Madrid to Otopeni (MAD–OTP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MAD–OTP is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. AeroWorld, Tarom and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,528 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W4 AeroWorld | 11 | 321 | 3h45-3h48 | – | – | – |
| RO Tarom Also: UX | 7 | 73H | 3h50 | – | SkyTeam | UX |
| FR Ryanair | 6 | 73H, 7M8 | 3h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Otopeni from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→OTP | ZAZ→OTP | VLC→OTP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 155 mi | 178 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 31 | 3 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 45m | 3h 25m | 3h 25m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · OTP: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 7:00 PM in Otopeni.
Spanish passport holders enter Romania freely as EU citizens. A valid Spanish passport or national ID card is all you need. Romania joined the Schengen Area for air and sea borders in March 2024, so flights from Spain now arrive without passport control. Land border checks may still apply when entering Romania overland from a non-Schengen country.
For stays longer than 90 days, register at the local immigration inspectorate (Inspectoratul General pentru Imigrari) to get an EU registration certificate. The certificate costs RON 1 and requires proof of employment, studies, or sufficient funds plus health insurance. Processing takes about 30 days but the certificate is usually issued faster in practice.
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
MAD–OTP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to OTP
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair, Tarom and AeroWorld. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAD to OTP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to OTP ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,528 miles (2,459 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 62 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SXB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaragoza (ZAZ), Valencia (VLC) and Castellón de la Plana (CDT).