Flying from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP): what you need to know
Bucharest's timezone is UTC+2, making Bucharest ten hours ahead of Seattle.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SEA to OTP flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SEA and OTP:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
$476 is the lowest price for a one-way Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,019. These fares may change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from SEA to OTP, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SEA to OTP by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport.
Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SEA arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
To get to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport from central Seattle, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near SEA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
Grab a Bucharest Otopeni Airport rental car and explore Bucharest and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Pricecarz and Surprice are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Bucharest Otopeni Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Bucharest in March.
Book your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport for August if you'd like to visit Bucharest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SEA to OTP in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Romania
Iasi is just one of the many cities in Romania waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Bucharest. Around 322 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Galata Monastery, The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs.
Around 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca is another favourite stop in Romania. Start your sightseeing at St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration.