Birmingham, West Midlands to Otopeni (BHX–OTP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BHX–OTP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and AeroWorld lead the route. The flight covers 1,375 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 5 | 7M8 | 3h15 | – | – | – |
| W4 AeroWorld | 5 | 321 | 3h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Otopeni from Birmingham, West Midlands
| Metric | BHX→OTP | MAN→OTP | LTN→OTP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BHX | – | 66 mi | 71 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 10 | 4 | 28 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 3h 20m | 3h 20m |
Travel Essentials
BHX: BST · OTP: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands, it's 8:00 PM in Otopeni.
British passport holders enter Romania visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least one blank page.
Romania joined the Schengen Area for air and sea borders in March 2024, with land border controls removed in January 2025. Time spent in Romania now counts toward the shared Schengen 90/180-day limit alongside all other Schengen states. Border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds (roughly EUR 50 per day or equivalent in RON). ETIAS (EUR 7, valid 3 years) will apply once mandatory in late 2026.
Direct flights from London to Bucharest (OTP) run about 3 hours 20 minutes. Romania uses the Romanian leu (RON), trading at roughly 4.95 RON per EUR 1. Euros are not legal tender but many hotels accept them. Card payments are widespread in cities. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Wizz Air and TAROM operate the London to Bucharest route with high frequency.
BHX–OTP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BHX to OTP
Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and AeroWorld. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BHX to OTP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BHX to OTP ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,375 miles (2,213 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BLQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN), Luton, Luton (LTN) and Liverpool (LPL).