Travelling from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Frankfurt.
There are 32 Frankfurt am Main 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 travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your FRA to OTP flight.
Flying during a peak month like September? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Lufthansa on this route.
TAROM is the most punctual carrier that operates FRA to OTP flights. A dependable 91.67% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between FRA and OTP include:
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
R 1,556 is the lowest price for a one-way Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight. Return flights start at R 2,644. These fares may change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from FRA to OTP by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
74% of flights that depart Frankfurt am Main Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Frankfurt am Main Airport from central Frankfurt, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 20 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near FRA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
Grab a Bucharest Otopeni Airport rental car and discover Bucharest and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Pricecarz and Surprice are popular providers to choose from 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)
The quietest month for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Bucharest based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport for August if you want to visit Bucharest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FRA to OTP around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Romania
You've seen Bucharest, now it's time to explore other corners of Romania. Journey about 322 kilometres north to Iasi to check off its leading sights. From Galata Monastery to The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Cluj-Napoca is another standout destination in Romania and is around 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest. No trip is complete without seeing St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration.