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OTP Henri Coandă International Airport

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Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) serves Bucharest, about 16 km north of Bucharest. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAOTP
ICAOLROP
ServesBucharest
From centre16 km
Non-stop66
Airlines39
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Elevation96 m

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The airport in numbers

Henri Coandă International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Henri Coandă International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 17M passengers in 2025.

Passengers / year
17M
as of 2025
Elevation
96 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Bucharest Airports
Passengers per year, 1999–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Henri Coandă International Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Henri Coandă International Airport to Bucharest

Bucharest (OTP, Otopeni) is about 17 km north of the centre. A train from the airport to Gara de Nord takes about 25 minutes (very cheap). Bus 100 also runs to the centre. For a taxi, book from the touchscreen kiosks in the arrivals hall or via Bolt/Uber — not from the rank.

Pirate taxis at OTP are a known problem — use only the official booking kiosks or an app.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~23 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~33 minlei43–lei68
Private transfer~33 minfixed upfront
Car rental~33 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From OTP to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Brașov126 km132 minlei325–lei516
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Which way suits you from Henri Coandă International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~lei43–lei68 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Bucharest ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Henri Coandă International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 66 destinations, operated by 39 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Tarom · Wizz Air · Alitalia · Lufthansa · Air Europa · Ryanair · Qatar Airways · Finnair · American Airlines · Ethiopian Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Henri Coandă International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Henri Coandă International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Bucharest shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Henri Coandă International Airport to the centre of Bucharest?
Bucharest (Otopeni): a train to Gara de Nord (~25 min) or bus 100. Pirate taxis are a known problem. The airport is about 16 km north of Bucharest, about 33 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Henri Coandă International Airport to Bucharest?
Roughly lei43–lei68 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Henri Coandă International Airport?
Book from the touchscreen kiosks in arrivals, or Bolt/Uber (both legal). Not from the rank.
What's the cheapest way from Henri Coandă International Airport to Bucharest?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Bucharest (Otopeni): a train to Gara de Nord (~25 min) or bus 100. Pirate taxis are a known problem.
Can I get from Henri Coandă International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Bucharest (Otopeni): a train to Gara de Nord (~25 min) or bus 100. Pirate taxis are a known problem. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Henri Coandă International Airport?
About 66 destinations, including Barcelona, Tel-aviv, Athens, Larnaca. 39 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Henri Coandă International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Henri Coandă International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Henri Coandă International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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