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Flights to Romania in 2024

Find the latest flights to Romania in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 21 November 2024.

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November

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Travel insights for flights to Romania

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Romania including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Romania?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Romania takes 19 hours 25 minutes. Flights to Romania from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Romania?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Romania are SWISS, KLM and Air France.

Rainfall in Romania by month

Plan your trip to Romania by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Romania ranges from 20.0 - 80.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. October is typically the driest time to visit Romania when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Romania by month

Plan your trip to Romania by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Romania, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -1.0 C).

  • How long is the flight to Romania?

    Romania flight deals from Johannesburg to Bucharest are around 17h 20min long. You’ll usually have a stopover in Amsterdam and possibly one in Paris before that. If you’re you're looking for cheap flights to Romania from Johannesburg to Iasi, then you are looking at a trip of around 26h 45min. If you are flying from Cape Town to Bucharest, your flight will be about 17h 20min, while flying from Cape Town to Iasi will take you around 25h.

  • Where can you get direct flights to Romania from?

    Unfortunately, direct flights from South Africa to Romania are not currently available. If you are flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest, you are most likely going to have at least one stopover in Paris and another in Amsterdam for your flights to Romania arriving in Bucharest. Flights from Johannesburg to Iasi will generally have a stop in Amsterdam and a stop in Bucharest before arriving in Iasi. Flights from Cape Town to Bucharest will usually have one stop in Doha before arriving in Bucharest. Flights from Cape Town to Iasi also require one stop in Doha.

  • What is the best way to travel around Romania?

    Romania has a fully-fledged mass transit system, making cars unnecessary in major cities and the small towns surrounding them. You will want to make use of the trains and buses for the most part, with light rail also being another service that is available. If you want to get from Bucharest to Iasi, then you should take the train on the IR 1661 line from Bucharest North Station to Iasi. The journey will take about six hours, so it might be an idea to book a sleeper car. If you want to visit the Salina Turda amusement park, then a bus would be a good idea – you can take the Feny bus from Bucharest to Turda and then catch a taxi to the amusement park. The trip will take about six to eight hours each way, so make sure you stay overnight at a hotel while you’re there.

  • What are some things to do in Romania?

    The Salina Turda, as mentioned previously, is an underground amusement park held in an old salt mine. It’s a great place to take the kids and is easily accessible by the Feny buses and taxis. If you’re interested in learning about the history of Romania check out Corvin Castle, which legends say is the final resting place of Count Dracula. Take the Bucharest North train to  Lokoshaza, and the castle is just a short taxi ride from there. If you’re looking to experience the Romanian culture, be on the lookout for the Sighișoara Medieval Festival, which is held every year in the town of Sighişoara towards the end of July. The festival is a celebration of Romanian history and gives visitors a chance to step back in time and see what life was like for the average Romanian in the Middle Ages. The Bucharest Photofest happens every October in the capital of Romania and features some of the most important pieces of photography in the region. If you’re in Romania in October, it would certainly be worth your while to see the festival in action.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Romania?

    South African citizens will need a valid South African passport and a Schengen visa. In order to qualify, your passport must not expire within six months of your planned visit, you will need to pay a fee of around 80 euro, provide proof of sufficient funds (around 100 euro per day of your stay), a confirmed air ticket, your travel itinerary, and two colour passport photos. The visa should take a maximum of three weeks to be approved.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Romania if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Romania on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Romania?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, KLM is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Romania.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Romania?

    Cluj Napoca is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Romania. One-way flights to Cluj Napoca typically cost R482, while return flights cost around R4 530.

  • How much is a return flight to Romania?

    A return flight to Romania will typically cost around R377, however they can be found for as little as R250.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Romania depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Romania, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Bucharest Otopeni Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Bucharest Otopeni Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Bucharest Otopeni Intl?

    Yes. Bucharest Otopeni Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Otopeni City Gardens is the closest property to Bucharest Otopeni Intl (1,6 km away from Bucharest Otopeni Intl).

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