Travelling from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) departing from here.
Take a direct flight from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 37 minutes.
The timezone in Birmingham is UTC+0, which is 2 hours behind Bucharest. Birmingham International Airport is located in Birmingham.
The most popular route is from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX), with 10 direct weekly services. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from OTP to BHX is the 06:00 Wizz Air Malta option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 21:55 with Ryanair.
For a smooth journey, 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 flight from Bucharest to BHX.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Direct flights from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) can be booked from here.
When leaving from OTP, you can take a direct flight from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport with Wizz Air Malta.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from Bucharest to BHX departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
OTP is around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 34 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 36 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
About Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BHX instead:
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 23 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 48 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
For a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport, Rs9,559 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just Rs22,926. These are the lowest fares right now but may change depending on availability.
Book 7 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from Bucharest to BHX.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best price across every month.
Set up a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when prices fall. Timing matters when searching for flight tickets from Bucharest to BHX.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport. June is the busiest month for a trip to Birmingham. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from Bucharest to BHX in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Travel in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 8ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport.
More about Birmingham
Start your Birmingham trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Birmingham International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are attractions you won't want to skip in Birmingham.
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