Travelling from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Washington DC is seven hours behind Bucharest and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your OTP to IAD flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between OTP and IAD:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
$541 is currently the best price for a one-way Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. A return flight starts from $832. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from OTP to IAD if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Washington Dulles Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
78% of flights that depart Bucharest Otopeni Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Bucharest to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Washington Dulles Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near OTP:
Arriving at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
If you're landing on a late Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near IAD:
Hit the road running by picking up a Washington Dulles Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt to explore Washington DC and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Washington Dulles Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
From Washington Dulles Airport, Washington DC is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Washington DC. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Washington Dulles Airport for July if you'd like to explore Washington DC during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OTP to IAD in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Washington DC, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel around 322 kilometres north-east to New York to check off its leading attractions. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.