Doha to Otopeni (DOH–OTP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DOH–OTP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qatar Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,951 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QR Qatar Airways Also: CX, JL, MH, VA | 10 | 788 | 6h05-6h20 | – | Oneworld | CX, JL, MH, VA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
DOH: +03 · OTP: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Doha, it's 6:00 PM in Otopeni.
Qatari passport holders enter Romania visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Romania joined the Schengen air zone in March 2024, and the EU-Qatar visa waiver applies. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure with at least two blank pages. At Bucharest Henri Coanda (OTP), you go through the non-EU lane and receive an entry stamp.
The 90/180-day Schengen rule applies across all Schengen countries combined. Days spent in other Schengen states count toward the same 90-day limit for Romania. For stays beyond 90 days, apply for a long-stay visa at the Romanian Embassy in Doha before travel. Romania does not have a golden visa program as of 2026, but work and business visas are available through the embassy.
No direct flights connect Doha to Bucharest. Route through Istanbul (1 hour 30 minutes to Bucharest on Turkish Airlines or TAROM), Dubai, or a European hub. Qatar Airways connects to Budapest, Vienna, and Istanbul with short onward flights to Bucharest. Total travel time from Doha runs 8 to 12 hours. Romania uses the Romanian leu (RON), trading at roughly 1.37 RON per QAR 1 or about 5 RON per EUR 1. Card payments work in cities. No mandatory vaccinations. Romania is one of Europe's most affordable countries: a restaurant meal costs RON 30 to RON 60 (QAR 22 to QAR 44), and a night at a mid-range hotel runs RON 250 to RON 400 (QAR 183 to QAR 293).
Doha Metro Gold Line connects the city center directly to Hamad International; the Hamad International Airport station is at the terminal (15–20 min from Al Bidda / West Bay area, QAR 3–6). Metro runs 6am–11pm Sunday–Wednesday, until midnight Thursday, and 2pm–1am Friday. The Gold Line also connects to the Red and Green lines at Msheireb station for wider coverage.Taxis from West Bay / downtown Doha cost QAR 30–50 and take 15–25 minutes. Karwa taxis are metered and more regulated than informal options. Ride-hail apps (Careem, Uber) operate widely in Doha.
DOH–OTP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DOH to OTP
Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) are connected by nonstop service from Qatar Airways. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DOH to OTP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DOH to OTP ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes to 6 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,951 miles (3,139 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 93 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via BEG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.