Travelling from Frankfurt to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP): What you need to know
Frankfurt has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) taking off from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 20 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Frankfurt to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight.
The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Frankfurt. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is located in Bucharest.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the most popular route. There are 35 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with Lufthansa at 9:10pm. Opt for the first FRA to OTP departure with Lufthansa at 9:35am if you want to get going earlier.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Frankfurt to OTP. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) operate out of this terminal.
Lufthansa is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Frankfurt to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport taking off from FRA.
The most frequently booked airline between FRA and OTP is Lufthansa.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is Lufthansa.
The journey from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt Airport, data shows 67.47% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
You can book a direct Frankfurt to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) flight ticket with departures from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). See if flying from HHN works better for your plans.
You can board a direct flight from Frankfurt to OTP with Wizz Air Malta. This is one of the top carriers that operates this route out of HHN.
On the HHN to OTP route, Wizz Air Malta is the go-to airline for most travellers.
HHN is about 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 40 minutes.
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When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 53.13%.
About Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
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Getting from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest
Central Bucharest is around 21 kilometres from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.
It typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
$80 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Return flights start at $162. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
July is when most people book flights from Frankfurt to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Visit Bucharest in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Frankfurt to OTP flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport in January when temperatures are between -9ºC and 8ºC.
More about Bucharest
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Bucharest right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
Your Bucharest trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions you can't miss include Caru' cu Bere, Old town Bucharest and Holocaust Memorial.
Explore more of Romania
You've done Bucharest, now it's time to discover other parts of Romania. Travel around 177 kilometres west to Craiova to check off its leading sights. From Craiova Botanical Garden to Nicolae Romanescu Park and Craiova's Art Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Galaţi is another must-experience destination in Romania and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Bucharest. No trip is complete without seeing Faleza Dunării, Locomotiva cu aburi and Mihai Eminescu Park.