Flying from Hamburg to Bucharest: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Hamburg. Explore your options departing from Hamburg Airport (HAM) or Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) when booking your flight from Hamburg to Bucharest.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is where your flight will arrive in Bucharest.
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Hamburg to Bucharest flight.
Bucharest's timezone is UTC+2, making Bucharest one hour ahead of Hamburg.
The busiest route for flights from Hamburg to Bucharest is from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). You can choose from five weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from HAM to OTP is the 07:15 Wizz Air Malta option. If you prefer to travel later, the last scheduled departure is at 21:30 with Wizz Air Malta.
For a stress-free start to your trip, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Hamburg to Bucharest flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Bucharest
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Bucharest is $57. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $113. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Book three months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Hamburg to Bucharest flights.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Hamburg to Bucharest is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll tell you when a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Hamburg to Bucharest.
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Flying from Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Hamburg to Bucharest, you can leave from Hamburg Airport (HAM). Get from HAM to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) without any stops.
Lock in your Hamburg to Bucharest plane tickets with Wizz Air Malta. This carrier is a popular option for direct flights from HAM.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Hamburg to Bucharest flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Hamburg Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The journey from central Hamburg to HAM takes about 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Hamburg Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Hamburg to Bucharest, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hamburg Airport, data shows 75.01% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Arriving in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 35 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Hamburg to Bucharest, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near OTP:
Say yes to new adventures 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 usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Best time to go to Bucharest
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Hamburg to Bucharest. July is the most popular month to travel to Bucharest. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 33ºC. Book your Hamburg to Bucharest ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap flights from Hamburg to Bucharest in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Bucharest
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Bucharest right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Hamburg to Bucharest:
Museum of the Palace of the Parliament and Old Town are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Bucharest itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at The Revolution Square Fountain.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Romania waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kilometres north of Bucharest, a trip to Iasi will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
Cluj-Napoca is another must-experience destination in Romania and is around 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest. No trip is complete without experiencing St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace.