Flying from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Santander Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is 3 hours 35 minutes.
Bucharest is one hour ahead of Santander and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Each week, there are five Santander Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flights. If you want to be on board as early as possible, jump on the 19:45 Wizz Air Malta flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 19:45 with Wizz Air Malta.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SDR to OTP flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Getting to Bucharest (and then seeing more of Romania!) is a snap with Wizz Air Malta. This popular airline offers direct flights from Santander Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Wizz Air Malta.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Santander Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SDR and OTP:
Beauvais-Tille Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
At the moment, $79 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Santander Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $153. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from SDR to OTP, reserve your trip 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Santander Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Santander Airport (SDR)
80.42% of flights departing from Santander Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of SDR.
Santander Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Santander. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to SDR? If you're boarding an early flight from Santander Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Book a hotel close to OTP if you're taking a late Santander Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car and discover Bucharest and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Pricecarz and Surprice are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
The quietest month for a flight from Santander Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Bucharest based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Santander Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -9ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SDR to OTP sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Romania
You've visited Bucharest, now it's time to discover other corners of Romania. Journey about 322 kilometres north to Iasi to check off its must-visit sights. From Palace of Culture to Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Romania, consider Cluj-Napoca, roughly 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest. St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace are among its highlights.