Zaventem to Otopeni (BRU–OTP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BRU–OTP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Tarom and Inter Islands Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,091 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RO Tarom Also: BT, SK | 5 | 73H | 2h40 | – | SkyTeam | BT, SK |
| H4 Inter Islands Airlines | 3 | 319 | 2h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Otopeni from Zaventem
| Metric | BRU→OTP | CRL→OTP | EIN→OTP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BRU | – | 30 mi | 54 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 18 | 23 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 45m | 2h 40m |
Travel Essentials
BRU: CEST · OTP: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 7:00 PM in Otopeni.
Belgium and Romania are both EU members. Belgian citizens have full freedom of movement and can enter Romania with a valid passport or national ID card. No visa is required. Romania joined the Schengen Area for air and sea borders in March 2024, so flights from Belgium land without passport control at the Schengen border.
The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.
Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.
BRU–OTP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BRU to OTP
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) are connected by nonstop service from Inter Islands Airlines and Tarom. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BRU to OTP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BRU to OTP ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,091 miles (1,755 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SXB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charleroi (CRL), Eindhoven (EIN) and Amsterdam (AMS).