Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the lowest average return price of R11 489.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest?

Flights connecting via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 13h 10m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest?

Dubai (DXB) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 50m.

Which airlines fly to Bucharest?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Bucharest from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Bucharest. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Bucharest on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Bucharest?

Doha (DOH) was the most common stop: 43% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest?

There are 4 operators available for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Bucharest?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Bucharest trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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14:05 - 14:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

23h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

10:40 - 9:10OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R10 949Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15

13:30 - 8:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

43h 20m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Istanbul

10:10 - 9:40OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 30m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R11 526Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22

18:50 - 14:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

19h 25m1 stop Istanbul

21:45 - 9:40OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 55m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R12 214Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22

18:50 - 14:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

19h 25m1 stop Istanbul

15:35 - 11:00OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 25m1 stop Istanbul

R12 886Turkish Airlines

Thu, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 15

18:50 - 20:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

25h 35m1 stop Istanbul

21:45 - 11:00OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 15m1 stop Istanbul

R12 934Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22

21:20 - 7:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

33h 25m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

10:40 - 4:00OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 238Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15

7:30 - 7:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

23h 15m2 stops Cape Town Intl Doha Hamad Intl

10:40 - 4:00OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 215Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15

9:20 - 14:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

27h 55m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

17:10 - 18:10OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 00m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl Durban King Shaka Intl

R15 736Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15

22:20 - 1:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

25h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Istanbul

9:00 - 5:30OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 30m3 stops Chișinău Intl Istanbul Dubai Intl

R16 152Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15

13:45 - 13:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

23h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

16:20 - 18:10OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl Durban King Shaka Intl

R18 729Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 15

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Qatar Airways flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest

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Qatar Airways

Oct 8

JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 10m

1 stop

OTP14:15Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Oct 15

OTP10:40Bucharest Otopeni Intl

23h 30m

1 stop

JNB9:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 949

Qatar Airways

Oct 8

JNB7:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 15m

2 stops

OTP7:45Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Oct 15

OTP10:40Bucharest Otopeni Intl

18h 20m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 215

Qatar Airways

Feb 11

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 35m

1 stop

OTP13:20Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Feb 15

OTP16:20Bucharest Otopeni Intl

25h 50m

3 stops

JNB18:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 729

Turkish Airlines flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest

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Turkish Airlines

Nov 18

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 20m

2 stops

OTP8:50Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Nov 22

OTP10:10Bucharest Otopeni Intl

23h 30m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 526

Turkish Airlines

Nov 18

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 25m

1 stop

OTP14:15Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Nov 22

OTP21:45Bucharest Otopeni Intl

35h 55m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 214

Turkish Airlines

Feb 11

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 25m

1 stop

OTP14:15Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Feb 15

OTP15:35Bucharest Otopeni Intl

19h 25m

1 stop

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 886

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14:05-14:15

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Wed 18/11

13:30-8:50

2 stops43h 20m

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10:10-9:40

2 stops23h 30m

R11 526

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

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18:50-14:15

1 stop19h 25m

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21:45-9:40

2 stops35h 55m

R12 214

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

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18:50-14:15

1 stop19h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

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15:35-11:00

1 stop19h 25m

R12 886

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

18:50-20:25

1 stop25h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 22/11

21:45-11:00

1 stop13h 15m

R12 934

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

21:20-7:45

3 stops33h 25m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

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10:40-4:00

1 stop18h 20m

R13 238

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

7:30-7:45

2 stops23h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 15/10

10:40-4:00

1 stop18h 20m

R14 215

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

9:20-14:15

3 stops27h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 15/10

17:10-18:10

3 stops26h 00m

R15 736

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

22:20-1:10

2 stops25h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 15/10

9:00-5:30

3 stops21h 30m

R16 152

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/2

13:45-13:20

1 stop23h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 15/2

16:20-18:10

3 stops25h 50m

R18 729

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Bucharest?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R11 293 to R13 871.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R10 949.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Bucharest?

The cheapest month to fly to Bucharest from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R10 901, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Bucharest from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during February instead. Flights to Bucharest in February, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around R11 382.

Can stopping save me money on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest flights?

You could potentially save up to 28% on your flight if you consider stops on a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest flight.

How have Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest flights are approximately 7% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest

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Best price found	R10 949
Fastest flight time	19h 25m
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The best flight deal from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R10 949

The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest takes 19h 25m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest

How far is Johannesburg OR Tambo to Bucharest by plane?
Bucharest is 7844,1 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Flights usually cover this in 19h 25m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest?
Prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest?
There are 4 operators available for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Bucharest?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Bucharest trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Bucharest, the leading airline is Qatar Airways, making up 43% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Turkish Airlines with 34%, Etihad Airways with 9%, and KLM with 8%.

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Bucharest

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Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R8 996	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 515 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 353	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 223 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R10 843	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 480 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 906	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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