Flying from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is 4 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Lisbon.
You can choose from three weekly Lisbon Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flights. The 16:35 departure with Wizz Air Malta is the earliest available. Wizz Air Malta operates the latest service of the day at 18:30.
To ensure you catch your LIS to OTP flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Bucharest (and then discovering more of Romania!) is a cinch with Wizz Air Malta. This popular airline has direct flights from Lisbon Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport.
Wizz Air Malta tops the list for bookings on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lisbon Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LIS and OTP include:
Madrid Airport
Luxembourg Airport
Pisa International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight is $90. A round-trip ticket right now is $184. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book eight months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LIS to OTP.
The cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
When it comes to Lisbon Airport's on-time performance, data shows 56% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Lisbon Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Lisbon. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to LIS:
Arriving at Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
If you're getting in on a late Lisbon Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near OTP:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Bucharest Otopeni Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice to explore Bucharest and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Bucharest Otopeni Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest
Bucharest Otopeni Airport to the centre of Bucharest has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
The quietest month for a flight from Lisbon Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Bucharest based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Lisbon Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -9ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LIS to OTP around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Romania waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres north of Bucharest, a trip to Iasi will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Galata Monastery, The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs.
Cluj-Napoca is another favourite destination in Romania and is around 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest. No journey is complete without dropping by St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration.