Flying from Bucharest to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) departing from here.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney. The city is in the UTC+11 timezone and is nine hours ahead of Bucharest.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Bucharest to SYD.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Whether you'd like to discover a new place along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport (DXB) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Bucharest to SYD.
Located around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest, OTP can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bucharest to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% land on time at their destination.
About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you have a late flight from Bucharest to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near SYD:
Pick up a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car and explore Sydney and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your Bucharest to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, central Sydney is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
$1,170 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. A return flight starts at $1,913. These prices can change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Bucharest to SYD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the quietest month for flights from Bucharest to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD), while July is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to visit Sydney based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Bucharest to SYD flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Sydney
After booking your flight from Bucharest to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sydney:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Sydney itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and National Portrait Gallery.
Newcastle is another standout destination in Australia and is around 129 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No trip is complete without dropping by Merewether Beach, Bathers Way Coastal Walk and Nobbys Beach.