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 58% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Bucharest. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Bucharest on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Bucharest?

Turkish Airlines and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Bucharest

How long does it take to fly to Bucharest?

On average, it takes 21h 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 25h.

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 March 2026, there are 3 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.

R8 347 Cheap Flights from South Africa to Bucharest in 2026

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9:45 - 17:20

JNB

OTP

30h 35m

2 stops

6:20 - 8:15

OTP

JNB

26h 55m

2 stops

R12 216Multiple Airlines

vie., abr. 17 - vie., abr. 24

16:35 - 14:35

CPT

OTP

21h 00m

1 stop

15:55 - 11:50

OTP

CPT

20h 55m

1 stop

R12 725Turkish Airlines

jue., may. 21 - lun., may. 25

16:35 - 8:10

CPT

OTP

14h 35m

1 stop

21:35 - 11:50

OTP

CPT

15h 15m

1 stop

R12 793Turkish Airlines

lun., sep. 14 - mié., sep. 30

16:35 - 14:35

CPT

OTP

21h 00m

1 stop

15:55 - 11:50

OTP

CPT

20h 55m

1 stop

R12 911Turkish Airlines

jue., ago. 6 - vie., ago. 21

18:00 - 20:15

JNB

OTP

25h 15m

1 stop

15:55 - 10:30

OTP

JNB

19h 35m

1 stop

R13 081Turkish Airlines

vie., jun. 12 - mar., jun. 16

16:35 - 8:10

CPT

OTP

14h 35m

1 stop

15:55 - 11:50

OTP

CPT

20h 55m

1 stop

R13 115Turkish Airlines

jue., ago. 6 - jue., ago. 20

13:00 - 12:00

CPT

OTP

22h 00m

2 stops

15:50 - 11:30

OTP

CPT

20h 40m

2 stops

R13 488Multiple Airlines

jue., may. 7 - jue., may. 14

13:30 - 20:15

JNB

OTP

29h 45m

2 stops

21:35 - 10:30

OTP

JNB

13h 55m

1 stop

R13 641Turkish Airlines

vie., jun. 12 - mar., jun. 16

17:50 - 8:10

JNB

OTP

13h 20m

1 stop

15:55 - 9:40

OTP

JNB

18h 45m

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R13 692Turkish Airlines

jue., ago. 6 - vie., ago. 21

18:00 - 14:35

JNB

OTP

19h 35m

1 stop

9:30 - 9:40

OTP

JNB

25h 10m

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R13 726Turkish Airlines

vie., jun. 12 - mar., jun. 16

Emirates flights from South Africa to Bucharest

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Emirates

Apr 3

JNB22:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 00m

1 stop

OTP1:20Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Apr 18

OTP2:20Bucharest Otopeni Intl

28h 10m

1 stop

JNB5:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 781

Emirates

Apr 11

JNB22:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 00m

1 stop

OTP1:20Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Oct 19

OTP15:05Bucharest Otopeni Intl

20h 10m

1 stop

JNB10:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 798

Emirates

Apr 14

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

18h 40m

1 stop

OTP14:05Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Oct 17

OTP15:05Bucharest Otopeni Intl

21h 25m

1 stop

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

R18 442

British Airways flights from South Africa to Bucharest

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British Airways

Jun 8

CPT9:00Cape Town Intl

39h 20m

2 stops

OTP1:20Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Jun 12

OTP15:30Bucharest Otopeni Intl

20h 30m

1 stop

CPT11:00Cape Town Intl

R19 138

British Airways

Jun 8

CPT9:00Cape Town Intl

39h 20m

2 stops

OTP1:20Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Jun 12

OTP15:30Bucharest Otopeni Intl

29h 25m

2 stops

CPT19:55Cape Town Intl

R19 257

British Airways

May 12

CPT7:00Cape Town Intl

41h 20m

2 stops

OTP1:20Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Oct 2

OTP15:30Bucharest Otopeni Intl

24h 05m

2 stops

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

R20 020

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 17/4

9:45-17:20

2 stops30h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

vie. 24/4

6:20-8:15

2 stops26h 55m

R12 216

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

jue. 21/5

16:35-14:35

1 stop21h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

lun. 25/5

15:55-11:50

1 stop20h 55m

R12 725

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Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

lun. 14/9

16:35-8:10

1 stop14h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

mié. 30/9

21:35-11:50

1 stop15h 15m

R12 793

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

jue. 6/8

16:35-14:35

1 stop21h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

vie. 21/8

15:55-11:50

1 stop20h 55m

R12 911

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 12/6

18:00-20:15

1 stop25h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

mar. 16/6

15:55-10:30

1 stop19h 35m

R13 081

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

jue. 6/8

16:35-8:10

1 stop14h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

jue. 20/8

15:55-11:50

1 stop20h 55m

R13 115

Cape TownBucharest

CPT - OTP

CPTOTP

Cape Town Intl

jue. 7/5

13:00-12:00

2 stops22h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

jue. 14/5

15:50-11:30

2 stops20h 40m

R13 488

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 12/6

13:30-20:15

2 stops29h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

mar. 16/6

21:35-10:30

1 stop13h 55m

R13 641

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 6/8

17:50-8:10

1 stop13h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

vie. 21/8

15:55-9:40

2 stops18h 45m

R13 692

JohannesburgBucharest

JNB - OTP

JNBOTP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 12/6

18:00-14:35

1 stop19h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

mar. 16/6

9:30-9:40

2 stops25h 10m

R13 726

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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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R11 792, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Bucharest from South Africa during November instead. Flights to Bucharest in November, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around R11 910.

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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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Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 973	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 863 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R11 407	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 273 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 745	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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