Travelling from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Geneve Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Geneva is one hour behind Bucharest and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from OTP to GVA start at 05:50 — the first with Wizz Air Malta. The last departure is at 17:05 with Wizz Air Malta. In total, there are four weekly Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Geneve Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your OTP to GVA flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Travelling to Geneva (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is a snap with Wizz Air Malta. This popular carrier has direct flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Geneve Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Wizz Air Malta on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Geneve Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between OTP and GVA include:
Zurich Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
At the moment, $94 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Geneve Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $227. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from OTP to GVA.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Geneve Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from OTP to GVA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Geneve Airport.
Handy information about Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
When it comes to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.27% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
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 get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to OTP? If you've booked an early flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Geneve Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
If you're arriving on a late Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Geneve Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near GVA:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Geneve Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise to explore Geneva and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Geneve Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneve Airport to the centre of Geneva has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Geneve Airport. March is the busiest month to visit Geneva. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in November.
When reserving your flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Geneve Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Geneva, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from OTP to GVA sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've seen Geneva, now it's time to explore other corners of Switzerland. Travel about 225 kilometres north-east to Zurich to check off its top sights. From Bahnhofstrasse to Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster, your itinerary will be busy.
Basel is another well-known destination in Switzerland and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. No trip is complete without visiting Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.