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Flights from Madrid to Bucharest

There are an average of 23 flights every week averaging to three flights per day flying from Madrid, Spain's iconic capital, to Bucharest, the ancient capital of Romania.  Wizz Air and vueling Airlines offer direct flights to Bucharest from Madrid, and indirect flights are offered by national carriers Iberia and Turkish Airlines. The indirect flight options for those who opt to fly via other cities may increase the duration of the journey. However, there are considerable savings that can be made from connecting to other cities. 

Which airlines fly from Madrid to Bucharest?

Around five airlines fly direct flights from Madrid to Bucharest. They include Wizz Air, vueling Airlines, Iberia, and Turkish Airlines, among others. Booking a flight ticket in advance helps to save money, and can increase your chances of securing a seat on the better flights. vueling Airlines are a budget-friendly option with direct flights and good flight times, however Wizz Air provide the highest number of non-stop flights between Madrid and Bucharest. It worth noting that, whilst flights along this route are regular, that Sunday offers the most choice of services. 

How long is the flight from Madrid to Bucharest?

The distance covered by flights from Madrid to Bucharest is approximately 3352-kilometers, however, direct flights from Madrid to Bucharest take only around three hours and 45 minutes. This means that travelers between the two cities could make the journey in just a matter of an evening or morning, depending on flight times and onwards travel. 

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Madrid to Bucharest?

Departure Airport: Flights from Madrid to Bucharest depart from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in Madrid. Madrid is Spain’s premier city and home to the country's baroque Royal Palace, and departing from the city is easy. The airport is situated 12-kilometers north-east of Madrid city center. The airport has good public amenities and those looking for somewhere to eat can check-in into one of the many restaurants on offer within the departures area. The airport is accessed from the city center by various public transport services such as taxi, train or bus. Taxis are readily available 24 hours a day to ferry passengers to and from their hotels to the airport, and pre-booking is possible. Furthermore, there are free airport buses that carry passengers from parking area to the various terminals of the airport at no cost. 

Arrival airport: Flights from Madrid to Bucharest arrive at Henri Coanda International Airport Bucharest. The airport is accessible by taxi and car-sharing apps such as Uber 24 hours a day. Public buses also operate from Bucharest to the airport and vice versa, dropping travelers to and from their terminal to Bucharest city center, via one stop at Gara Băneasa. Whilst a taxi or car ride takes under half an hour, the journey by bus can take over three times this, so be prepared. Disabled access in the parking lot and inside the airport proper make Henri Coanda especially accessible for all passengers and there is an access ramp from the parking to the departure/arrivals terminal, which is easy to reach. The airport is also fitted with enough elevators for the smooth movement of travelers. Refreshments, currency exchange and car hire are also available at this airport. 

Bucharest has excellent restaurants and hotels located strategically near the airport, where visitors and travelers can relax for a meal or overnight.  Athenee Place Hilton, Intercontinental Bucharest, Radisson Blu, and Novotel Bucarest city center are all located close by.