Zaventem to Otopeni (BRU–OTP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
BT5652
BT airBaltic
73W
1:05 PM
CET
4:45 PM
EET
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BT5653
BT airBaltic
73W
7:20 PM
CET
11:00 PM
EET
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RO371
RO Tarom
73W
7:55 AM
EET
9:45 AM
CET
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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H4245
H4 Inter Islands
320
11:20 AM
EET
1:00 PM
CET
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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OE7501
OE WestAir
737
1:40 PM
EET
3:30 PM
CET
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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RO373
RO Tarom
73H
1:50 PM
EET
3:40 PM
CET
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BT5656
BT airBaltic
73W
4:30 PM
EET
6:20 PM
CET
2h 50m
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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Zaventem to Otopeni
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,091 mi 2h 40m nonstop +1h ahead 45 1-stop hubs

BRU–OTP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. airBaltic leads the route. The flight covers 1,091 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BRU–OTP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BT airBaltic 3 73W 2h40
Aircraft on this route
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – BT
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT (3 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, BRU to OTP direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to OTP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,275
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 Zaventem

Nearby airports with service to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.
Metric BRU→OTP CRL→OTP EIN→OTP
Distance from BRU 30 mi 54 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 3 26 7
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 45m 2h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of BRU with service to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 7:00 PM in Otopeni.
Distance & Flight Time
1,091 mi / 1,755 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to BRU

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

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Otopeni route.
Route details
Distance1,091 mi / 1,755 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 19 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: OTP
IATA / ICAOOTP / LROP
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Passengers/yr15.9M
Elevation314 ft / 96 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to OTP flights.
Nonstop flights from Brussels Airport to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport take approximately 2h 40m. The route covers 1,091 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: airBaltic.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from BRU to OTP. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FRA, BOD, AYT, MXP, RAK, LIS, WAW, AMS, ZRH, LHR, RMO, MAN, MUC, OPO, CDG, MLA, BER, LPA, PRG, TLV, BLQ, BUD, IST, FCO, EVN, VIE, BEG, BCN, TFS, JFK, AMM, HAM, VLC, AGP, ATH, DOH, MAD, SKG, CPH, MRS, RIX, DXB, DUB, OSL and SVQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Otopeni is 1 hour ahead of Zaventem.
Yes, return flights from OTP to BRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CRL, EIN and AMS. 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 BRU to OTP

Brussels Airport (BRU) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BRU to OTP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRU to OTP ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,091 miles (1,755 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via FRA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charleroi (CRL), Eindhoven (EIN) and Amsterdam (AMS).