R6 040+ Cheap flights to Romania

Romania flight deals from Johannesburg to Bucharest are around 17h 20min long. You’ll usually have a stopover in Amsterdam and possibly one in Paris before that. If you’re you're looking for cheap flights to Romania from Johannesburg to Iasi, then you are looking at a trip of around 26h 45min. If you are flying from Cape Town to Bucharest, your flight will be about 17h 20min, while flying from Cape Town to Iasi will take you around 25h.

Unfortunately, direct flights from South Africa to Romania are not currently available. If you are flying from Johannesburg to Bucharest, you are most likely going to have at least one stopover in Paris and another in Amsterdam for your flights to Romania arriving in Bucharest. Flights from Johannesburg to Iasi will generally have a stop in Amsterdam and a stop in Bucharest before arriving in Iasi. Flights from Cape Town to Bucharest will usually have one stop in Doha before arriving in Bucharest. Flights from Cape Town to Iasi also require one stop in Doha.

Romania has a fully-fledged mass transit system, making cars unnecessary in major cities and the small towns surrounding them. You will want to make use of the trains and buses for the most part, with light rail also being another service that is available. If you want to get from Bucharest to Iasi, then you should take the train on the IR 1661 line from Bucharest North Station to Iasi. The journey will take about six hours, so it might be an idea to book a sleeper car. If you want to visit the Salina Turda amusement park, then a bus would be a good idea – you can take the Feny bus from Bucharest to Turda and then catch a taxi to the amusement park. The trip will take about six to eight hours each way, so make sure you stay overnight at a hotel while you’re there.

The Salina Turda, as mentioned previously, is an underground amusement park held in an old salt mine. It’s a great place to take the kids and is easily accessible by the Feny buses and taxis. If you’re interested in learning about the history of Romania check out Corvin Castle, which legends say is the final resting place of Count Dracula. Take the Bucharest North train to  Lokoshaza, and the castle is just a short taxi ride from there. If you’re looking to experience the Romanian culture, be on the lookout for the Sighișoara Medieval Festival, which is held every year in the town of Sighişoara towards the end of July. The festival is a celebration of Romanian history and gives visitors a chance to step back in time and see what life was like for the average Romanian in the Middle Ages. The Bucharest Photofest happens every October in the capital of Romania and features some of the most important pieces of photography in the region. If you’re in Romania in October, it would certainly be worth your while to see the festival in action.

South African citizens will need a valid South African passport and a Schengen visa. In order to qualify, your passport must not expire within six months of your planned visit, you will need to pay a fee of around 80 euro, provide proof of sufficient funds (around 100 euro per day of your stay), a confirmed air ticket, your travel itinerary, and two colour passport photos. The visa should take a maximum of three weeks to be approved.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Romania on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Romania.

For those looking to save time traveling to Romania, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 20 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Bucharest Otopeni Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Bucharest Otopeni Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. City Gardens Villa is the closest property to Bucharest Otopeni Intl (1,6 km away from Bucharest Otopeni Intl).