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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zurich Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $408. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Bucharest.$318 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Mar, returning Fri, 19 Mar.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Zurich on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $318, select.

Bucharest.$319 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Zurich on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $319, select.

Bucharest.$326 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $326, select.

Bucharest.$326 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $326, select.

Bucharest.$327 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Sat, 28 Nov.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $327, select.

Bucharest.$327 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $327, select.

Bucharest.$328 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Thu, 28 Jan.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $328, select.

Bucharest.$328 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $328, select.

Bucharest.$328 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $328, select.

Bucharest.$331 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Fri, 19 Feb.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $331, select.

Bucharest.$337 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr, returning Mon, 12 Apr.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Zurich on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $337, select.

Bucharest.$340 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with easyJet and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Zurich on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $340, select.

Bucharest.$350 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Mar, returning Sat, 3 Apr.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Zurich on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound direct flight with SWISS departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $350, select.

Bucharest.$358 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug, returning Sun, 9 Aug.Return flight with Eurowings and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Eurowings, departs from Zurich on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.

Bucharest.$364 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Apr, returning Sat, 8 May.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Zurich on Sat, 24 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 8 May, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $364, select.

Bucharest.$364 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Zurich on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $364, select.

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Cheapest flight found	$318
Cheapest month to fly	March
Average flight time	2 hrs, 19 mins
Most popular airline	SWISS
Average flights per week	34

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

How much are return flights from Zurich to Bucharest Otopeni?

The best price we found for a return flight from Zurich to Bucharest Otopeni is $318. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Zurich to Bucharest Otopeni?

2 hours and 19 minutes is the average flight time from Zurich to Bucharest Otopeni.

Which airlines fly direct from Zurich to Bucharest Otopeni?

SWISS, Air Canada and TAP Air Portugal fly direct from Zurich to Bucharest Otopeni.

How many flights are there a week from Zurich to Bucharest Otopeni?

As of June 2026, there are 36 flights per week flying from Zurich to Bucharest Otopeni.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zurich to Bucharest Otopeni?

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Bucharest Otopeni is usually March.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport on Monday, 8 March 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Bucharest Otopeni?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Bucharest?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Zurich Airport to Bucharest Otopeni with?

Currently, SWISS offers the cheapest flight tickets to Bucharest Otopeni.

Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP): what you need to know

Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport.
Bucharest is one hour ahead of Zurich and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from ZRH to OTP start at 09:50 — the earliest with SWISS. The latest departure is at 22:00 with SWISS. In total, you can take your pick of 14 weekly Zurich Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ZRH to OTP flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
SWISS is your gateway to discovering Bucharest (and perhaps some other great corners of Romania!). Check out the direct flights from Zurich Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport offered by this carrier.
SWISS has the highest passenger demand on this route.
SWISS is the most punctual carrier offering ZRH to OTP flights, with 73.37% of its services landing on schedule.

How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)

$148 is the best price for a one-way Zurich Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight. Return flights start at $318. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from ZRH to OTP by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ZRH to OTP by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Zurich Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Of all flights leaving Zurich Airport, 76% arrive on time at their destination.
Zurich Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 10 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Zurich Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to ZRH:

Arriving at Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)

The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Zurich Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
Pick up a Bucharest Otopeni Airport rental car and discover Bucharest and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Pricecarz and Surprice are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Bucharest Otopeni Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.

When to fly to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)

The quietest month for a flight from Zurich Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Bucharest based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Zurich Airport to Bucharest Otopeni 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 ZRH to OTP sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Romania

You've visited Bucharest, now it's time to discover other corners of Romania. Journey around 322 kilometres north to Iasi to check off its leading attractions. From Galata Monastery to The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another side of Romania, consider Cluj-Napoca, about 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest. St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration are highlights.