How long does it take to fly to Bucharest?

On average, it takes 14h 35m to fly from South Africa to Bucharest if you fly out of Cape Town (the most popular airport in South Africa) and into Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Bucharest). If you’re flying out of Johannesburg and into Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 16h 55m.

Which airlines fly to Bucharest?

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Bucharest from South Africa according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 51% 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.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Bucharest?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Bucharest are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Bucharest?

As of September 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Bucharest.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Bucharest?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to Bucharest.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Bucharest may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Bucharest. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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20:55 - 7:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

33h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

10:40 - 8:40OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R10 911Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 28

13:45 - 6:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

16h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

16:20 - 15:35OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 008Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Oct 30

16:35 - 8:10CPT Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

14h 35m1 stop Istanbul

15:35 - 23:00OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 25m1 stop Istanbul

R12 067Turkish Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 25

8:45 - 1:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

15h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

13:20 - 9:40OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 20m2 stops Vienna Intl Frankfurt am Main

R12 213Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 28

19:00 - 15:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

19h 10m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vienna Intl

13:20 - 9:40OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 20m2 stops Vienna Intl Frankfurt am Main

R12 539Austrian Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 28

18:50 - 20:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

25h 25m1 stop Istanbul

21:35 - 10:55OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 20m1 stop Istanbul

R12 572Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 26

17:15 - 8:40CPT Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

15h 25m1 stop Istanbul

15:35 - 23:00OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 25m1 stop Istanbul

R12 897Turkish Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 5

9:50 - 11:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

25h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

12:35 - 8:20OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 076Etihad Airways

Thu, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 15

13:45 - 6:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

16h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

10:40 - 8:40OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 591Qatar Airways

Fri, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 26

15:30 - 13:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

22h 25m2 stops Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl Frankfurt am Main

14:40 - 9:40OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R14 754Lufthansa

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 26

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7:40 - 13:00CPT Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

28h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

14:00 - 21:25OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R13 614KLM

Mon, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 26

7:40 - 0:55CPT Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

16h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

16:25 - 21:25OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 00m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

R13 972Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 26

23:15 - 23:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

23h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

7:05 - 21:20OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 805KLM

Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 26

7:40 - 9:05CPT Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

24h 25m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Athens Eleftherios V.

15:15 - 22:10OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 55m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Paris Charles de Gaulle

R17 685Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 26

7:40 - 9:05CPT Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

24h 25m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Athens Eleftherios V.

15:15 - 21:25OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 10m3 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

R18 011Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 26

7:40 - 14:35CPT Cape Town Intl-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

29h 55m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Athens Eleftherios V. Istanbul

15:15 - 21:25OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 10m3 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

R18 418Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 26

18:35 - 14:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

19h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

19:55 - 7:10OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 15m2 stops Ankara Esenboga Cairo

R19 232Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 26

17:00 - 0:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

30h 55m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

14:00 - 15:50OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 50m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R19 786Kenya Airways

Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 26

15:25 - 15:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

22h 55m3 stops Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl Frankfurt am Main Zurich

16:10 - 15:35OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

48h 25m3 stops Zurich Frankfurt am Main Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl

R29 084SWISS

Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 26

13:30 - 7:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl

41h 15m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Doha Hamad Intl

10:40 - 18:10OTP Bucharest Otopeni Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 30m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl Durban King Shaka Intl

R33 448Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 26

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Oct 12

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 10m

1 stop

OTP15:20Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Oct 28

OTP14:55Bucharest Otopeni Intl

14h 40m

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JNB5:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 864

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Oct 29

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 35m

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OTP7:00Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Nov 5

OTP14:55Bucharest Otopeni Intl

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JNB20:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R63 232

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Oct 9

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

14h 35m

1 stop

OTP8:10Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Oct 25

OTP15:35Bucharest Otopeni Intl

31h 25m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R12 067

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Jan 12

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 25m

1 stop

OTP20:15Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Jan 26

OTP21:35Bucharest Otopeni Intl

13h 20m

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JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 572

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Feb 1

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

15h 25m

1 stop

OTP8:40Bucharest Otopeni Intl

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OTP15:35Bucharest Otopeni Intl

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13:45-6:40

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10:40-8:40

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Bucharest?

The cheapest month to fly to Bucharest from South Africa is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R11 301, 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 South Africa during May instead. Flights to Bucharest in May, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around R11 480.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Bucharest?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Bucharest are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Bucharest?
As of September 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Bucharest.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Bucharest?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to Bucharest.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Bucharest?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Bucharest may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Bucharest. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R9 151	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 536 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
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Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 531	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 229 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
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