Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Alicante.
Every week, there are four Alicante-Elche Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, select the 00:05 Wizz Air Malta flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 23:55 with Wizz Air Malta.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your ALC to OTP flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Bucharest (and then discovering more of Romania!) is a snap with Wizz Air Malta. This popular airline offers direct flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
Wizz Air Malta tops the list for bookings on this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ALC and OTP:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
£27 is the lowest price for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight. Return flights start at £66. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To secure cheap tickets from ALC to OTP, reserve your journey seven months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
When it comes to Alicante-Elche Airport's on-time performance, 73.22% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Alicante to Alicante-Elche Airport is around 9 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near ALC? If you're catching an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Alicante-Elche Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice and see more of Bucharest and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to the centre of Bucharest has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 13 miles away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
The quietest month for a flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Bucharest based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Bucharest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ALC to OTP sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Romania you'll want to see. Around 200 miles north of Bucharest, a visit to Iasi will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
Cluj-Napoca is another favourite destination in Romania and is around 200 miles north-west of Bucharest. No trip is complete without dropping by St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace.