Flying from Hamburg to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP): What you need to know
Hamburg has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Hamburg to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) taking off from Hamburg Airport (HAM) or Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC).
The average duration of a direct Hamburg to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is located in Bucharest. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour ahead of Hamburg.
Take your pick of 5 direct flights each week between Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). This is the busiest route, with Wizz Air Malta offering a 7:15am departure from HAM to OTP.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Hamburg to OTP.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Get to your destination in one go from Hamburg Airport (HAM). Nonstop flights from Hamburg to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) are available from here.
Wizz Air Malta is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Hamburg to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport taking off from HAM.
Most travellers choose to book seats with Wizz Air Malta from HAM to OTP.
The journey from central Hamburg to HAM takes around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Hamburg Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Hamburg to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the departures from Hamburg Airport, 75.01% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
LBC is around 80 kilometres from central Hamburg. It'll take you 1 hour or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Hamburg to OTP flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Luebeck-Blankensee Airport:
About Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Hamburg to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near OTP:
Pick up a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car and explore Bucharest and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Pricecarz and Surprice are well-known companies to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Hamburg to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight.
Getting from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is around 21 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
R 620 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. A return flight starts from R 1,447. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To snap up cheap flights from Hamburg to OTP, book your ticket one month before your departure date.
The best month for scoring cheap Hamburg to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Hamburg to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Hamburg to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). July is when most people travel to Bucharest. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Hamburg to OTP plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Hamburg to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Bucharest
Once you've booked your flight from Hamburg to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bucharest:
There are loads of things to do in Bucharest when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Caru' cu Bere followed by Old town Bucharest and Holocaust Memorial.
Explore more of Romania
You've seen Bucharest, now it's time to explore other corners of Romania. Travel about 177 kilometres west to Craiova to check off its top sights. From Craiova Botanical Garden to Nicolae Romanescu Park and Craiova's Art Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Romania, head for Galaţi, about 177 kilometres north-east of Bucharest. Faleza Dunării, Locomotiva cu aburi and Mihai Eminescu Park are among its highlights.