Bucharest Airport Live Departures
Checking in at Bucharest Airport
Passengers wishing to fly from Bucharest Airport Departures can choose from over 110 international and domestic destinations. Most airlines offer online check-in up to 24 hours ahead of departure, or you can opt to check in at the airline counter once at the airport.
If you’re travelling with Aegean Airlines, Air France, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, LOT Polish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Tarom or Turkish Airlines, you can use their self-check-in service at the airport before dropping off any luggage at the designated ‘Bag Drop’ areas.
For anyone lucky enough to be flying soon, you can use our live stream of Bucharest Airport departures for tomorrow and today on display above to ensure you don’t miss any updates.
When to arrive at Bucharest Airport?
For flight departures from Bucharest Airport, the airport recommends arriving 3 hours before your flight’s departure time, although if you have checked in online, 2 hours may be sufficient, depending on your destination. Nevertheless, it’s best to follow your airline’s most up-to-date advice on when to arrive to ensure you have enough time to pass through Security Clearance and reach your boarding gate.
If you find you have some time to spare, you can check out one of Bucharest Airport Departures restaurants, bars or cafes. If you’re a smoker, be sure to smoke before you enter as there is no Bbucharest Airport Departures smoking area.
What’s next?
Once you have a boarding pass, you can make your way to the Security Clearance entrance. For a quick and stress-free experience, it’s best to prepare your bag for security at home. Pack any liquids, gels or creams over 100 mL into your checked baggage and place anything under 100 mL into a clear plastic bag. This way, when you reach the front of the line you can place your items on a tray and easily remove any hats, jackets, belts or loose items from your pockets before walking through the x-ray machine.
Millions of passengers pass through OTP Bucharest Airport Departures each year which means security lines can sometimes be quite long. If you want to avoid the queues so that you can enjoy more time wandering through the Bucharest Airport Departures shops, consider splurging on the Fastrack VIP* service which includes access to the priority lane, the VIP Lounge and more.
*Fastrack VIP service costs €278 (RON 1,385).
What to do in Departures at Bucharest Airport?
The Departures Hall at Bucharest International Terminal is located in the main terminal building on the Ground Floor. Beyond Security Clearance, the Departures boarding area is spread across three floors and features the Bucharest Airport Departures food court on the lower level, several shops including duty-free, business lounges, charging stations, and free WiFi throughout. For further details on what you can find when travelling from Bucharest Airport, check out our comprehensive Bucharest Airport Guide.
*Remember when shopping at Bucharest Airport Departures duty-free to check the tax regulations of the country you are flying to before making any purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to get to Bucharest Airport?
There are two bus public bus routes that pass OTP Bucharest Airport Departures; the STB Express Bus Line 100 which leaves from Piața Unirii – one of the main squares in the city centre – and the 442 Line which departs from Piata Presei. Alternatively, there is a direct train that runs from Bucharest North Railway Station. If you’d rather not carry your luggage to public transport stops and want a private ride, you can take an airport taxi or arrange a private transfer, which takes around 20 minutes from the city centre.