Travelling from Milan to Bucharest: what you need to know
Organising your flight from Milan to Bucharest begins with finding the best airport to start your holiday. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are the main departure points in Milan.
Touch down at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), the primary gateway of Bucharest.
The average duration of a direct Milan to Bucharest flight is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Bucharest's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Bucharest one hour ahead of Milan.
Pick from 12 services each week between Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) and {"defaultCase":"Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport","accusativeCase":"Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport","nominativeCase":"Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport","dativeCase":"Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport"} (OTP). MXP to OTP is the most popular route when booking flights from Milan to Bucharest.
Leave plenty of time to catch your Milan to Bucharest flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Bucharest
To score cheap Milan to Bucharest flights, book your trip two months ahead of your departure.
May is the best month for scoring an incredible deal on a plane ticket from Milan to Bucharest. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from Milan to Bucharest by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' Milan to Bucharest flights.
Flying from Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can book a direct flight from Milan to Bucharest departing from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Begin your journey at MXP and touch down at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Reserve your Milan to Bucharest plane tickets with Wizz Air Malta. This airline is a top choice for direct flights from MXP.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for Milan to Bucharest flights departing from Milano Malpensa Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
MXP is around 40 kilometres from central Milan. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel near Milano Malpensa Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Milan to Bucharest, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of the departures from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% land on time at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
You can book a direct flight from Milan to Bucharest departing Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY). Nonstop connections from BGY will take you to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Book a direct Milan to Bucharest plane ticket with Ryanair. This is one of the main carriers that operates this route out of BGY.
Split up your Milan to Bucharest flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Orio al Serio International Airport and Bucharest are:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Iasi Airport (IAS)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in around 2 hours 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away from home? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Orio al Serio International Airport the day before your flight from Milan to Bucharest:
Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time performance of 67.49%. This figure shows how frequently flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You can book a ticket from Milan to Bucharest with one or more stops leaving from Milano Linate Airport (LIN). These are some of the most popular stopovers between LIN and Bucharest:
Naples International Airport (NAP)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The journey time to LIN from central Milan is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Make taking an early Milan to Bucharest flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Milano Linate Airport and get to the check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance record of LIN is 79.56%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
Arriving in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest takes about 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes to get there on public transport.
Book a hotel close to OTP if you're coming in on a late flight from Milan to Bucharest. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice to explore Bucharest and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Best time to go to Bucharest
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Milan to Bucharest. July is the busiest month to travel to Bucharest. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your Milan to Bucharest tickets, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -9ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap flights from Milan to Bucharest around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bucharest
Start your Bucharest trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Milan to Bucharest, explore our range of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Museum of the Palace of the Parliament, Old Town and Herastrau Park are attractions you won't want to skip in Bucharest.
Explore more of Romania
Iasi is just one of the many cities in Romania waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Bucharest. Around 322 kilometres to the north, check out popular attractions including Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
Around 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca is another essential stop in Romania. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace.
