Flying from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bucharest: what you need to know
Bucharest is 3 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi, where Indira Gandhi International Airport is located. Bucharest operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from DEL to Bucharest, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. 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.
We make it a cinch to find a flight from DEL to Bucharest with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To travel to Romania for tourism purposes, you will need an embassy visa if you hold a passport from India. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need other documents depending on the length and purpose of your trip. Always check the latest guidelines before booking your cheap ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bucharest.
Located around 11 kilometres from central New Delhi, DEL can be reached in approximately 24 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 54 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bucharest? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near DEL:
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bucharest
Rs65,517 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bucharest. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs120,421. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from DEL to Bucharest. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap tickets from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bucharest is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Check out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest is about 34 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour and 36 minutes to get there by public transport.
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Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bucharest while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Bucharest, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Lock in your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bucharest for August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 17ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap flights from DEL to Bucharest in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Bucharest
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Bucharest right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bucharest:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Old Town, Herastrau Park and Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman) are top attractions which should feature on every Bucharest itinerary.
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