
Never pay more than you need by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to BBU. We'll do the monitoring for you, sending updates when fares go down.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to lock in the lowest price on tickets to Bucharest, where Baneasa Airport is located, if you book as early as possible. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Bucharest by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' box. This allows you to browse fares for all the airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help keep costs down.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are generally cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Baneasa Airport.

Best time to go to Bucharest

To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to BBU, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
If you want to experience Bucharest at its liveliest, lock in your flights to BBU for October. Taking a trip during high seasons typically means more to do and see than at other times.
The quietest time of the year to go is April. Lock in your plane tickets to Bucharest then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what type of conditions you prefer to travel in. Bucharest is warmest in August, with averages of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from -9ºC (16ºF) to 8ºC (46ºF).
Hoping for a clearer forecast? September is the driest month in Bucharest, averaging three days of rain.
The wettest time of year is June. Visit then and you'll likely get around 11 days of rainfall.

Travelling to Baneasa Airport (BBU): What you need to know

Offering direct flights to Baneasa Airport, these major airlines make reaching Bucharest nice and easy:
You'll be arriving in the UTC+3 timezone at BBU.
Be curled up in bed not long after your flight to BBU. Book a room at any of these hotels close to Baneasa Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Kick off your Bucharest adventure sooner by picking up a car hire in BBU. Wheego, Abbycar and ecovia are popular names to select from here.
Baneasa Airport is located in Bucharest, Ilfov County, Romania.

Getting to central Bucharest from Baneasa Airport (BBU)

Central Bucharest is about 6 kilometres from BBU.
How long it'll take to reach the centre driving depends on traffic and the time of day. Do some research to find the best route ahead of your flight to BBU.
If you'd love to stay near the action in Bucharest, unpack your suitcase at one of these popular hotels:

Bucharest highlights

Step off your flight to Bucharest and head directly for these major attractions:
- Caru' cu Bere: Located in Sector 3 around 0.64 kilometres south of the city centre, this landmark is a perfect spot to start your sightseeing.
- Museum Botanical Garden of Bucharest: Make your way to this park when you need a change of pace in Bucharest. It's roughly 3 kilometres west of the centre in Sector 6.
- BNR Palace: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 0.64 kilometres south of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Bucharest experience.

How to get to Ploieşti from Baneasa Airport (BBU)

The nearby city of Ploieşti is about 72 kilometres from BBU. Heading to the centre by cab or ride-share takes around 1 hour.
Allow roughly 2 hours 35 minutes if you plan to travel to Ploieşti on public transport.

Travelling from Baneasa Airport (BBU) to Buzău

Buzău is around 88 kilometres from Baneasa Airport. If that's your destination, the trip by public transport takes about 3 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 1 hour 40 minutes or so to drive to Buzău.

Explore more of Romania

Feel like exploring more? Craiova is a must-do while you're in Romania. It's about 177 kilometres west of Bucharest and features Craiova Botanical Garden, Nicolae Romanescu Park and Craiova's Art Museum. The major airport for this city is Craiova Airport (CRA).
Galaţi might just steal the show during your trip to Romania. You'll find it around 177 kilometres north-east of Bucharest. Faleza Dunării, Locomotiva cu aburi and Mihai Eminescu Park rank among the top sights.
Say yes to more adventures in Braşov, which is roughly 137 kilometres north of Bucharest. Brasov Historical Centre, Centru Vechi and Black Tower make the trip worthwhile. You can get to this city by flying to Brasov Ghimbav Airport (GHV).