Flying from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Bucharest: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Bucharest and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 48 minutes.
Frederic Chopin Airport is located in Warsaw. Based in the UTC+2 timezone, Bucharest is 1 hour ahead of Warsaw.
With 33 weekly flights between the two airports, Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the most popular route. LOT operates the earliest flight at 11:00. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest flight from WAW to OTP is with LOT at 23:00.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from WAW to Bucharest.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You can catch a direct flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Bucharest. Start your journey at WAW and touch down at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Get on board with LOT. This popular airline operates direct flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Bucharest.
If you hold a passport from Poland and plan to travel to Romania for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may differ based on your length of stay and are subject to change. For the latest rules, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap ticket from Frederic Chopin Airport to Bucharest.
WAW is around 8 kilometres from central Warsaw. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 9 minutes.
Want a handy hotel close to WAW? If you're catching an early flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Bucharest, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Bucharest
27 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Frederic Chopin Airport to Bucharest. A return flight starts from 54 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from WAW to Bucharest, reserve your trip 10 months ahead of your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Frederic Chopin Airport to Bucharest. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for 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 roughly 21 kilometres. It takes around 34 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 36 minutes.
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Best time to go to Bucharest
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Bucharest. July is the most popular month to travel to Bucharest. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before you book a flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Bucharest, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -9ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap flights from WAW to Bucharest around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bucharest
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Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Old Town, Herastrau Park and Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman) are must-do's during your Bucharest adventure.
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