Travelling from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Bucharest is one hour ahead of Rome and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of 19 weekly Rome Fiumicino Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flights. The 08:05 departure with Wizz Air Malta is the earliest flight available. Wizz Air Malta operates the last service of the day at 23:55.
Your FCO to OTP flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, so jetting off to Bucharest (and then seeing more of Romania!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Wizz Air Malta tops the list for bookings on this route.
TAROM is the most punctual carrier that operates FCO to OTP flights. An impressive 94.74% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between FCO and OTP:
Vienna Airport
Tirana Airport
Bologna International Airport
Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Of the departures from Rome Fiumicino Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Rome to Rome Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near FCO:
Arriving at Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Rome Fiumicino Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Bucharest Otopeni Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice and explore beyond Bucharest's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Bucharest Otopeni Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest
From Bucharest Otopeni Airport, Bucharest is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Bucharest in March.
Before locking in your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FCO to OTP in January. Temperatures average between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Romania
Iasi is just one of the many cities in Romania waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bucharest. Around 322 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Galata Monastery, The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs.
If there's time to check out another side of Romania, consider Cluj-Napoca, about 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest. St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration are among its highlights.

