Bristol to Otopeni (BRS–OTP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR5341
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:15 AM
BST
11:35 AM
EEST
3h 20m
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FR5342
FR Ryanair
7M8
12:00 PM
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1:35 PM
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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 55m G3KLKQ → BTKLKQ Amsterdam (AMS) to Otopeni flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 5h 17m U2 → A2AFBT Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Otopeni flights
SKG Thessaloniki 5h 45m BYLSU2 → FRRO Thessaloniki (SKG) to Otopeni flights
BCN Barcelona 6h 5m FRU2 → W4 Barcelona (BCN) to Otopeni flights
LHR London 6h 30m EY → ATBAJL London (LHR) to Otopeni flights
NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes 6h 40m U2 → A2ROW4 Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) to Otopeni flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 6h 45m BYFRLS → A2FRW4 Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Otopeni flights
BGY Orio al Serio (BG) 7h 5m FR → FRW4 Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY) to Otopeni flights
DUB Dublin 7h 30m EIFRQR → FR Dublin (DUB) to Otopeni flights
PFO Paphos 8h BYLSU2 → FR Paphos (PFO) to Otopeni flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Bristol to Otopeni
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,403 mi 3h 20m nonstop +2h ahead

BRS–OTP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,403 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Otopeni (OTP) Otopeni to Bristol flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BRS–OTP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 5 7M8 3h20 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (5 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, BRS to OTP direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRS to OTP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
AMS ~4h 55m CDG ~5h 17m KRK ~5h 40m WRO ~5h 45m SKG ~5h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,933
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 Bristol

Nearby airports with service to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.
Metric BRS→OTP BHX→OTP LHR→OTP
Distance from BRS – 85 mi 97 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 3
Weekly flights 5 8 28
Flight time 3h 20m 3h 15m 3h 15m
Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX) to Otopeni flights · London (LHR) to Otopeni flights · Luton, Luton (LTN) to Otopeni flights
Airports within 200 miles of BRS 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 Bristol.
BRS: BST · OTP: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Bristol, it's 8:00 PM in Otopeni.
Distance & Flight Time
1,403 mi / 2,258 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m 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

BRS–OTP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bristol to Otopeni route.
Route details
Distance1,403 mi / 2,258 km
Flight time3h 20m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BRS
Full nameBristol Airport
IATA / ICAOBRS / EGGD
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr5.7M
Elevation622 ft / 190 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 BRS to OTP flights.
Nonstop flights from Bristol Airport to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport take about 3h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,403 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BRS to OTP: Ryanair.
This route has limited weekly 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, Charles de Gaulle and Thessaloniki Macedonia.
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 2 hours ahead of Bristol.
Yes, return flights from OTP to BRS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BHX, LHR and LTN. 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 BRS to OTP

Bristol Airport (BRS) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BRS to OTP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRS to OTP is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,403 miles (2,258 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Charles de Gaulle and Thessaloniki Macedonia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX), London (LHR) and Luton, Luton (LTN).