Cheap flights from Birmingham to Bucharest

January stands out as the most affordable time to fly this route, with fares climbing steadily through spring and peaking during the summer school holidays. You will find listed prices across every month, meaning you can shift your travel dates by a few weeks to catch lower fares without compromising on your plans. Booking well ahead of major European holiday periods usually secures better availability on both direct departures and one stop connections.

Budget carriers like Easyjet, Vueling Airlines, Jet2, Wizz Air Malta and Ryanair keep base fares low by charging separately for checked baggage, priority boarding and seat selection. The full service options, including Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Air Baltic and Edelweiss Air, typically bundle a checked bag and meals into the ticket price, while Sun Express falls somewhere in between depending on the specific fare class you choose. If you book separate tickets with different carriers to save money, remember that each airline will check its own baggage allowance strictly at the counter.

You will land at Otopeni International Airport, which sits just outside the northern edge of Bucharest and serves as the main gateway for the capital. Getting into the city centre is straightforward, with regular buses and trains running frequently to central stations while taxis offer a direct ride through morning traffic. Allow extra time during peak holiday periods when the terminal sees higher passenger volumes, and make sure your accommodation location matches whichever transport link feels easiest after a long flight.

Currency

RON (rumen leu)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Romanian

Emergency number

112

Driving side

right

Calling code

+40

Internet domain

.ro

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Bucharest

1.7 M (2021)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Europe/Bucharest)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Verify whether your itinerary requires separate tickets for any connecting legs and confirm you have enough time between arrivals before booking.
• Check the specific carry on and checked bag allowances listed in your e ticket, as budget carriers charge heavily for extras at the gate.
• Ensure your passport remains valid well beyond your planned departure date from Romania.
• Confirm whether your chosen airline operates directly to Otopeni or requires a transfer through a hub like Paris or Frankfurt.
• Review seasonal weather patterns and pack layers for unpredictable conditions in central Europe.