Flying from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) to Bucharest: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Bucharest is 2 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2. The city is one hour ahead of Rome, where Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport is located.
With 14 weekly flights between the two airports, Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the busiest route. Ryanair operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you're eager to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest flight from CIA to OTP is with Ryanair at 20:00.
For a relaxed start to your CIA to Bucharest flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Direct Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Bucharest tickets are available for booking. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is where you'll be touching down.
Take to the skies with Ryanair. This airline offers direct flights from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Bucharest.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight ticket from CIA to Bucharest. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Stansted Airport (STN)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Travelling from central Rome to CIA takes about 1 hour 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a hotel near CIA? If you're boarding an early flight from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Bucharest, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
73.18% of flights taking off from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) to Bucharest
$36 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Bucharest flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is $72. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from CIA to Bucharest.
The best month for scoring cheap Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Bucharest tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is around 21 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Book a hotel close to OTP if you're coming in on a late flight from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Bucharest. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice and experience more of Bucharest and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport around one week before your flight from CIA to Bucharest.
Best time to go to Bucharest
Travel to Bucharest during the high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Bucharest in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Bucharest flight ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
Look for cheap tickets from CIA to Bucharest in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
More about Bucharest
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Bucharest right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Bucharest:
Old Town and Museum of the Palace of the Parliament are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Bucharest travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at The Revolution Square Fountain.
Explore more of Romania
Iasi is just one of the many cities in Romania waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Bucharest. Around 322 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
Around 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca is another favourite stop in Romania. Experience major highlights starting with St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace.