Travelling from Bucharest to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) jetting off from here.
Take a direct Bucharest to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 4 hours 55 minutes.
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport is located in Abu Dhabi. The city is in the UTC+4 timezone and is two hours ahead of Bucharest.
Choose from 2 direct services a week between Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) and Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH). This is the most popular route when departing from Bucharest.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Bucharest to AUH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
You can jump on a direct flight from Bucharest to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Book your direct flight from Bucharest to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport with Etihad Airways. This popular airline operates departures from OTP.
Etihad Airways sees the most traveller bookings for flights from OTP to AUH.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Bucharest to AUH leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
OTP is around 16 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bucharest to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Baneasa Airport (BBU)
BBU is about 8 kilometres from central Bucharest. Plan ahead to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Bucharest to AUH flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Baneasa Airport:
Most flights that leave Baneasa Airport make it to their destination on schedule. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 82%.
About Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Have a late flight from Bucharest to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near AUH and turn in quicker:
Getting from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Central Abu Dhabi is around 32 kilometres from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Currently, R 2,765 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 6,348. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Bucharest to AUH. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Bucharest to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Bucharest to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to visit Abu Dhabi. August is when most people book flights from Bucharest to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Bucharest to AUH plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Abu Dhabi to range from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Abu Dhabi
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Abu Dhabi right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Abu Dhabi when you're ready to sightsee. Start exploring at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque followed by Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai is just one of the many cities in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored once you've seen Abu Dhabi. Around 105 kilometres away to the northeast, check out popular attractions including Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk.
If you're ready to explore another corner of the United Arab Emirates, consider Sharjah, roughly 129 kilometres northeast of Abu Dhabi. Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland are highlights.
