Flying from Montreal to Bucharest: what you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), is where countless awesome vacations begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Montreal to Bucharest.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the primary point of entry to Bucharest.
Bucharest is six hours ahead of Montreal and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your Montreal to Bucharest flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Bucharest
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap Montreal to Bucharest flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Montreal to Bucharest across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is about 10 miles from central Montreal. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Montreal to Bucharest? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% arrive on time at their destination.
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
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 9 miles away.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to OTP if you have a late flight from Montreal to Bucharest. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car and explore Bucharest and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Pricecarz and Surprice are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the busiest month for flights from Montreal to Bucharest. To skip the crowds, visit Bucharest in April.
Book a Montreal to Bucharest ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bucharest to range from 63ºF to 91ºF.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Montreal to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between 16ºF and 46ºF.
More about Bucharest
After booking your flight from Montreal to Bucharest, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bucharest:
Museum of the Palace of the Parliament and Old Town are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Bucharest must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to The Revolution Square Fountain.
Explore more of Romania
Iasi is just one of the many places in Romania waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Bucharest. Around 200 miles to the north, popular attractions include Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Romania, consider Cluj-Napoca, about 200 miles north-west of Bucharest. St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace are highlights.
