Flying from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA): what you need to know
Bastia - Corsica is one hour behind Bucharest and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your OTP to BIA flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between OTP and BIA:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Luxembourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
R 1,697 is the lowest price for a one-way Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 3,246. These prices can change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from OTP to BIA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from OTP to BIA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport.
Handy information about Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
When it comes to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport's on-time performance, 71.27% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport from central Bucharest, it takes around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near OTP. Whether you have an early flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
If you have a late Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near BIA:
Travel at your own pace with a Bastia Poretta Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Alamo or ADA and chase adventure across Bastia - Corsica and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Bastia Poretta Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA) to central Bastia - Corsica
Bastia Poretta Airport to the centre of Bastia - Corsica has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Bastia - Corsica in February.
The warmest month in Bastia - Corsica is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OTP to BIA in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of France
You've visited Bastia - Corsica, now it's time to explore more of France. Travel about 338 kilometres west to Marseille to tick off its top sights. From Old Port of Marseille to Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of France, head for Nice, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Bastia - Corsica. Promenade Des Anglais, Castle Hill and Matisse Museum are among its highlights.