Ankara to Otopeni (ESB–OTP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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VF595
VF Valuair
73H
5:30 PM
+03
7:05 PM
EEST
1h 35m
74%
M T W T F S S
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VF596
VF Valuair
7M8
8:30 PM
EEST
9:50 PM
+03
1h 20m
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Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IST Istanbul 3h 25m ATB6JU → A2MSRO Istanbul (IST) to Otopeni flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 3h 30m AZIBPC → PC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Otopeni flights
AYT Antalya 4h 15m PCVF → W4XCXQ Antalya (AYT) to Otopeni flights
BER Berlin 6h 18m PCVFXQ → FRW4 Berlin (BER) to Otopeni flights
VIE Vienna 6h 44m PCVF → FRLGNH Vienna (VIE) to Otopeni flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 6h 45m LHPCVF → BTDEET Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Otopeni flights
MUC Munich 7h 10m VFXQ → A2LHNH Munich (MUC) to Otopeni flights
WAW Warsaw 7h 30m PC → B6LOTP Warsaw (WAW) to Otopeni flights
ZRH Zurich 8h 5m LXXQ → ACLX Zurich (ZRH) to Otopeni flights
BRU Zaventem 8h 35m SNXQ → BTH4RO Zaventem (BRU) to Otopeni flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Ankara to Otopeni
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 467 mi 1h 35m nonstop

ESB–OTP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Valuair leads the route. The flight covers 467 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ESB–OTP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VF Valuair 3 73H 1h35 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VF (3 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, ESB to OTP direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ESB to OTP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
IST ~3h 25m SAW ~3h 30m AYT ~4h 15m BER ~6h 18m HAM ~6h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,134
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Otopeni is 0 hours the same as Ankara.
ESB: +03 · OTP: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ankara, it's 6:00 PM in Otopeni.
Distance & Flight Time
467 mi / 751 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

ESB–OTP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ankara to Otopeni route.
Route details
Distance467 mi / 751 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ESB
Full nameEsenboğa International Airport
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 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 ESB to OTP flights.
Nonstop flights from Esenboğa International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport take about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 467 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ESB to OTP: Valuair.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include İstanbul, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Antalya.
Yes, return flights from OTP to ESB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ESB to OTP

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) are connected by nonstop service from Valuair. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ESB to OTP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ESB to OTP is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 467 miles (751 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via İstanbul, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Antalya. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.