Travelling from Bucharest to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Bucharest is home to a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Frankfurt flying out of Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) or Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU).
Step off your plane in Frankfurt at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) or Hahn Airport (HHN).
The average time for a direct Bucharest to Frankfurt flight is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Frankfurt one hour behind Bucharest.
Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is the most popular route. When looking for your flight from Bucharest to Frankfurt, you can pick from 32 weekly services between OTP and FRA.
For a stress-free start to your trip, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Bucharest to Frankfurt flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Frankfurt
Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Bucharest to Frankfurt flights.
The best month for picking up cheap plane tickets from Bucharest to Frankfurt is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Flying from Bucharest
Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
Start your journey at Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP), which has a range of direct flights from Bucharest to Frankfurt. From OTP, you can fly straight into Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) or Hahn Airport (HHN).
These are some of the leading carriers offering direct Bucharest to Frankfurt plane tickets from OTP:
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for Bucharest to Frankfurt flights departing from Bucharest Otopeni Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Munich Airport (MUC)
Vienna Airport (VIE)
Palma - Majorca Airport (PMI)
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest, OTP can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel close to Bucharest Otopeni Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Bucharest to Frankfurt, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
78% of flights departing from Bucharest Otopeni Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU)
Rather fly from Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU)? This hub offers nonstop flights from Bucharest to Frankfurt, seamlessly connecting you to Hahn Airport (HHN).
From BBU, you can lock in a direct Bucharest to Frankfurt plane ticket with Wizz Air Malta.
You can reach BBU from central Bucharest in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes to travel the 8 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Bucharest Baneasa Airport the day before your flight from Bucharest to Frankfurt:
Bucharest Baneasa Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 82% of flights leaving here arrive right when they're supposed to.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near FRA if you're coming in on a late flight from Bucharest to Frankfurt. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Frankfurt am Main Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Frankfurt's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Frankfurt am Main Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Hahn Airport (HHN)
As soon as your flight from Bucharest to Frankfurt has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour 25 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is roughly 105 kilometres from Hahn Airport (HHN).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near HHN. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Bucharest to Frankfurt:
Forget about public transport timetables or long taxi queues. Pick up a Hahn Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare offers from Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar.
Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HHN will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
March is the quietest month for flights from Bucharest to Frankfurt, while September is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Bucharest to Frankfurt ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap flights from Bucharest to Frankfurt around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Frankfurt, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
Educational institution Anne Frank and Main Tower are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Frankfurt itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Staedel Museum.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've seen Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres to the northeast, check out popular attractions including Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building and Berlin Philharmonic.
Hamburg is another must-experience destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without visiting Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.