Cheap flights from Basel to Bucharest from $28 BSL → BBU, OTP
EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) → Baneasa (BBU), Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
The cheapest return found recently is $129 with easyJet, 10 Dec – 12 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $28 with Wizz Air Malta, 10 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $28, Wizz Air Malta, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $129, 10 Dec to 12 Dec
- Usual return price
- $145 to $209
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $129 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Wizz Air Malta
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h 25 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $145 to $209.
Cheapest return found recently
$129
10 Dec – 12 Dec · easyJet
EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Leaves 1:15 p.m. · Return leaves 5:30 a.m. · 13 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$143
16 Nov – 20 Nov · Wizz Air Malta
EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Leaves 7:45 a.m. · Return leaves 5:30 a.m. · 5 h 5 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$129 10 Dec – 12 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 46 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $58 to $256.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates from 16 Nov to 29 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold 2-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 10 Dec, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
10 fares on 9 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov – 20 Nov | $143 | Wizz Air Malta | EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Dec – 8 Dec | $149 | Wizz Air | EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) → Baneasa (BBU) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 9 Dec | $152 | Wizz Air Malta | EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Dec – 12 Dec | $129 | easyJet | EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Dec – 17 Dec | $145 | Wizz Air | EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) → Baneasa (BBU) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Dec – 17 Dec | $199 | Pegasus Airlines | EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 | $329 | easyJet | EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $388 | Wizz Air | EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) → Baneasa (BBU) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 31 Dec | $209 | easyJet | EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $129.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Wizz Air, easyJet, Wizz Air Malta, Pegasus Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$28
10 Feb 2027 · Wizz Air Malta
EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Leaves 7:45 a.m. · 2 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$28
10 Feb 2027 · Wizz Air Malta
EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Leaves 7:45 a.m. · 2 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$28 10 Feb 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 46 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $24 to $90.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 10 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2027 | $28 | Wizz Air Malta | EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Mar 2027 | $81 | Wizz Air Malta | EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $28.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Wizz Air Malta.
Premium cabin fares from Basel to Bucharest
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 10 Dec – 12 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 10 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Basel to Bucharest?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 63% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (46 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $163 | $128 | +172% | 18 |
| 7–13 days | $112 | $103 | +87% | 13 |
| 14–29 days | $112 | $84 | +86% | 38 |
| 30–59 days | $113 | $80 | +88% | 34 |
| 60–89 days | $255 | $58 | +325% | 15 |
| 90–179 days | $60 | $58 | Cheapest seen | 13 |
| 180+ days | $131 | $101 | +118% | 20 |
One-way
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 49% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (46 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $55 | $45 | +96% | 13 |
| 14–29 days | $45 | $41 | +59% | 14 |
| 30–59 days | $28 | $24 | Cheapest seen | 35 |
| 60–89 days | $44 | $36 | +57% | 12 |
| 90–179 days | $35 | $28 | +25% | 17 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Zurich → Bucharest
75 km from Basel
$183
$54 more than flying from Basel
10 Dec – 12 Dec · ZRH → OTP · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Strasbourg → Bucharest
115 km from Basel
$397
$268 more than flying from Basel
22 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 · SXB → BBU · out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Zurich → Bucharest
75 km from Basel
$138
$110 more than flying from Basel
23 Dec · ZRH → OTP · 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 10 Dec – 12 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Basel to Bucharest?
The cheapest return found recently is $129 with easyJet, 10 Dec to 12 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $145 to $209.
How much is a one-way flight from Basel to Bucharest?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $28 with Wizz Air Malta, 10 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Basel to Bucharest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $129, 10 Dec to 12 Dec, found 2 days ago. February 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $28, 10 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Basel to Bucharest?
In 46 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 63% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 49% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Basel to Bucharest?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $143 with Wizz Air Malta, 16 Nov to 20 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $28 with Wizz Air Malta, 10 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago.
How long is the flight from Basel to Bucharest?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Wizz Air Malta on 10 Feb 2027, takes 2 h 25 min from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Basel to Bucharest?
Between 16 Nov and 29 Dec, Wizz Air has the cheapest return on 3 of the 9 departure dates we hold, easyJet on 3 and Wizz Air Malta on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work