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

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728 mi airlines 17/wk
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FR3990
FR Ryanair
73H
1:15 PM
CEST
4:15 PM
EEST
2h
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W43140
W4 AeroWorld
321
2:20 PM
CEST
5:25 PM
EEST
2h 5m
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FR3992
FR Ryanair
73H
8:10 PM
CEST
11:10 PM
EEST
2h
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W43164
W4 AeroWorld
321
10:50 PM
CEST
1:55 AM+1
EEST
2h 5m
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FR3991
FR Ryanair
73H
9:20 AM
EEST
10:30 AM
CEST
2h 10m
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W43139
W4 AeroWorld
32Q
1:45 PM
EEST
3:00 PM
CEST
2h 15m
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W43163
W4 AeroWorld
321
9:00 PM
EEST
10:10 PM
CEST
2h 10m
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FR3993
FR Ryanair
73H
11:35 PM
EEST
12:45 AM+1
CEST
2h 10m
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Bologna to Otopeni
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 728 mi 2h nonstop +1h ahead 65 1-stop hubs

BLQ–OTP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. AeroWorld and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 728 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BLQ–OTP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W4 AeroWorld 9 321 2h05 – – –
FR Ryanair 8 73H 2h – – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – W4
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + W4 (17 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, BLQ to OTP direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BLQ to OTP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,020
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 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 2 2 2
Weekly flights 17 10 13
Flight time 2h 2h 10m 1h 55m
Pisa (PI) (PSA) to Otopeni flights · Treviso (TV) (TSF) to Otopeni flights · Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY) to Otopeni flights
Airports within 200 miles of BLQ 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 ahead of Bologna.
BLQ: CEST · OTP: EEST

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 0m to 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

BLQ–OTP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bologna to Otopeni route.
Route details
Distance728 mi / 1,172 km
Flight time2h to 2h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 17 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: BLQ
Full nameBologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
IATA / ICAOBLQ / LIPE
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr10.8M
Elevation123 ft / 37 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 BLQ to OTP flights.
Nonstop flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport take approximately 2h to 2h 5m. The route covers 728 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and AeroWorld.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from BLQ to OTP. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STR, BRU, PRG, BHX, SSH, SCV, TIA, RAK, BDS, AHO, MUC, LPA, FCO, TFS, PMI, SOF, IAS, ZRH, SKG, BER, CTA, AMS, DUB, PMO, LHR, LIS, BCN, BEG, ATH, CDG, RMO, BRI, FRA, CRL, CGN, LTN, OPO, VIE, MAD, CLJ, BVA, CPH, IST, LUX, SVQ, MLA, WAW, DUS, SXM, STN, MRS, DXB, MAN, SAW, ALC, TSR, VLC, ARN, AGP, HEL, OSL, BUD, LYS, EDI and EIN. 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 and AeroWorld. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BLQ to OTP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BLQ to OTP ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 728 miles (1,172 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via STR. 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).