Abu Dhabi to Otopeni (AUH–OTP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 34 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between AUH and OTP. Nearest airports to AUH with scheduled service: Dubai International Airport (DXB, 72 mi) · Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 45 mi) · Al Ain International Airport (AAN, 62 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DOH Doha 6h 45m EYQR → JLMHQR Doha (DOH) to Otopeni flights
TLV Tel Aviv 6h 53m EYLYMU → H4LYRO Tel Aviv (TLV) to Otopeni flights
IST Istanbul 7h 26m EYGAJU → A2MSRO Istanbul (IST) to Otopeni flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 8h 8m EYGAJU → A3ROW4 Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Otopeni flights
CAI Cairo 8h 40m 3LEYGA → RO Cairo (CAI) to Otopeni flights
VIE Vienna 9h EYJU → FRLGNH Vienna (VIE) to Otopeni flights
MUC Munich 9h 25m DEEYGA → A2LHNH Munich (MUC) to Otopeni flights
AMM Amman 9h 35m 3LEYMU → RO Amman (AMM) to Otopeni flights
PRG Prague 9h 38m EYJX → A2ROSK Prague (PRG) to Otopeni flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 10h DEEYGA → BTDEET Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Otopeni flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Abu Dhabi to Otopeni
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between AUH and OTP, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to OTP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
DOH ~6h 45m TLV ~6h 53m IST ~7h 26m ATH ~8h 8m CAI ~8h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,387
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Otopeni from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.
Metric AUH→OTP DXB→OTP
Distance from AUH – 72 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3
Weekly flights – 21
Dubai (DXB) to Otopeni flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Otopeni is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · OTP: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 5:00 PM in Otopeni.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Romania visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Romania is an EU member but joined the Schengen area for air and sea borders in 2024. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned stay. Cash above 10,000 EUR must be declared.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Facts

AUH–OTP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Otopeni route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: OTP
Full nameBucharest Henri Coandă International Airport
IATA / ICAOOTP / LROP
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Passengers/yr15.9M
Elevation314 ft / 96 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to OTP flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hamad, Ben Gurion and İstanbul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to OTP and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Otopeni is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.
Nearby alternatives include DXB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamad, Ben Gurion and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).