Warsaw to Otopeni (WAW–OTP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
WAW–OTP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. LOT Polish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 575 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 78 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO LOT Polish Airlines Also: B6, TP | 21 | 7M8, E95 | 1h50 | – | Star Alliance | B6, TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
WAW: CEST · OTP: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Warsaw, it's 7:00 PM in Otopeni.
Polish passport holders enter Romania freely as EU citizens. No visa, no time limit on stays. Bring your Polish passport or national ID card (both work). Romania joined the Schengen air zone in March 2024, so flights from Poland now have no passport control on arrival. Land border checks between Romania and other Schengen countries are expected to be lifted in the near future.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local Inspectorate for Immigration to obtain a registration certificate. This requires proof of employment, study, or sufficient funds. The certificate costs about RON 41 (roughly PLN 37) and is issued within 15 days. EU citizens can live and work in Romania without a work permit.
Direct flights from Warsaw to Bucharest Henri Coanda (OTP) run about 1 hour 45 minutes on LOT, Wizz Air, and TAROM. Krakow to Bucharest runs about 2 hours on Wizz Air. Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) and Iasi (IAS) also have connections from Polish cities. Romania uses the Romanian leu (RON), trading at roughly 1.05 RON per PLN 1 or about 5 RON per EUR 1. Card payments work in cities, but carry cash for rural areas and small shops. No mandatory vaccinations. Bucharest's metro costs RON 3 (about PLN 2.85) per trip. Romania is one of Europe's most affordable destinations, with restaurant meals running RON 30 to RON 60 (PLN 28 to PLN 57).
SKM (Szybka Kolej Miejska) commuter rail Line S2/S3 connects Warsaw Central (Warszawa Centralna) to WAW in 25 minutes (PLN 4.40 within Zone 1, or PLN 7.00 including Zone 2). Trains depart roughly every 15–30 minutes. The platform is directly below the terminal; no bus transfer needed.Bus lines 175, 188, and N32 (night) serve the city center for PLN 4.40. Taxis cost PLN 40–60 from the center (20–30 min). Uber and Bolt (dominant ride-share in Poland) run PLN 30–50. Parking from PLN 30/day in the remote car park.
WAW–OTP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from WAW to OTP
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) are connected by nonstop service from LOT Polish Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
WAW to OTP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from WAW to OTP ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 575 miles (925 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
78 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via HAM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.