Birmingham, West Midlands to Otopeni (BHX–OTP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR3421
FR Ryanair
73H
5:55 AM
BST
11:10 AM
EEST
3h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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W43020
W4 AeroWorld
321
9:10 AM
BST
2:30 PM
EEST
3h 20m
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M T W T F S S
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W43019
W4 AeroWorld
321
6:55 AM
EEST
8:35 AM
BST
3h 40m
83%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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FR3422
FR Ryanair
7M8
1:25 PM
EEST
2:55 PM
BST
3h 30m
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M T W T F S S
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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
AMS Amsterdam 4h 40m 6EAMBT → BTKLKQ Amsterdam (AMS) to Otopeni flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h ACLHLO → BTDEET Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Otopeni flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 5h 13m AFAMG3 → A2AFBT Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Otopeni flights
MUC Munich 5h 15m LH → A2LHNH Munich (MUC) to Otopeni flights
TIA Rinas 5h 18m RK → FR Rinas (TIA) to Otopeni flights
GVA Geneva 5h 38m U2 → A2 Geneva (GVA) to Otopeni flights
NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes 5h 38m LSU2 → A2ROW4 Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) to Otopeni flights
FCO Rome 6h 3m FRLSU2 → ROW4 Rome (FCO) to Otopeni flights
SKG Thessaloniki 6h 5m BYLS → FRRO Thessaloniki (SKG) to Otopeni flights
IST Istanbul 6h 20m 6EPKTG → A2MSRO Istanbul (IST) to Otopeni flights
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Birmingham, West Midlands to Otopeni
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,375 mi 3h 18m nonstop +2h ahead

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 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Otopeni (OTP) Otopeni to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BHX–OTP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 5 73H 3h15 – – –
W4 AeroWorld 5 321 3h20 – – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – W4
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + W4 (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BHX to OTP direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHX to OTP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
AMS ~4h 40m FRA ~5h 0m CDG ~5h 13m MUC ~5h 15m TIA ~5h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,585
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 Birmingham, West Midlands

Nearby airports with service to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.
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 18m 3h 20m 3h 20m
Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Otopeni flights · Luton, Luton (LTN) to Otopeni flights · Liverpool (LPL) to Otopeni flights
Airports within 200 miles of BHX with service to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Otopeni is 2 hours ahead of Birmingham, West Midlands.
BHX: BST · OTP: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands, it's 8:00 PM in Otopeni.
Distance & Flight Time
1,375 mi / 2,213 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 18m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

BHX–OTP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham, West Midlands to Otopeni route.
Route details
Distance1,375 mi / 2,213 km
Flight time3h 18m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BHX
Full nameBirmingham Airport
IATA / ICAOBHX / EGBB
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr8.6M
Elevation327 ft / 100 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 BHX to OTP flights.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham Airport to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport take about 3h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 1,375 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from BHX to OTP: Ryanair and AeroWorld.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, Frankfurt Main and Charles de Gaulle.
Otopeni is 2 hours ahead of Birmingham, West Midlands.
Yes, return flights from OTP to BHX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MAN, LTN and LPL. 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.

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 is about 3 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Frankfurt Main and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN), Luton, Luton (LTN) and Liverpool (LPL).