Köln (Cologne) to Otopeni (CGN–OTP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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W4 AeroWorld
321
10:55 PM
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W4 AeroWorld
321
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Köln (Cologne) to Otopeni
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 979 mi 2h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 50 1-stop hubs

CGN–OTP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AeroWorld leads the route. The flight covers 979 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CGN–OTP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W4 AeroWorld 4 321 2h35 – – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – W4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: W4 (4 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, CGN to OTP direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGN to OTP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,653
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 Köln (Cologne)

Nearby airports with service to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.
Metric CGN→OTP DUS→OTP DTM→OTP
Distance from CGN – 34 mi 49 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 4 5 11
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 30m 2h 31m
Düsseldorf (DUS) to Otopeni flights · Dortmund (DTM) to Otopeni flights · Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Otopeni flights
Airports within 200 miles of CGN 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 Köln (Cologne).
CGN: CEST · OTP: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 7:00 PM in Otopeni.
Distance & Flight Time
979 mi / 1,576 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m.
Visa & Entry

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Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

CGN–OTP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Köln (Cologne) to Otopeni route.
Route details
Distance979 mi / 1,576 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: CGN
Full nameCologne Bonn Airport
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 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 CGN to OTP flights.
Nonstop flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport take approximately 2h 35m. The route covers 979 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: AeroWorld.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from CGN to OTP. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LHR, EVN, FAO, PMO, SVQ, HRG, NCE, RAK, ZRH, AYT, CDG, SOF, VLC, STN, NAP, BGY, TFS, CAI, SAW, SKG, MUC, LYS, RIX, MRS, BUD, ARN, JFK, VIE, BCN, MXP, BER, ALC, PMI, FCO, AGP, MAN, BLQ, TIA, ATH, IST, CTA, OPO, MLA, PSA, PRG, DUB, EDI, PFO, LIS and LPA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Otopeni is 1 hour ahead of Köln (Cologne).
Yes, return flights from OTP to CGN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DUS, DTM and FRA. 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 CGN to OTP

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) are connected by nonstop service from AeroWorld. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CGN to OTP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CGN to OTP ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 979 miles (1,576 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via LHR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Dortmund (DTM) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA).