Budapest to Otopeni (BUD–OTP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BUD–OTP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Tarom leads the route. The flight covers 383 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RO Tarom Also: BT | 8 | AT7 | 1h45 | – | SkyTeam | BT |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Otopeni from Budapest
| Metric | BUD→OTP | BTS→OTP | OMR→OTP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BUD | – | 108 mi | 127 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 10 | 3 | 29 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 40m | 1h |
Travel Essentials
BUD: CEST · OTP: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 7:00 PM in Otopeni.
Hungarian passport holders enter Romania freely as EU citizens. No visa, no fee, no time limit on stays. A valid Hungarian national ID card or passport is sufficient. Romania joined the Schengen air and sea border zone in March 2024, so flights from Hungary land without passport control, though land border checks remain until full Schengen accession.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local Immigration Inspectorate (Inspectoratul General pentru Imigrari) for a registration certificate. The fee is RON 26 (about EUR 5). Bring proof of employment, self-employment, studies, or sufficient resources plus health insurance. A CNP (Cod Numeric Personal) is issued upon registration and needed for banking, healthcare, and contracts.
Direct flights from Budapest to Bucharest run about 1 hour 30 minutes on Wizz Air and TAROM. Budapest to Cluj-Napoca is about 1 hour on Wizz Air. Many travelers drive: Budapest to Cluj is roughly 400 km via the M3/E60 (about 5 hours with border crossing). Romania uses the Romanian leu (RON), trading at roughly 4.97 RON per EUR 1. Card payments are widely accepted in cities. No vaccination requirements. A large Hungarian-speaking minority in Transylvania means Hungarian is commonly understood in cities like Cluj, Targu Mures, and Oradea.
BUD–OTP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BUD to OTP
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) are connected by nonstop service from Tarom. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BUD to OTP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUD to OTP is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 383 miles (616 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Belgrade Nikola Tesla, Warsaw Chopin and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bratislava (BTS) and Oradea (OMR).