Otopeni to Zaventem (OTP–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
RO371
RO Tarom
73W
7:55 AM
EEST
9:45 AM
CEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
H4245
H4 Inter Islands
319
9:40 AM
EEST
11:20 AM
CEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OE7501
OE WestAir
320
1:40 PM
EEST
3:40 PM
CEST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
RO373+2
RO Tarom
73W
3:35 PM
EEST
5:25 PM
CEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BT5656cs
BT airBaltic
73W
4:15 PM
EEST
6:05 PM
CEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK6183cs
SK S
73W
4:55 PM
EEST
6:45 PM
CEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
H4246
H4 Inter Islands
319
12:20 PM
CEST
3:50 PM
EEST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BT5653cs
BT airBaltic
73H
7:20 PM
CEST
11:00 PM
EEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RO374+2
RO Tarom
73H
7:20 PM
CEST
11:00 PM
EEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK6178cs
SK S
73W
7:35 PM
CEST
11:15 PM
EEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Otopeni to Zaventem
3 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 1,091 mi 2h 40m nonstop -1h behind 69 1-stop hubs

OTP–BRU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Tarom, Inter Islands Airlines and WestAir Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,091 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OTP–BRU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
RO Tarom Also: BT, SK 6 73W 2h50 SkyTeam BT, SK
H4 Inter Islands Airlines 3 319 2h40
OE WestAir Airlines 3 320 3h
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – H4
320 Airbus A320 – OE
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – BT, RO, SK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: H4 + OE (6 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: RO (6 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, OTP to BRU direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OTP to BRU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,637
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 Zaventem from Otopeni

Nearby airports with service to Brussels Airport.
Metric OTP→BRU BCM→BRU
Distance from OTP 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 20 3
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of OTP with service to Brussels Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Zaventem is 1 hour behind Otopeni.
OTP: EEST · BRU: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Otopeni, it's 5:00 PM in Zaventem.
Distance & Flight Time
1,091 mi / 1,755 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 3h 0m.
Getting from BRU

The Airport Express train to Brussels Central takes 17 minutes (€11.80) and runs every 15–20 minutes from 05:30 to midnight. The platform is in the basement of the terminal building, no separate transfer needed.Taxis to central Brussels cost €40–55. For Ghent, direct trains run via Leuven (€20, 1h 10min). For Bruges, change at Brussels Midi (€22, 1h 30min total). Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. Flixbus and other coach services connect from the airport to several European cities.

Zaventem Climate

Temperate oceanic climate with mild, wet conditions year-round. Winters (December–February) are grey and damp at 1–7°C. Fog and freezing drizzle occasionally cause morning delays at BRU. Snow is possible but rarely heavy enough to close the airport.

Summers (June–August) are warm at 18–25°C with occasional thunderstorms. The airport sees its most operationally stable weather in spring (April–May) and early autumn (September). Pack waterproofs regardless of season. Brussels averages 160+ rain days per year.

OTP–BRU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Otopeni to Zaventem route.
Route details
Distance1,091 mi / 1,755 km
Flight time2h 40m to 3h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights20 out / 18 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
Origin: OTP
IATA / ICAOOTP / LROP
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Passengers/yr15.9M
Elevation314 ft / 96 m
Destination: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OTP to BRU flights.
Nonstop flights from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport to Brussels Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 3h. The route covers 1,091 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Inter Islands Airlines, WestAir Airlines and Tarom. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from OTP to BRU. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SXB, NUE, HAM, PMO, BOD, CTA, AMM, SSH, BRI, MRS, OSL, LHR, PSA, ZRH, HEL, VIE, LPA, BLQ, MXP, ESB, CAI, WAW, FRA, ALC, STN, MUC, FCO, AGP, SVQ, PRG, BEG, AMS, CPH, SKG, RIX, MAD, BER, IST, LYS, BCN, ATH, NAP, SAW, HER, GVA, BUD, TFS, TLV, LIS, CDG, ARN, DUB, MAN, RMO, NCE, DOH, VLC, EVN, PMI, SOF, RAK, FAO, MLA, JFK, LCA, AYT, EDI, OPO and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Zaventem is 1 hour behind Otopeni.
Yes, return flights from BRU to OTP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BCM. 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 OTP to BRU

Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected by nonstop service from Inter Islands Airlines, WestAir Airlines and Tarom. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

OTP to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OTP to BRU ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,091 miles (1,755 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SXB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bacău (BCM).