Bucharest Airport (OTP) transfers

Bucharest Otopeni Airport transfers

Henri Coandă International Airport, better known as Otopeni (OTP), is Romania’s main airport. It lies about 17 km north of central Bucharest. Traffic in Bucharest can be heavy, so the drive takes 30 minutes at night and up to an hour or more at rush hour.

Transfer prices from Otopeni

A pre-booked private car from Otopeni to the city centre usually costs €25–40. Minivans for up to 8 people cost a bit more. Most companies listed here offer fixed prices, flight tracking and a meet-and-greet in the arrivals hall, so you do not need to deal with taxi touts.

Long-distance transfers from Otopeni

Otopeni is also the gateway for many trips outside Bucharest:

• Brașov and Poiana Brașov – about 3 hours through the Prahova Valley
• Constanța and Mamaia – about 3 hours on the A2 motorway
• Sinaia and Bran Castle
• Ruse, Varna and Sofia in Bulgaria – several Bulgarian companies drive this route

Train, bus or private transfer?

The train from the airport to Gara de Nord and bus 783 are cheap, but they are slow with luggage and do not run all night. A private transfer is the better choice for families, groups, business travellers and late arrivals. Give the company your flight number so the driver can follow delays.