Travelling from Bucharest to Bristol Airport (BRS): What you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Bristol Airport (BRS) jetting off from here.
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 25 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Bucharest to Bristol Airport flight.
The timezone in Bristol is UTC+0, which is two hours behind Bucharest. Bristol Airport is located in Bristol.
The busiest route is from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Bristol Airport (BRS). You can pick from 4 direct services each week. Ryanair operates a 8:50am departure between OTP and BRS.
To ensure you get on your flight from Bucharest to BRS, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
You can hop on a direct flight from Bucharest to Bristol Airport (BRS) out of Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
You can lock in a direct flight from Bucharest to Bristol Airport with Ryanair. This top carrier offers services from OTP.
Ryanair sees the most traveller bookings for flights from OTP to BRS.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 79.41% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Bucharest to BRS with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between OTP and BRS include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
OTP is around 16 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bucharest to Bristol Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71% land on schedule at their destination.
About Bristol Airport (BRS)
Consider booking a hotel close to BRS if you're catching a late flight from Bucharest to Bristol Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Bristol Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or Drivalia and explore beyond Bristol's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Bucharest to Bristol Airport flight.
Getting from Bristol Airport (BRS) to central Bristol
Bristol Airport is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Bristol. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Bristol Airport (BRS)
At the moment, RM173 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Bristol Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM385. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Bucharest to BRS, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Bucharest to Bristol Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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 let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Bucharest to BRS.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Bucharest to Bristol Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to Bristol Airport (BRS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Bucharest to Bristol Airport (BRS). August is when most people visit Bristol. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in September.
When booking your Bucharest to BRS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Bristol, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Bucharest to Bristol Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Bristol
Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Bristol Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bristol:
Banksey and Clifton Suspension Bridge are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Bristol travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen Bristol. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Birmingham is another standout destination in the United Kingdom and is around 137 kilometres northeast of Bristol. No trip is complete without a visit to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.
