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Flight deals from Madrid to Bucharest Otopeni

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Madrid Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $157. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Bucharest.$151 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Madrid on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $151, select.
Bucharest.$151 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Madrid on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $151, select.
Bucharest.$156 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Madrid on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $156, select.
Bucharest.$157 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Madrid on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $157, select.
Bucharest.$157 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Madrid on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $157, select.
Bucharest.$157 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr, returning Sun, 4 Apr.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Madrid on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 4 Apr, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $157, select.
Bucharest.$160 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Madrid on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $160, select.
Bucharest.$162 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar, returning Sun, 4 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Madrid on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 4 Apr, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $162, select.
Bucharest.$162 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar, returning Wed, 24 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Madrid on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 24 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $162, select.
Bucharest.$164 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Apr, returning Mon, 10 May.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Madrid on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $164, select.
Bucharest.$164 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Madrid on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $164, select.
Bucharest.$164 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 May, returning Mon, 10 May.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Madrid on Thu, 6 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $164, select.
Bucharest.$164 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Madrid on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $164, select.
Bucharest.$166 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Madrid on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $166, select.
Bucharest.$171 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Madrid on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $171, select.
Bucharest.$174 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Madrid on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $174, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Bucharest Otopeni

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Madrid to Bucharest Otopeni flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jun
from $192
Jul
from $157
Aug
from $272
Sep
from $171
Oct
from $151
Nov
from $166
Dec
from $174
Jan
from $164
Feb
from $151
Mar
from $162
Apr
from $157
May
from $164

Direct flights from Madrid to Bucharest Otopeni

Madrid to Bucharest Otopeni: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Madrid to Bucharest below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Bucharest Otopeni.

Bucharest Otopeni

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Madrid to Bucharest: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$151
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time3 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airlineWizz Air Malta
Average flights per week28

Finding cheap flights from Madrid to Bucharest Otopeni: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Madrid to Bucharest Otopeni is $151. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 48 minutes is the average flight time from Madrid to Bucharest Otopeni.
Wizz Air Malta, TAROM and Air Europa fly direct from Madrid to Bucharest Otopeni.
As of June 2026, there are 28 flights per week flying from Madrid to Bucharest Otopeni.
The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Bucharest Otopeni is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport on Friday, 16 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 48 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Bucharest Otopeni but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bucharest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Bucharest Otopeni.

Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP): what you need to know

  • Around 3 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport.

  • Bucharest is one hour ahead of Madrid and is in the UTC+2 timezone.

  • There are 23 Madrid Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flights each week to choose from.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your MAD to OTP flight.

  • During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • With direct flights from Madrid Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Bucharest (and then other destinations in Romania) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Wizz Air Malta on this route.

  • TAROM is a leader in on-time performance for MAD to OTP flights, with 96.67% of services landing on schedule.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Madrid Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MAD and OTP include:

    • Rome Fiumicino Airport

    • Munich Airport

    • Vienna Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)

  • $64 is the lowest price for a one-way Madrid Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight. A return flight starts at $151. These prices can change based on demand.

  • It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from MAD to OTP. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MAD to OTP.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Madrid Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport.

Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Madrid Airport, 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Madrid Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip on public transport will take about 30 minutes.

  • Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near MAD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Madrid Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)

Getting from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest

  • Bucharest Otopeni Airport to the centre of Bucharest has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.

When to fly to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Madrid Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Bucharest. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.

  • Before locking in your flight from Madrid 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).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAD to OTP sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Romania

  • You've seen Bucharest, now it's time to discover other parts of Romania. Travel around 322 kilometres north to Iasi to check off its top attractions. From Galata Monastery to The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Romania, head for Cluj-Napoca, about 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest. St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration are key reasons to visit.

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