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Flight deals from Helsinki Vantaa to Bucharest

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Bucharest? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $240. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Bucharest.$237 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Norwegian Air Sweden and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $237, select.

Bucharest.$240 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 May, returning Thu, 21 May.Return flight with Norwegian Air Sweden and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $240, select.

Bucharest.$252 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $252, select.

Bucharest.$252 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 May, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $252, select.

Bucharest.$254 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $254, select.

Bucharest.$256 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun, returning Fri, 12 Jun.Return flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $256, select.

Bucharest.$256 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Fri, 15 May.Return flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $256, select.

Bucharest.$281 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Fri, 14 Aug.Return flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $281, select.

Bucharest.$281 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug, returning Fri, 14 Aug.Return flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $281, select.

Bucharest.$281 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Mon, 26 Oct.Return flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $281, select.

Bucharest.$288 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $288, select.

Bucharest.$294 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Mar, returning Thu, 11 Mar.Return flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $294, select.

Bucharest.$294 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Fri, 14 Aug.Return flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $294, select.

Bucharest.$294 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $294, select.

Bucharest.$294 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $294, select.

Bucharest.$296 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $296, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to Bucharest

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Helsinki Vantaa to Bucharest flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Alternative Helsinki Vantaa to Bucharest routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Helsinki Vantaa to Bucharest? You could fly into the following airports instead.

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Helsinki to Bucharest: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$237
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	2 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airline	Norwegian Air Sweden
Average flights per week	3

Finding cheap flights from Helsinki Vantaa to Bucharest: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Bucharest?

There's one airport in Bucharest: Bucharest Otopeni.

How much are return flights from Helsinki Vantaa to Bucharest?

The best price we found for a return flight from Helsinki Vantaa to Bucharest is $237. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to Bucharest?

2 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Helsinki Vantaa to Bucharest.

Which airlines fly direct from Helsinki Vantaa to Bucharest?

Norwegian Air Sweden flies direct from Helsinki Vantaa to Bucharest.

How many flights are there a week from Helsinki Vantaa to Bucharest?

As of April 2026, there are 3 flights per week flying from Helsinki Vantaa to Bucharest.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to Bucharest?

The cheapest month to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to Bucharest is usually May.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Bucharest?

If you're flying from Helsinki Vantaa Airport, the cheapest airport near Bucharest is Bucharest Otopeni – which is 14.8 km away from the centre of Bucharest. We've found flights into this airport from $237.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Bucharest on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Bucharest on Monday, 25 May 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Bucharest?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Bucharest?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Bucharest but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

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.

What’s the weather like in Bucharest?

In April, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. July is typically the warmest month in Bucharest, when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -5°C. The rainiest month is June.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Bucharest with?

Currently, Norwegian Air Sweden offers the cheapest flight tickets to Bucharest.

Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Bucharest: what you need to know

Approximately 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bucharest.
Helsinki (the location of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport) and Bucharest are in the same timezone — UTC+2.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the most popular route, with two departures a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from HEL to OTP is with Norwegian Air Sweden at 17:35. Opt for the first departure operated by Norwegian Air Sweden at 14:15 if you want to fly out earlier.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your HEL to Bucharest flight.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
You can book a direct Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bucharest ticket. Begin your journey at HEL and end it at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Norwegian Air Sweden is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bucharest.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from HEL to Bucharest. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these popular options:
- Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
- Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
The journey from central Helsinki to HEL takes around 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near HEL. Whether you have an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bucharest or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from HEL reach their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Bucharest

The best price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bucharest flight is $105. The cheapest price for a return flight is $237. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from HEL to Bucharest, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bucharest is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to access the best prices across the month and land a fantastic deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's an extra saving on cheap flights from HEL to Bucharest.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bucharest.

Airports in Bucharest

Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

The distance from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest is roughly 16 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Book a hotel near OTP if you're coming in on a late flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bucharest. Choose one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Reserving your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport around one week before your flight from HEL to Bucharest can help you get the best possible rate.

Baneasa Airport (BBU)

Central Bucharest is roughly 8 kilometres from Baneasa Airport (BBU). Step off your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bucharest and then be on the lookout for any airport signs that'll help you get to the centre.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near BBU. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your HEL to Bucharest flight:
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at BBU can help you lock in a better rate.

Best time to go to Bucharest

It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bucharest. July is the busiest month to visit Bucharest. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Before booking a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bucharest plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 34ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between -9ºC and 8ºC.

More about Bucharest

Start your Bucharest trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bucharest, browse our selection of hotels including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Museum of the Palace of the Parliament, Caru' cu Bere and National Bank of Romania Museum are essential stops on your Bucharest itinerary.

Explore more of Romania

You've visited Bucharest, now it's time to discover more of Romania. Journey around 322 kilometres north to Iasi to check off its top sights. From Galata Monastery to The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 322 kilometres northwest of Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca is another favourite stop in Romania. No visit is complete without checking out St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration.