Otopeni to Madrid (OTP–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
OTP–MAD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. AeroWorld, Ryanair and Tarom lead the route. The flight covers 1,528 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W4 AeroWorld | 11 | 321 | 4h-4h15 | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 9 | 7M8 | 3h50 | – | – | – |
| RO Tarom | 7 | 320 | 4h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Otopeni
| Metric | OTP→MAD | CRA→MAD | SBZ→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from OTP | – | 111 mi | 129 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 27 | 4 | 4 |
| Flight time | 3h 50m | 3h 55m | 3h 55m |
Travel Essentials
OTP: EET · MAD: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Otopeni, it's 5:00 PM in Madrid.
Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.
Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.
Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.
Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.
OTP–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from OTP to MAD
Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair, Tarom and AeroWorld. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
OTP to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from OTP to MAD ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,528 miles (2,459 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
70 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BOD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Craiova (CRA) and Sibiu (SBZ).