Flying from Bucharest to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) taking off from here.
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct Bucharest to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight.
Paris is one hour behind Bucharest. Charles de Gaulle Airport is located in Paris, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), with 34 direct weekly services. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from OTP to CDG is the 6:05am Air France service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 3:55pm with TAROM.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Bucharest to CDG.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is a convenient option for traveling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bucharest to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) operate out of this terminal.
Pick from a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Bucharest to Charles de Gaulle Airport leaving from OTP. Head off on your trip with any of these:
The majority of travelers choose to book seats with TAROM from OTP to CDG.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Air France.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Bucharest to CDG departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
OTP is around 21 kilometers from central Bucharest. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bucharest to Charles de Gaulle Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
71.27% of flights that take off from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you have a late flight from Bucharest to Charles de Gaulle Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near CDG:
Travel at your own speed with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and chase adventure across Paris and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Bucharest to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport is roughly 23 kilometers from central Paris. How long it takes to get to the center in a cab or car rental will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Charles de Gaulle Airport is $45. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $127. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Bucharest to CDG. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Bucharest to Charles de Gaulle Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Bucharest to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Bucharest to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). June is the busiest month to visit Paris. If crowds aren't your thing, go in February.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Bucharest to CDG plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Bucharest to Charles de Gaulle Airport in January when temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Paris
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Paris right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Charles de Gaulle Airport:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Louve, Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Paris.
Explore more of France
Lille is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen Paris. Around 177 kilometers away to the north, its best attractions include Palais des Beaux Arts, Grand'Place and Grand place.
Around 113 kilometers east of Paris, Reims is another favorite stop in France. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Champagne Park, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Center of Visits and Towers of Reims Cathedral.