bucharest airport

Bucharest Airport Bus

IATA code: OTP
ICAO code: LROP
Passengers: ~ 13 million

Bucharest Airport (OTP), commonly known as Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport is the busiest international airport in Romania. It is located in Otopeni, a little more than 16 kilometers from Bucharest.

In the last ten years, the number of passengers that the airport welcomes annually has almost tripled.

The most popular flight routes from Bucharest Airport are to London, Rome, Paris and Vienna.

If you’re flying to Romania then check out our guide with detailed and relevant information about the airport in Bucarest and available transportation options.

How to get from Bucharest Airport to Bucharest

Airport shuttle

Bucharest is connected with Henri Coandă International Airport with a regular direct shuttle bus.

Bus departs from the bus stop in front of the terminal and runs to Terminal Memento Bus (closest to Bucuresti Nord train station).

In the table below you can find the timetable of shuttle bus departures and buy your ticket online.

Bucharest Airport to Bucharest

Bucharest to Bucharest Airport

Local Bus

You can also reach Bucharest city centre by two bus lines operated by local bus service RATB:

  • Express line 780 which connects Bucharest Airport with the Gara de Nord (main railway station) – runs from 05:35 to 23:10 (Mon to Fri) → timetable
  • Express line 783 connects the airport with the Union Square (Piața Unirii) in Bucharest – runs from 0:30 to 23:45 (Mon to Fri) → timetable
  • The price of a single bus fare is 3.5 lei (0.80 eur)

Train

Bucharest Airport is also connected by direct railway link with the main railway station by CFR service which provides Henri Coandă Express trains.

  • The train station is 10 mins from the airport but there is a shuttle bus which will take you to the departure point
  • The pick-up point is located at the Arrivals Terminal
  • The first train departs at 5:25 and the last one at 20:50, and it takes 60 minutes to get to the station
  • The price of a one-way ticket is 7.7 lei (1.7 eur). Children of age 5-10 pay half of the price, and children under 5 travel for free.

Taxi services

Bucharest taxi drivers are known for always trying to rip off the tourists, so be careful.

Romanian law has even prohibited taxi access in public parking, so make sure you get yourself one of official airport taxis which wait outside the Arrivals Terminal.

The price is usually 1,39lei/km to 3.5lei/km. Also watch out for the taximeter and negotiate the price before you enter the vehicle.

Transfer

In case you need a direct ride to your accommodation and you don’t have that much time to waste on public transportation, then go for door-to-door transfer, especially if you have a lot of suitcases. The driver will wait for you in the Arrivals area with your name sign. Don’t worry if your plane is late, the company monitors your flight arrival.

Renting a car at Bucharest Airport

Services like Avis, Budget and Europcar offer car rental directly at the airport. Their offices are located in the passageway between the Departures Terminal and the Arrivals Terminal. Or you can simply book your car online.

Renting a bus

Consider booking a bus in advance in case you are coming with a larger group of people. After doing so, the bus rental companies will inform you of the pick-up point.

bucharest airport sign

How to get from Bucarest Airport to other cities

The airport also has many direct bus lines to other Romanian cities, such as Brasov or Cluj-Napoca.

Here are some of the most popular routes you can find on getbybus.com

Bucharest Airport to Brasov

Bucharest Airport to Sebes

Bucharest Airport to Ploiesti

Bucharest Airport to Adjud

Bucharest Airport to Sibiu

Bucharest Airport to Cluj-Napoca

Airlines at the airport

Currently, 28 airlines handle domestic and international flights to and from Henri Coandă airport.

The most frequent airlines are the low-cost ones, such as Ryanair, Wizzair and the Romanian carrier Blue Air.

The airport is a hub for:

  • Animawings
  • Blue Air
  • Ryanair
  • TAROM
  • Wizzair

Amenities and Services

Various services are available at the terminal for passengers who are on a layover or waiting for a flight.

We’ve listed them below:

  • ATMs (located at the Arrivals area; between Arrivals and Departure terminals and at the luggage packing area)
  • Banks
  • Currency exchange
  • Free WiFi
  • Pharmacy (non-stop)
  • Post Office
  • Restaurants & Bars
  • Shops

Accommodation near Bucharest Airport

Are you looking for a place nearby to stay overnight? Check out our map of available accommodation units near the airport.

Bucharest Airport FAQs

I arrive late at the airport. Will it be a problem for me to get to the city?

That won’t be a problem since the local bus lines run throughout the day, particularly line 783 which operates from 0:30 to 23:30, approx. every 30-40 mins.

I have an early morning departure from the airport, are there any airport hotels I can stay at?

You can try to find accommodation in several nearby hotels:
Angelo by Vienna House Bucharest (4*) – 3.3. km from the airport offers free Wi-Fi; restaurant, bar, spa
Hotel Otopeni (3*) – 2.7 kilometres from the airport; free Wi-Fi, free transfer to and from the airport
Rin Airport Hotel (3*) – 3.9 km from the airport, free Wi-Fi connection, parking

I would like to spend one day in Bucharest between flights. Is that possible?

Sure thing. Take the local bus or train which will take you directly from the airport to the main square/main train station. From there, you can basically go to any part of the city on foot or by any mean of public transport. Even though there are no luggage storage services at the airport, you can leave your luggage at the facility located near the station of bus line 783 in the city centre.

I am continuing my journey outside Bucharest. Are there any direct bus lines from the airport to other cities?

You should first go to the city centre and from there choose one of the popular routes from Bucharest, like Bucharest – Varna (BG),  Bucharest – Bratislava (SK). Or you can check other routes by yourself on getbybus.com.

Can I exchange money at the airport to pay for my transfer?

Yes, the ATMs are located at Departures Terminal (Unicredit, Raiffaisen, Bancpost, etc.) and you can exchange your money at one of the banks located at the passage between Arrivals and Departure Terminal. Don’t forget – the official currency in Romania is lei, and not euro, so make sure you exchange some before your flight.

  6Comments

  1. Stacey Ugochi Ibekweh   •  

    Hello… If I buy train tickets from Brasov to P.O. Aeroport H through the CFR calatori website, will I need to buy another bus ticket in P.O. Aeroport H to take me to the airport (through the mini bus)?

    Thanks!

    • Melani   •     Author

      Dear Stacey,

      You will have to buy the bus ticket separately. You can see how to reach Henri Coanda Airport from the train station on the following link –> https://goo.gl/utTYky

      Best regards!
      Melani, GBB Team

  2. Majnoon   •  

    Let me know how can I get to airport from the center of Bucharest by BUS.

    Taxi service what I didn’t like because as a tip the driver took 10 extra Lei and I could not be on time my luggage and he demanded 20 Lei for coming back and giving luggage. It seems, it was his interest.

  3. Rae Gellel   •  

    I need to get from bucharest to brasov where I’m staying. A direct transfer looks a little pricey but I’m a solo female traveller and a bit worried about using public transport alone late in the day. What would you suggest?

    • Melani   •     Author

      Dear Rae,

      You can find find direct bus line from Bucharest to Brasov on our website. The bus departs from MementoBus Terminal ( Șoseaua Orhideelor 49 , București ). Here’s the link to buy the ticket: https://getbybus.com/en/bus-bucharest-to-brasov

      Best regards,
      Melani GBB Team

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