Bologna to Otopeni (BLQ–OTP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FR3990
FR Ryanair
73H
5:45 AM
CET
8:50 AM
EET
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR3992
FR Ryanair
73H
7:27 PM
CET
10:32 PM
EET
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W43139
W4 AeroWorld
32Q
6:05 AM
EET
7:25 AM
CET
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR3991
FR Ryanair
7M8
1:25 PM
EET
2:30 PM
CET
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR3993
FR Ryanair
73H
7:45 PM
EET
8:50 PM
CET
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Bologna to Otopeni
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 728 mi 2h 5m nonstop +1h ahead 40 1-stop hubs

BLQ–OTP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 728 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BLQ–OTP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 10 73H 2h05
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BLQ to OTP direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
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
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BLQ to OTP.
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One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,268
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.

Other ways to reach Otopeni from Bologna

Nearby airports with service to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.
Metric BLQ→OTP PSA→OTP TSF→OTP
Distance from BLQ 74 mi 89 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 10 6 14
Flight time 2h 5m 2h 15m 2h
Airports within 200 miles of BLQ with service to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Otopeni is 1 hour ahead of Bologna.
BLQ: CET · OTP: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Bologna, it's 7:00 PM in Otopeni.
Distance & Flight Time
728 mi / 1,172 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Italy and Romania are both EU member states. Italian citizens enter Romania freely with a national ID card or passport. No visa or stay limit applies. Romania joined the Schengen area for air and sea borders in March 2024, with land borders following in January 2025.

BLQ–OTP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bologna to Otopeni route.
Route details
Distance728 mi / 1,172 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 17 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: BLQ
IATA / ICAOBLQ / LIPE
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr10.8M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m
Destination: OTP
IATA / ICAOOTP / LROP
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Passengers/yr15.9M
Elevation314 ft / 96 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BLQ to OTP flights.
Nonstop flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport take approximately 2h 5m. The route covers 728 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from BLQ to OTP. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TIA, OPO, DUB, BRI, RMO, LPA, MUC, IST, ZRH, AMS, CTA, MLA, DUS, CDG, FCO, BCN, VIE, TFS, FRA, EIN, VLC, BVA, LTN, CRL, MAD, BUD, AGP, SOF, STN, DXB, ATH, LHR, CPH, BRU, SAW, TSR, BER, MAN, SVQ and LIS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Otopeni is 1 hour ahead of Bologna.
Yes, return flights from OTP to BLQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PSA, TSF and BGY. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BLQ to OTP

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BLQ to OTP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BLQ to OTP ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 728 miles (1,172 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TIA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pisa (PI) (PSA), Treviso (TV) (TSF) and Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY).