Cheap Flights from Santander to Bucharest Otopeni

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Santander to Bucharest Otopeni

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Santander to Bucharest Otopeni flights are currently cheapest in March.

Direct flights from Santander to Bucharest Otopeni

Santander to Bucharest Otopeni: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Santander to Bucharest below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Bucharest Otopeni.

Santander to Bucharest: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$153
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time3 hrs, 33 mins
Most popular airlineWizz Air Malta
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Santander to Bucharest Otopeni: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Santander to Bucharest Otopeni is $153. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 33 minutes is the average flight time from Santander to Bucharest Otopeni.
Wizz Air Malta flies direct from Santander to Bucharest Otopeni.
As of February 2026, there are 3 flights per week flying from Santander to Bucharest Otopeni.
The cheapest month to fly from Santander to Bucharest Otopeni is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Santander Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport on Monday, 9 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 33 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Bucharest Otopeni but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bucharest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair and Wizz Air Malta offer the cheapest flight tickets to Bucharest Otopeni.

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.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SDR to OTP by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Santander Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

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)

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.

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