Travelling from Glasgow to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Glasgow. Explore your options leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) when organising your flight from Glasgow to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
3 hours 40 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Glasgow to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
Bucharest is 2 hours ahead of Glasgow. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is located in Bucharest, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Glasgow to OTP. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Popular months like June or other peak seasons mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Take off and land with no stops from Glasgow International Airport (GLA). Direct flights from Glasgow to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) can be booked from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Glasgow to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport with Wizz Air Malta. This top airline offers services from GLA.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from Glasgow to OTP with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between GLA and OTP include:
Split Airport (SPU)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Stansted Airport (STN)
The distance from central Glasgow to GLA is around 14 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest route, whether you plan to drive or take public transport.
After a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Glasgow International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Glasgow to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Looking for more options for a direct flight from Glasgow to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)? Check out the fares jetting out of Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Wizz Air Malta has direct flights from Glasgow to OTP out of PIK. Book your preferred window seat and reach your destination in one go.
Break up your flight from Glasgow to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and OTP are:
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can reach PIK from the centre of Glasgow in about 38 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 53 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your flight from Glasgow to OTP:
About Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
If you have a late flight from Glasgow to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near OTP:
Getting from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 34 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 36 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
R 1,226 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Return flights start from R 2,544. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
We recommend booking 8 months before takeoff. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score cheap tickets from Glasgow to OTP then.
You'll land the best savings on your tickets from Glasgow to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport if you travel in May. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest day to fly out.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Glasgow to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Bucharest, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Book your flight from Glasgow to OTP for August if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bucharest to range from 17ºC to 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Glasgow to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport in January when temperatures average between -9ºC and 8ºC.
More about Bucharest
Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bucharest:
One of the best ways to experience Bucharest is to check out its popular attractions. Some highlights include Old Town, Herastrau Park and Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman).
Complete your Bucharest trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Glasgow to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Bucharest. Browse the offers and instantly compare options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.