Flying from Toronto to Bucharest: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Toronto to Bucharest, there's a range of airports you can jet off from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are some of Toronto's main options.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is where you'll be landing in Bucharest.
Bucharest is six hours ahead of Toronto and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your Toronto to Bucharest flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Bucharest
To find cheap Toronto to Bucharest flights, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is around 19 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Bucharest or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
63.97% of flights that take off from Pearson International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to Bucharest:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The trip to YKF from central Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Toronto to Bucharest flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Region of Waterloo International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Flights departing from YKF arrive at their final stop within the scheduled time frame 63.64% of the time.
Arriving in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
It usually takes 1 hour 35 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Toronto to Bucharest, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near OTP:
Grab a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car and explore Bucharest and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Pricecarz and Surprice are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Bucharest. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Bucharest in April.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Toronto to Bucharest ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Toronto to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Bucharest
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Bucharest right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto to Bucharest:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Museum of the Palace of the Parliament, Old Town and The Revolution Square Fountain are attractions you won't want to skip in Bucharest.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Romania you'll want to see. Around 322 kilometres north of Bucharest, a visit to Iasi will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
Cluj-Napoca is another favourite destination in Romania and is around 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest. No journey is complete without experiencing St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace.