Madrid to Otopeni (MAD–OTP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FR2539
FR Ryanair
7M8
5:50 AM
CET T1
10:40 AM
EET
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W43172
W4 AeroWorld
32Q
10:45 AM
CET T2
3:40 PM
EET
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2513
FR Ryanair
7M8
12:39 PM
CET T1
5:29 PM
EET
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W43174
W4 AeroWorld
321
6:30 PM
CET T2
11:25 PM
EET
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W43171
W4 AeroWorld
321
6:45 AM
EET
9:45 AM
CET
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
RO415
RO Tarom
320
8:20 AM
EET
11:25 AM
CET
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2540
FR Ryanair
7M8
11:05 AM
EET
1:55 PM
CET
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W43173
W4 AeroWorld
321
2:30 PM
EET
5:45 PM
CET
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2514
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:00 PM
EET
8:50 PM
CET
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Madrid to Otopeni
2 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 1,528 mi 3h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 65 1-stop hubs

MAD–OTP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. AeroWorld and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,528 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAD–OTP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W4 AeroWorld 11 321, 32Q 3h55
FR Ryanair 9 7M8 3h50
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – W4
32Q Airbus A321neo – W4
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + W4 (20 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, MAD to OTP direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to OTP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,415
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 Madrid

Nearby airports with service to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.
Metric MAD→OTP ZAZ→OTP VLC→OTP
Distance from MAD 155 mi 178 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 20 6 7
Flight time 3h 50m 3h 25m 3h 31m
Airports within 200 miles of MAD with service to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Otopeni is 1 hour ahead of Madrid.
MAD: CET · OTP: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 7:00 PM in Otopeni.
Distance & Flight Time
1,528 mi / 2,459 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m to 3h 55m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to MAD

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

Key statistics for the Madrid to Otopeni route.
Route details
Distance1,528 mi / 2,459 km
Flight time3h 50m to 3h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights20 out / 27 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
Destination: OTP
IATA / ICAOOTP / LROP
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Passengers/yr15.9M
Elevation314 ft / 96 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAD to OTP flights.
Nonstop flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport take approximately 3h 50m to 3h 55m. The route covers 1,528 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and AeroWorld.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from MAD to OTP. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BRI, BOD, CLJ, TSR, CTA, TFS, GDN, DUB, PSA, SDR, IAS, OPO, LIS, TRN, HAM, ZRH, BCN, BRU, PRG, SVQ, TIA, CRL, BER, BLQ, BGY, AMS, BRS, FRA, MRS, AGP, FCO, DUS, CPH, VIE, LPA, ATH, TLV, IST, CDG, NAP, JFK, BVA, RIX, BEG, BUD, ORY, MUC, LTN, AMM, WAW, STN, SOF, DOH, LHR, MXP, VLC, SAW, MAN, OSL, EDI, EIN, DXB, BHX, RAK and MLA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Otopeni is 1 hour ahead of Madrid.
Yes, return flights from OTP to MAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ZAZ and VLC. 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 MAD to OTP

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and AeroWorld. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MAD to OTP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAD to OTP ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,528 miles (2,459 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via BRI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaragoza (ZAZ) and Valencia (VLC).