Traveling from Buenos Aires to Bucharest: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Buenos Aires. Explore your options leaving from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) when reserving your flight from Buenos Aires to Bucharest.
Come in for landing at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), the primary gateway of Bucharest.
Bucharest is five hours ahead of Buenos Aires and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Buenos Aires to Bucharest flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Located around 6 kilometers from central Buenos Aires, AEP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Bucharest? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Jorge Newbery Airport:
83.76% of flights departing from Jorge Newbery Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of AEP.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Get more out of your vacation with a stopover on your Buenos Aires to Bucharest flight. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, here's where you can stop between Ministro Pistarini Airport and Bucharest:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
EZE is around 27 kilometers from central Buenos Aires. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
You're going on vacation, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your flight from Buenos Aires to Bucharest:
The majority of flights that leave Ministro Pistarini Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 84%.
Arriving in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest takes about 35 minutes by car. The center is roughly 14 kilometers away.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Buenos Aires to Bucharest. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice and explore beyond Bucharest's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport about one week in advance of your Buenos Aires to Bucharest flight.
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the busiest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Bucharest. To escape the crowds, head to Bucharest in April.
When booking your Buenos Aires to Bucharest tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Bucharest
Start your Bucharest trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Bucharest, check out our selection of hotels including:
Museum of the Palace of the Parliament and Old Town are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Bucharest to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out The Revolution Square Fountain.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Romania waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometers north of Bucharest, a trip to Iasi will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
Around 322 kilometers north-west of Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca is another essential stop in Romania. No visit is complete without checking out St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace.