Manchester, Greater Manchester to Otopeni (MAN–OTP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MAN–OTP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,411 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 5 | 7M8 | 3h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Otopeni from Manchester, Greater Manchester
| Metric | MAN→OTP | LPL→OTP | LBA→OTP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAN | – | 24 mi | 44 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Flight time | 3h 20m | 3h 30m | 3h 20m |
Travel Essentials
MAN: BST · OTP: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester, it's 8:00 PM in Otopeni.
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.
The Metrolink tram (Airport line) connects Manchester city centre (Piccadilly) to the airport in about 55 minutes for £4.50–£5.50, running until midnight. The dedicated rail service from Manchester Piccadilly takes only 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak) and runs frequently from 06:00 to 23:00. Direct trains also serve Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, and other northern cities.National Express coaches connect the airport to London Victoria (3h15, from £10) and many regional cities. Taxis from the city centre cost £25–40 depending on traffic. The airport is well-signed from the M56 motorway with on-site multi-storey parking (Terminal 1/2/3 all have adjacent structures).
MAN–OTP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAN to OTP
Manchester Airport (MAN) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MAN to OTP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAN to OTP is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,411 miles (2,270 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Cologne Bonn and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liverpool (LPL), Leeds, West Yorkshire (LBA) and Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX).