Flying from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Bucharest: what you need to know
Around 2 hours 7 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Bucharest.
The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2. The city is 1 hour ahead of Prague, where Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport is located.
With 7 flights a week between the two airports, Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the busiest route. TAROM operates the earliest flight at 08:30. If you're eager to get more out of your day before taking off, the last flight from PRG to OTP is with TAROM at 12:55.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from PRG to Bucharest.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can get a direct flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Bucharest. Begin your trip at PRG and touch down at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
TAROM is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Bucharest.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from PRG to Bucharest. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
You can travel to Romania for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Czechia. But before booking your cheap tickets from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Bucharest, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for work or other reasons.
PRG is around 18 kilometres from central Prague. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 32 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 49 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near PRG. Whether you've booked an early flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Bucharest or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG) to Bucharest
55 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Bucharest. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 108 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from PRG to Bucharest by booking at least 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Bucharest. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest is about 34 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to OTP if you have a late flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Bucharest. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Best time to go to Bucharest
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Bucharest. July is the most popular month to travel to Bucharest. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Bucharest in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from PRG to Bucharest in January if you like travelling in 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 rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Bucharest right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Bucharest:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Old Town, Herastrau Park and Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman) are major attractions which should be on every Bucharest itinerary.
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