Flying from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Brussels Airport (BRU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Brussels Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Brussels is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Bucharest.
Choose from 11 weekly Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Brussels Airport flights. The 07:55 departure with TAROM is the earliest flight available. TAROM operates the last service of the day at 16:50.
To ensure you get on your OTP to BRU flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
TAROM offers direct flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Brussels Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Brussels — and maybe even more of Belgium if time allows.
TAROM is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
TAROM is the most punctual carrier that offers OTP to BRU flights, with 66.67% of its services landing on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Brussels Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between OTP and BRU:
Zurich Airport
Vienna International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Brussels Airport flight is $51. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $102. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from OTP to BRU.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Brussels Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Of the departures from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to OTP? If you've booked an early flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Brussels Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Brussels Airport (BRU)
Reserve a hotel close to BRU if you have a late Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Brussels Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Brussels Airport rental car and discover Brussels and beyond with your own set of wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are top providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Brussels Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
From Brussels Airport, Brussels is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels Airport (BRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Brussels Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Brussels in January.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Brussels Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OTP to BRU sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Belgium you should also see. Around 48 kilometres south of Brussels, a visit to Charleroi will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
Around 88 kilometres east of Brussels, Liege is another favourite stop in Belgium. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.