Dublin to Bacău (DUB–BCM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

Irish passport holders enter Romania visa-free for unlimited stays as EU citizens. No fee, no advance application. A valid Irish passport is required. Romania joined the Schengen air and sea border zone in March 2024, so flights from Ireland (non-Schengen) still involve passport control, but EU citizens pass through quickly.

For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local Immigration Inspectorate (Inspectoratul General pentru Imigrari) for a registration certificate. The fee is RON 57 (about EUR 11). Bring proof of employment, self-employment, studies, or sufficient resources plus health insurance. A Romanian CNP (cod numeric personal) and tax identification number are needed for employment and banking.

Direct flights from Dublin to Bucharest run about 3 hours 30 minutes on Ryanair. Cluj-Napoca has seasonal service. Romania uses the Romanian leu (RON), trading at roughly 5 RON per EUR 1. Card payments are widely accepted in Bucharest and major cities, but carry cash in rural areas and smaller towns. No vaccination requirements. Romania has a significant Irish expat and business community, particularly in Bucharest. Irish driving licenses are valid throughout the stay. Domestic train travel is inexpensive (Bucharest to Brasov: RON 50 to 80, about EUR 10 to 16, for a 2.5 hour journey on CFR Calatori).

Dublin Bus route 747 (Airlink) runs from the city centre (O'Connell Street) to the airport in 30–50 minutes, costing €7 one-way or €12 return. DART rail does not serve the airport directly; the nearest station requires a bus connection. Ride-shares from the city centre typically cost €20–35 depending on traffic.

The M50 and M1 motorways feed into the airport; short-term parking in Terminal 1 or 2 costs from €4/30 min, while long-stay lots (P3/P4) are significantly cheaper for multi-day trips. Allow extra time during morning and evening rush hours on the M50.