Zurich to Otopeni (ZRH–OTP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ZRH–OTP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Swiss and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 864 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Swiss | 14 | 320, 32N | 2h10-2h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AC Air Canada | 1 | 32N | 2h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Otopeni from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→OTP | BSL→OTP | SXB→OTP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 15 | 9 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h 25m | 2h 25m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · OTP: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 7:00 PM in Otopeni.
Romania is an EU member state. Swiss citizens can enter with a valid passport or national ID card. No visa is required. You can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period without registration.
Romania joined the Schengen air and sea zone in March 2024, so flights from Switzerland land without border checks at Schengen-connected airports. For stays over 90 days, register at the local Immigration Inspectorate. Swiss nationals have the right to work and reside under EU/EFTA free movement agreements.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
ZRH–OTP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to OTP
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss and Air Canada. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ZRH to OTP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to OTP is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 864 miles (1,390 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Vienna and Milan Malpensa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Strasbourg (SXB) and Memmingen (FMM).