Flights from Dubai (DXB) to Bucharest (OTP)

Bucharest is a fun, dynamic and energetic city. The capital of Romania, influenced by the remnants of communism that are still palpable throughout the city, has its sights set firmly on the future. You’ll find trendy and quirky outdoor cafés along with high-street shops and boutiques alongside splendid 17th and 18th century Orthodox churches, graceful belle époque villas and world-class art galleries in the old town, all overlooked by the imposing Palace of Parliament. Whether you are planning a trip here for business or leisure, flydubai offers flights from Dubai to Bucharest for its passengers.

Explore Bucharest streets that have a Balkan vibe with oriental influences, French-inspired architecture and enjoy a Western-inspired city with an energetic feeling. Marvel at the Belle Époque architecture of the early 1900s Bucharest, that earned the nickname Little Paris, due to the French-inspired Belle Époque townhouses, buildings, and monuments. The city even boasts an Arch of Triumph similar to the French version. Stroll around the neighborhoods and streets to find a unique blend of architectural styles which is a rich blend of historical (neo-classical), interbellum (Bauhaus and art deco), communist and modern architecture. Check out the vibrant, modern, artistic & friendly local life and enjoy the many events such as, various exhibitions, sports competitions, street art fairs, outdoor celebrations and food events that happen throughout the year. Find flights from Dubai to Bucharest and Bucharest to Dubai easily on flydubai.com.

flydubai flights from Dubai to Bucharest

When travelling from Dubai to Bucharest on a business or a leisure trip, a flight booked on flydubai always guarantees you a comfortable and safe journey. The flight time from Dubai to Bucharest of 5 hours and 25 minutes, will be spent comfortably on board flydubai as your comfort and well-being are our top priority on every single flight for the entire time you spend on board. The distance of 3,395 km from Dubai to Bucharest does not seem so far away with flydubai.

Traveling for business or leisure, find all flights departing from Dubai to Bucharest. Browse the list of cities we fly to from Dubai and select your chosen destination city to see our flight schedules and destination guides.

Getting around Bucharest

Direct non-stop flights from Dubai to Bucharest depart from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and land at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP). Check our flight dates on the flydubai website and choose the most convenient dates to visit Romania. The airport serves as the central artery into the city and region and is well connected to major airports around the world. One may fly from Dubai to Bucharest and transfer to their desired destination.

Getting from the airport is possible by shuttle bus, private taxi, or renting a car. One can also book a prepaid taxi online. The distance from the city centre to the airport is 20 km.

Our destination guides offer expert tips on what to do and the best places to visit along with recommendations for the best hotels, activities, and eateries in town.

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Known as the Paris of the east, because of its French-influenced architecture, Bucharest boasts wide, tree-lined boulevards, monumental buildings and a vibrant historical quarter that’s well worth discovering.

Top things to see and do in Bucharest

• Get a flavour of old Bucharest when you visit the Lipscani district, in the city’s old town. Narrow, cobblestoned streets and courtyards, once crammed with merchants and craftsmen, are now full of galleries, antique shops, cafés, restaurants and gift shops. The liveliest street is Str. Smardan.
• Enjoy lush greenery in the middle of the city at Herăstrău Park. Flowerbeds and shady paths lead to the banks of Lake Herăstrău with its arched bridges and little island. You can explore it by rowing boat, or take a lake cruise.
• See the colossal Palace of Parliament. One of the world’s largest buildings, this has 1,100 rooms and 12 storeys above ground, as well as four underground. Other palace statistics include 480 chandeliers and 200,000 square metres of carpet. You’ll have the chance to have a look round some of the marble staircases and carved wooden balconies on your visit.
• Experience Romanian village life at the outdoor Village Museum. It features more than 300 rural buildings from all over Romania, including wooden houses, windmills, cottages, barns and churches, any of which were brought here in pieces and reassembled.
• Enjoy Bucharest’s nightlife. The city is full of clubs, particularly around Piata Uniril, Piata Romana and Lipscani. There’s a lively music scene with everything from jazz bands to dance music to classical concerts.

Getting around Bucharest

You can get around Bucharest by bus, trolleybus, tram, metro or taxi. Taking the metro is one of the easiest ways to get around Bucharest with four lines serving the majority of the city's important districts. The metro is also a cheap mode of transport with ticket prices starting from as little as a dollar for two trips. Getting around by bus, trolleybus or tram is also convenient but make sure that you understand the routes and stop locations of each. To get around by taxi, you can either have your hotel arrange one for you or flag one down on the street. Agree a fare with the driver before you start your journey. You can also hire a car from local and international car hire firms. You'll need to be at least 21 years old to hire a car.

Tips for travellers

The attractive mountain town of Brasov lies about two-and-a-half hours from Bucharest by car. One of its highlights is nearby Medieval Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s castle.