Travelling from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is 3 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Dublin.
There are nine Dublin Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flights each week to choose from.
To ensure you get on your DUB to OTP flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Ryanair.
The most punctual carrier that offers DUB to OTP flights is Ryanair. Its services land as scheduled 74.42% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dublin Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between DUB and OTP:
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Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
77% of flights that take off from Dublin Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Dublin Airport from central Dublin, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near DUB. Whether you've booked an early flight from Dublin Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
If you're coming in on a late Dublin Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near OTP:
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Booking your ride from Bucharest Otopeni Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest
Bucharest Otopeni Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Bucharest. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Dublin Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Bucharest. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Dublin Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport for August if you want to visit Bucharest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DUB to OTP in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of Romania
Iasi is just one of the many places in Romania waiting to be discovered once you've seen Bucharest. Around 322 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Galata Monastery, The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs.
If you want to check out another corner of Romania, head for Cluj-Napoca, roughly 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest. St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration are among the biggest draws.