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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FR66
FR Ryanair
73H
7:52 AM
CEST
11:37 AM
EEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W43084
W4 AeroWorld
32Q
8:05 AM
CEST T1
11:50 AM
EEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W43082
W4 AeroWorld
321
2:30 PM
CEST T1
6:15 PM
EEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2101
FR Ryanair
73H
7:20 PM
CEST T1
11:05 PM
EEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W43083
W4 AeroWorld
32Q
5:35 AM
EEST
7:30 AM
CEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W43081
W4 AeroWorld
321
12:00 PM
EEST
1:55 PM
CEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR67
FR Ryanair
73H
8:20 PM
EEST
10:15 PM
CEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2102
FR Ryanair
73H
9:00 PM
EEST
10:55 PM
CEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Charleroi to Otopeni
2 carriers, 23 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 23 Flights/wk 1,084 mi 2h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 56 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, 56 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 12 321, 32Q 2h45
FR Ryanair 11 73H 2h45
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – W4
32Q Airbus A321neo – W4
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + W4 (23 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
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CRL to OTP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,899
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 4 1
Weekly flights 23 18 7
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 30m 2h 40m
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: CEST · OTP: EEST

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.
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
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights23 out / 23 return
1-stop connections56 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. The route covers 1,084 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and AeroWorld.
There are approximately 23 nonstop flights per week from CRL to OTP. The return direction has about 23 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CIA, RIX, AHO, SDR, ALC, TIA, BOD, PMI, TFS, SOF, LIS, HEL, RAK, VIE, BDS, EDI, PSA, WAW, VLC, LPA, ATH, PRG, BUD, ARN, BCN, FCO, TSR, PFO, IAS, TSF, PSR, BLQ, SVQ, AGP, BRI, RMO, SKG, SCV, CTA, GOA, TRN, BGY, MAN, AMM, OPO, MAD, CLJ, SAW, DUB, MRS, PMO, BTS, NAP, FAO, MLA and ZAZ. 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, EIN and LUX. 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 23 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. The route covers a distance of 1,084 miles (1,744 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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