Charleroi to Otopeni (CRL–OTP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,084 mi airlines 26/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
W43084
W4 AeroWorld
321
9:35 AM
CET
1:25 PM
EET
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2101
FR Ryanair
73H
4:50 PM
CET TT1
8:35 PM
EET
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR66
FR Ryanair
7M8
5:00 PM
CET
8:45 PM
EET
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W43082
W4 AeroWorld
321
6:25 PM
CET
10:15 PM
EET
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W43083
W4 AeroWorld
321
6:45 AM
EET
8:50 AM
CET
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W43081
W4 AeroWorld
321
12:15 PM
EET
2:20 PM
CET
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR67
FR Ryanair
7M8
12:45 PM
EET
2:30 PM
CET
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR7903
FR Ryanair
73H
1:50 PM
EET
3:35 PM
CET
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2102
FR Ryanair
7M8
8:05 PM
EET
9:50 PM
CET
2h 45m
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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Charleroi to Otopeni
2 carriers, 26 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 26 Flights/wk 1,084 mi 2h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 44 1-stop hubs

CRL–OTP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. AeroWorld and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,084 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CRL–OTP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W4 AeroWorld 14 321 2h50
FR Ryanair 12 73H, 7M8 2h45
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – W4
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + W4 (26 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, CRL to OTP direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CRL to OTP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,376
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 Charleroi

Nearby airports with service to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.
Metric CRL→OTP BRU→OTP EIN→OTP
Distance from CRL 30 mi 79 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 26 3 7
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 40m 2h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of CRL with service to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Charleroi, it's 7:00 PM in Otopeni.
Distance & Flight Time
1,084 mi / 1,744 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m to 2h 50m.
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.

CRL–OTP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charleroi to Otopeni route.
Route details
Distance1,084 mi / 1,744 km
Flight time2h 45m to 2h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights26 out / 26 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: CRL
IATA / ICAOCRL / EBCI
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr10.5M
Elevation614 ft / 187 m
Destination: OTP
IATA / ICAOOTP / LROP
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Passengers/yr15.9M
Elevation314 ft / 96 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CRL to OTP flights.
Nonstop flights from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport take approximately 2h 45m to 2h 50m. The route covers 1,084 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and AeroWorld.
There are approximately 26 nonstop flights per week from CRL to OTP. The return direction has about 26 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BTS, RIX, DUB, BOD, AMM, TFS, LIS, SOF, WAW, TRN, BLQ, ZAZ, TSF, BCN, BGY, RAK, BRI, ATH, OPO, PSR, LPA, BUD, SKG, PRG, MAN, EDI, AGP, CLJ, TIA, CIA, MRS, VLC, TSR, SCV, IAS, MAD, MLA, SAW, PSA, SVQ, VIE, NAP, CTA and SDR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Otopeni is 1 hour ahead of Charleroi.
Yes, return flights from OTP to CRL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BRU and EIN. 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 CRL to OTP

Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and AeroWorld. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CRL to OTP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CRL to OTP ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,084 miles (1,744 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BTS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaventem (BRU) and Eindhoven (EIN).