Cheap Flights from Moscow to Bucharest — $161

The route Moscow — Bucharest is served by many carriers — 12 in total, including Utair, Pobeda, 540 Ghana Ltd., FlyOne, Kinda Airlines, Valuair, Pegasus Airlines, Azur Air, Ural Airlines, Azimut, Aeroflot, and Azerbaijan Airlines. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $161) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

Moscow is served by several distinct airports that together handle domestic, international and low-cost traffic. Sheremetyevo (SVO) is typically the city’s main international hub and hosts major carriers and many full-service alliances; it sits about 30 km northwest of the centre and can be reached by Aeroexpress train in roughly 35–45 minutes or by taxi in 40–70 minutes depending on traffic, with fares varying widely. Domodedovo (DME) is another full-service international gateway to the south, often used by legacy and some budget-friendly carriers; travel times are similar, with Aeroexpress trains taking about 45 minutes and taxis varying by congestion. Vnukovo (VKO) tends to handle a mix of scheduled and low-cost flights and is located around 28 km southwest of central Moscow; Aeroexpress or suburban trains plus buses can take 35–60 minutes, while taxis depend on peak traffic. Zhukovsky (ZIA) is a smaller, more recent option sometimes used for charter and lower-cost international services, approximately 40 km southeast of the city; ground transit options are more limited and can be slower. Pros across airports include multiple transport links and frequent flight choices; cons can be variable journey times and busy terminals during peak hours.

Bucharest is served mainly by Henri Coandă International (OTP) and the smaller Aurel Vlaicu/Băneasa (BBU). Henri Coandă, north of the city, is the primary international hub handling most long-haul and full-service carriers alongside numerous low-cost airlines; it’s typically perceived as mid-range to premium for connectivity. Expect a 25–40 minute drive to the city center depending on traffic, with express train and bus options taking about 20–40 minutes; fares for public transport are usually inexpensive, while taxis or app rides can be modestly pricier. Pros: wide route choice, modern facilities; cons: can be busy and traffic-dependent. Aurel Vlaicu/Băneasa, closer to central Bucharest, operates mainly as a domestic and low-cost airport with short-haul flights and charter services. It’s typically favored by budget carriers and can offer competitive fares for nearby destinations. Travel time to the center is often around 10–20 minutes by taxi or local bus, with lower public-transport fares but limited service frequency compared with Henri Coandă. Pros: proximity and quicker transfers; cons: fewer international connections and more limited passenger amenities.

In different months, ticket prices from Moscow to Bucharest vary: minimum — $145 (January 2027), maximum — $485 (July 2027). Typically, the flight costs $209–$255.