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Overview: Rome to Bucharest flight
Flights from Rome to Bucharest depart on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €25 if you book in advance.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 04:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 1139 km distance in 2h 0m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1139 km |
Average flight duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Flights per day 38 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 2h 0m |
Cheapest month to travel January |
First flight 04:30 |
Last flight 23:55 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Rome to Bucharest
Cheapest price
€305
Average price
€1654
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 22 m
Flights per day
41
Distance
1139 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Rome to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Bucharest will cost around €1654 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €305.
Of the 41 flights that leave Rome for Bucharest onWed, Nov 12, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 12 the direct flights cover the 1139 km distance in an average of 4 h 22 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Wed, Nov 12 the longest flights will take 5 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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LH4136
LH231 · LH1420
LH243 · LH1418
OS552 · OS697
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LH4136
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LO304 · LO643Travel Information
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Distance: 1139 km
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5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 57m Average total duration 31h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34h 21m Average total duration 33h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Rome to Bucharest flight times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Bucharest flights for today, Tuesday, November 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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OS6691+ OS548+ OS699 | 12:20 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 9h30 | 9:50 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH5114+ LH275 · LH1422 | 2:00 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h55 | 9:55 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH5101+ LH1422 | 2:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h50 | 9:55 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5101+ LH118+ LH4138 | 2:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 9h00 | 11:05 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH5101+ LH116+ LH4138 | 2:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 9h00 | 11:05 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR132 · QR219 | 2:10 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 14h30 | 4:40 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5162+ LH9475+ LH4138 | 4:15 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h50 | 11:05 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX3482+ LX1665 · LX1886 | 4:20 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h10 | 10:30 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX3454+ LX1681+ LX1886 | 4:30 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h00 | 10:30 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1871+ LH4138 | 6:10 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h55 | 11:05 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO304 · LO645 | 6:35 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 21h05 | 3:40 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO304 · LO641 | 6:35 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 17h15 | 11:50 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR114 · QR219 | 9:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 31h35 | 4:40 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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LH1873+ LH4136 | 6:00 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h20 | 10:20 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH243 · LH1418 | 6:05 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h50 | 11:55 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR6893+ QR150 · QR219 | 6:30 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 22h10 | 4:40 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR5868+ QR4 · QR219 | 6:50 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 21h50 | 4:40 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR5868 · QR5942+ QR219 | 6:50 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 21h50 | 4:40 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR5868+ QR110 · QR219 | 6:50 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 21h50 | 4:40 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR5868+ QR8 · QR219 | 6:50 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 21h50 | 4:40 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH5097+ LH103 · LH1420 | 7:25 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 9h00 | 4:25 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR116 · QR221 | 7:55 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 27h25 | 11:20 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR116 · QR219 | 7:55 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 20h45 | 4:40 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1727+ LX1888 | 8:35 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h10 | 1:45 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
W43142 | 8:40 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2h15 | 10:55 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH231 · LH1420 | 8:45 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h40 | 4:25 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH231+ LH106+ LH4156 | 8:45 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h50 | 4:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS552 · OS697 | 9:15 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h10 | 4:25 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS552 · OS185+ LH4156 | 9:15 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h20 | 4:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS6649+ OS526 · OS699 | 10:30 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 11h20 | 9:50 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR3669+ QR146 · QR219 | 10:45 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 17h55 | 4:40 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9757+ QR16 · QR221 | 11:20 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 24h00 | 11:20 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9757 · QR9711+ QR221 | 11:20 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 24h00 | 11:20 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9757+ QR12 · QR221 | 11:20 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 24h00 | 11:20 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1867+ LH4156 | 11:20 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h15 | 4:35 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Rome to Bucharest Flights: An Overview
Rome to Romania has a certain ring to it. And flights from Rome to Bucharest make it easy to get from Rome to the Romanian capital in just two hours. With multiple airlines offering several direct flights every day, there are plenty of flight ticket options to get from Rome to Bucharest. Flights go straight from Rome's two main airports to Bucharest's primary airport, a stone's throw from the city, ensuring excellent transport links, facilities, and services at both ends. So whether it's for a quick work visit, a return home, or to start exploring the historical beauty and colorful contemporary scene of one of Europe's funkiest cities, flying is the quickest and most convenient way to get to Bucharest from Rome.
Which airlines fly from Rome to Bucharest?
Blue Air, Romania's largest airline, provides the most frequent direct flights from Rome to Bucharest. Two budget European carriers also offer regular direct services between Rome and Bucharest: prominent Hungarian carrier Wizz Air, and low-cost Irish stalwart Ryanair. In addition, Air France (and their regional affiliate HOP!) offer occasional direct flights, in addition to their daily indirect services on this route. Several other national airlines provide regular, scheduled indirect services from Rome to Bucharest, including Air Serbia (via Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport) and Bulgaria Air (via Sofia Airport).
How long is the flight from Rome to Bucharest?
Direct flights from Rome to Bucharest can complete the journey in just under two hours. The fastest indirect services between Rome and Bucharest take four hours and five minutes, including layover time between flights. The longest flights between Rome and Bucharest can be up to 12 hours total, which suits people who like to break up the journey or to fit a night exploring another European city, including Munich, Paris, Vienna, and Amsterdam, all of which are common stopover airports for flights on this route.
How many flights are there from Rome to Bucharest?
There can be over 200 scheduled flights from Rome to Bucharest every week. That leaves plenty of options and flexibility for travel planning, regardless of the season, day of the week, or time of day. There are as many as five direct flights per day, and at least two on any given day which depart at regular intervals throughout the day. Including indirect routes, there are as many as four flights an hour leaving from Rome to Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 6:00 a.m., and the last departures leave close to midnight. Although the majority of flights depart before 8:00 p.m.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Rome to Bucharest?
Departure Airport: Flights from Rome to Bucharest depart from Rome's two main airports: Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO) and Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA). The Leonardo Express train runs several times an hour, from Rome's central Termini station to Fiumicino Airport in just 32 minutes. A number of bus companies offer direct services from the city center to Ciampino Airport, taking around 45 minutes. Both airports have free WiFi, shops, long-term parking, restaurants, and an excellent range of passenger services.
Arrival Airport: All flights from Rome arrive at Bucharest's main commercial airport, Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), 16 kilometers north of the city center. The airport has free WiFi, a range of shops and places to eat, currency exchange outlets, cash machines, and rental car services. By car or taxi, it takes about 30-40 minutes to reach central Bucharest. The 783 bus route runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week from the airport direct to the city center. The journey takes approximately 45-55 minutes.
FAQs: Rome to Bucharest Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Bucharest by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bucharest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from Rome to Bucharest generally leave from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport is 28.2 km away from Rome city centre and Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is 19.1 km from Bucharest city centre.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
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Popular airports from Rome to Bucharest
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for an unlimited duration.
- Shops are located in all terminals, featuring brands like Gucci and Duty-Free stores.
- Parking available with options including short-term and long-term parking, approximately 3€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the Plaza Premium Lounge, with amenities like food, drinks, and showers.
- Located in Terminal 3, with a dedicated office for inquiries.
- Bus: Terravision, SIT Bus Shuttle
- Train: Leonardo Express, FL1
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are available in the departure area, including duty-free and souvenir shops.
- Parking available with short-term and long-term options, short-term parking approximately 3.5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lounge access available for a fee, with basic amenities.
- Located in the arrivals area.
- Bus: 520, 720
- Train: FL4
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in Departures, including duty-free and local brands.
- Parking available, short-term parking costs around 1€ (5 RON) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including TAROM Business Lounge.
- Located in Arrivals, open 24/7.
- Bus: 780, 783
- Train: Henri Coanda Express
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