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Flight deals from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £35. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Milan Malpensa to Bucharest Otopeni

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

Direct flights from Milan Malpensa to Bucharest Otopeni

Milan Malpensa to Bucharest Otopeni: Alternative routes

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

Milan to Bucharest: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£26
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time2 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineWizz Air Malta
Average flights per week18

Finding cheap flights from Milan Malpensa to Bucharest Otopeni: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Milan Malpensa to Bucharest Otopeni is £26. 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.
2 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Milan Malpensa to Bucharest Otopeni.
Wizz Air Malta, Malta Air and Ryanair fly direct from Milan Malpensa to Bucharest Otopeni.
As of March 2026, there are 18 flights per week flying from Milan Malpensa to Bucharest Otopeni.
The cheapest month to fly from Milan Malpensa to Bucharest Otopeni is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport on Friday, 27 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 20 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 offers the cheapest flight tickets to Bucharest Otopeni.

Flying from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.

  • Bucharest is one hour ahead of Milan and follows the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Take your pick of four weekly Milano Malpensa Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flights. The 07:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight available. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 20:00.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your MXP to OTP flight.

  • Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Ryanair offers direct flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Bucharest — and maybe even more of Romania if your schedule allows.

  • Most passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.

  • With 69.23% of its services landing as planned, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering MXP to OTP flights.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between MXP and OTP:

    • Vienna International Airport

    • Thessaloniki International Airport

    • Vaclav Havel Airport Prague

How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight is £12. A return ticket is currently £26. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • Get cheap tickets from MXP to OTP by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MXP to OTP.

  • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.

Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)

  • Of the flights that depart from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • To reach Milano Malpensa Airport from central Milan, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 30 miles from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey on public transport takes about 55 minutes.

  • Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near MXP. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

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 about 35 minutes. It's approximately 13 miles away.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes.

When to fly to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Bucharest in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Bucharest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from MXP to OTP in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.

Explore more of Romania

  • Bucharest has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Romania just waiting to be explored. Around 200 miles north of Bucharest, a visit to Iasi will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.

  • Cluj-Napoca is another standout destination in Romania and is around 200 miles north-west of Bucharest. No journey is complete without dropping by St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace.

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