Travelling from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Bucharest: what you need to know
Bucharest is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Mumbai, where Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is located. Bucharest operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from BOM to Bucharest. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing flights from BOM to Bucharest, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you hold a passport from India, you will need an embassy visa to enter Romania. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Bucharest for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and certainly before you fly.
BOM is about 18 kilometres from central Mumbai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 38 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 1 hour and 9 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to BOM? If you're boarding an early flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Bucharest, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Bucharest
$261 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Bucharest. A return flight starts at $576. These fares may change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from BOM to Bucharest, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap tickets from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Bucharest is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Check out the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for flight tickets from BOM to Bucharest every day.
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Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest takes around 34 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour and 36 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you have a late flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Bucharest, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near OTP:
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the busiest month for flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Bucharest. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Bucharest in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Bucharest in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from BOM to Bucharest in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Bucharest
After locking in your flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Bucharest, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bucharest:
Old Town and Herastrau Park are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Bucharest to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman).
Complete your Bucharest trip with a car rental
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