Traveling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Birmingham.
Flights from BHX to OTP start from 06:05 — the first with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 18:50 with Wizz Air Malta. In total, you can take your pick of ten weekly Birmingham International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your BHX to OTP flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Bucharest (and perhaps some other great parts of Romania!). Browse the direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travelers fly with on this route is Ryanair.
The most punctual carrier that operates BHX to OTP flights is Ryanair. Its services land as planned 72.73% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between BHX and OTP:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Currently, $28 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $59. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book seven months before traveling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BHX to OTP.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BHX to OTP by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Birmingham International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Of all flights leaving Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% land on time at their destination.
To reach Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it takes around 25 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 15 miles from the airport to the city center.
Expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BHX? If you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Birmingham International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
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Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest
From Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, Bucharest is approximately 13 miles away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the center driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Bucharest. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with the temperature ranging between 63ºF and 91ºF. Lock in your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 16ºF and 46ºF. Search for cheap tickets from BHX to OTP around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Romania
You've visited Bucharest, now it's time to discover other corners of Romania. Journey around 200 miles north to Iasi to check off its must-visit sights. From Palace of Culture to Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Cluj-Napoca is another essential stop in Romania and is around 200 miles north-west of Bucharest. No trip is complete without experiencing St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace.