Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport.
Bucharest's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Bucharest two hours ahead of Birmingham.
Every week, there are seven Birmingham Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flights. If you want to get going as soon as possible, take the 05:45 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 20:10 with Wizz Air Malta.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your BHX to OTP flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Getting to Bucharest (and then seeing more of Romania!) is a breeze with Wizz Air Malta. This popular airline offers direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Wizz Air Malta on this route.
Ryanair tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for BHX to OTP flights, with 89.66% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between BHX and OTP include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight is C$39. A return ticket is currently C$96. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book one month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BHX to OTP.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BHX to OTP by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Birmingham Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
72% of flights taking off from Birmingham Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BHX:
Arriving at Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Birmingham Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
Follow your own route with a Bucharest Otopeni Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice and venture far and wide through Bucharest and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Bucharest Otopeni Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest
From Bucharest Otopeni Airport, Bucharest is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Bucharest in March.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Birmingham Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BHX to OTP sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Romania
Iasi is just one of the many places in Romania waiting to be explored once you've seen Bucharest. Around 322 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Galata Monastery, The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs.
Cluj-Napoca is another essential stop in Romania and is around 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest. No journey is complete without a visit to St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration.
