Leeds, West Yorkshire to Otopeni (LBA–OTP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 51m ago
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FR5420
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:05 AM
BST
11:25 AM
EEST
3h 20m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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W43016
W4 AeroWorld
32Q
8:10 AM
BST
1:35 PM
EEST
3h 25m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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W43015
W4 AeroWorld
321
12:20 PM
EEST
1:55 PM
BST
3h 35m
52%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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FR5421
FR Ryanair
7M8
3:35 PM
EEST
5:05 PM
BST
3h 30m
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M T W T F S S
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
AMS Amsterdam 4h 59m AFG3KL → BTKLKQ Amsterdam (AMS) to Otopeni flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 5h 43m LSU2 → A2AFBT Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Otopeni flights
FCO Rome 6h 5m LS → ROW4 Rome (FCO) to Otopeni flights
JSI Skiathos 7h 10m LS → FR Skiathos (JSI) to Otopeni flights
WAW Warsaw 7h 13m FRW6 → B6LOTP Warsaw (WAW) to Otopeni flights
GDN Gdańsk 7h 38m FR → FRW4 Gdańsk (GDN) to Otopeni flights
PRG Prague 8h LS → A2ROSK Prague (PRG) to Otopeni flights
CLJ Cluj-Napoca 8h 8m W4 → A2AFH4 Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Otopeni flights
FAO Faro 8h 13m FRLS → W4 Faro (FAO) to Otopeni flights
CTA Catania 8h 45m LS → FRW4 Catania (CTA) to Otopeni flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Leeds, West Yorkshire to Otopeni
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,396 mi 3h 23m nonstop +2h ahead

LBA–OTP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and AeroWorld lead the route. The flight covers 1,396 miles in approximately 3h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Otopeni (OTP) Otopeni to Leeds, West Yorkshire flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LBA–OTP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 3 7M8 3h20 – – –
W4 AeroWorld 3 32Q 3h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – W4
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + W4 (6 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, LBA to OTP direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
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
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LBA to OTP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
AMS ~4h 59m BTS ~5h 30m CDG ~5h 43m ZAD ~5h 45m FCO ~6h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,779
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 Leeds, West Yorkshire

Nearby airports with service to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.
Metric LBA→OTP MAN→OTP LPL→OTP
Distance from LBA – 44 mi 61 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 6 5 4
Flight time 3h 23m 3h 20m 3h 30m
Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Otopeni flights · Liverpool (LPL) to Otopeni flights · Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX) to Otopeni flights
Airports within 200 miles of LBA with service to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Otopeni is 2 hours ahead of Leeds, West Yorkshire.
LBA: BST · OTP: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Leeds, West Yorkshire, it's 8:00 PM in Otopeni.
Distance & Flight Time
1,396 mi / 2,246 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 23m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

British passport holders enter Romania visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least one blank page.

Romania joined the Schengen Area for air and sea borders in March 2024, with land border controls removed in January 2025. Time spent in Romania now counts toward the shared Schengen 90/180-day limit alongside all other Schengen states. Border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds (roughly EUR 50 per day or equivalent in RON). ETIAS (EUR 7, valid 3 years) will apply once mandatory in late 2026.

Direct flights from London to Bucharest (OTP) run about 3 hours 20 minutes. Romania uses the Romanian leu (RON), trading at roughly 4.95 RON per EUR 1. Euros are not legal tender but many hotels accept them. Card payments are widespread in cities. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Wizz Air and TAROM operate the London to Bucharest route with high frequency.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

LBA–OTP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Leeds, West Yorkshire to Otopeni route.
Route details
Distance1,396 mi / 2,246 km
Flight time3h 23m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LBA
Full nameLeeds Bradford Airport
IATA / ICAOLBA / EGNM
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr2.7M
Elevation681 ft / 208 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 LBA to OTP flights.
Nonstop flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport take about 3h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 1,396 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LBA to OTP: Ryanair and AeroWorld.
This route has daily 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 Amsterdam, Charles de Gaulle and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci.
Otopeni is 2 hours ahead of Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Yes, return flights from OTP to LBA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MAN, LPL and BHX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 LBA to OTP

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and AeroWorld. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LBA to OTP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LBA to OTP is about 3 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,396 miles (2,246 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Charles de Gaulle and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN), Liverpool (LPL) and Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX).