Otopeni to Zaventem (OTP–BRU) — 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.
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 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| 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 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zaventem from Otopeni
| Metric | OTP→BRU | VAR→BRU | BCM→BRU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from OTP | – | 126 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 20 | 2 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 3h 20m | 2h 45m |
Travel Essentials
OTP: EEST · BRU: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Otopeni, it's 5:00 PM in Zaventem.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from OTP to BRU
Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected by nonstop service from Tarom, Inter Islands Airlines and WestAir Airlines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
OTP to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from OTP to BRU is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,091 miles (1,755 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Strasbourg, Vienna and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Varna (VAR) and Bacău (BCM).