Travelling from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Edinburgh is two hours behind Bucharest and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your OTP to EDI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair has direct flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Edinburgh — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if time allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Ryanair.
Among carriers operating OTP to EDI flights, Ryanair has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between OTP and EDI include:
Brussels Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight is £33. A round-trip fare right now is £75. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from OTP to EDI, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from OTP to EDI.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Of all flights departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% arrive on time at their destination.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is about 13 miles from central Bucharest. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near OTP? If you've booked an early flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're getting in on a late Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near EDI:
Grab an Edinburgh Airport rental car and explore Edinburgh and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Edinburgh Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is roughly 9 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the most popular month for flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Edinburgh in January.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from OTP to EDI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen Edinburgh. Around 250 miles away to the south, top sights here include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're looking to explore another corner of United Kingdom, head for Glasgow, roughly 40 miles west of Edinburgh. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are among the biggest draws.
