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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bucharest? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,752. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Bucharest.$1,505 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with VietJet Air and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,505, select.

Bucharest.$1,565 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Sat, 27 Feb.Return flight with Scoot and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,565, select.

Bucharest.$1,608 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Jul, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with Scoot and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,608, select.

Bucharest.$1,618 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Hainan Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,618, select.

Bucharest.$1,622 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with VietJet Air and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,622, select.

Bucharest.$1,630 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with Scoot and Austrian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,630, select.

Bucharest.$1,632 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with China Eastern and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,632, select.

Bucharest.$1,648 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with China Eastern and TAROM.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with TAROM, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,648, select.

Bucharest.$1,662 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar and Austrian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,662, select.

Bucharest.$1,706 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Aug, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar and Animawings.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Animawings, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,706, select.

Bucharest.$1,752 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Jul, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,752, select.

Bucharest.$1,788 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Jetstar and TAROM.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with TAROM, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,788, select.

Bucharest.$1,808 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Scoot and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,808, select.

Bucharest.$1,848 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Scoot and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,848, select.

Bucharest.$1,958 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar and Austrian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,958, select.

Bucharest.$1,972 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar, returning Tue, 13 Apr.Return flight with Qantas and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,972, select.

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Alternative Melbourne Tullamarine to Bucharest routes

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Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Bucharest: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Bucharest?

There's one airport in Bucharest: Bucharest Otopeni.

How much are return flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Bucharest?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Bucharest is $1,505. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Bucharest?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Bucharest. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,505.

How many flights are there a week from Melbourne Tullamarine to Bucharest?

As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Bucharest.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Bucharest?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Bucharest is usually November.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Bucharest?

If you're flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, the cheapest airport near Bucharest is Bucharest Otopeni – which is 14.8 km away from the centre of Bucharest. We've found flights into this airport from $1,505.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bucharest on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bucharest on Sunday, 1 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bucharest?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and Bucharest. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I get the best flight deal from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bucharest?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Bucharest but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Bucharest?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bucharest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Bucharest?

In June, the average temperature is usually around 22°C. July is typically the warmest month in Bucharest, when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -5°C. The rainiest month is June.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bucharest with?

Currently, VietJet Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Bucharest.

Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Bucharest: what you need to know

Bucharest is nine hours behind Melbourne, where Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located. Bucharest runs on the UTC+2 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your MEL to Bucharest flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Whether you're eager to discover a new place along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book plane tickets from MEL to Bucharest with a stopover. To check out your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport (DXB) is a top connection hub.
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a hotel near MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bucharest, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Bucharest

$678 is currently the best price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bucharest flight. Return flight tickets start at $1,504. These prices may change based on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from MEL to Bucharest. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bucharest across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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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 taxi, the drive will take roughly 35 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bucharest, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near OTP:
Say yes to new adventures 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 get the lowest price, book your ride from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from MEL to Bucharest.

Best time to go to Bucharest

Visit Bucharest in peak season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bucharest during low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Before booking a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bucharest plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from MEL to Bucharest around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Bucharest

When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bucharest right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Bucharest:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Old Town, Museum of the Palace of the Parliament and The Revolution Square Fountain are must-visits when exploring Bucharest.

Explore more of Romania

Iasi is just one of the many places in Romania waiting to be explored once you've seen 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. Start your sightseeing at St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace.