Travelling from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Lisbon Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Lisbon Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Lisbon is UTC+0, which is two hours behind Bucharest.
Each week, there are three Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Lisbon Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, select the 13:00 Wizz Air Malta flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 14:55 with Wizz Air Malta.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your OTP to LIS flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Lisbon (and then exploring more of Portugal!) is easy with Wizz Air Malta. This popular airline has direct flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Lisbon Airport.
Wizz Air Malta has the highest passenger demand on this route.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Lisbon Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between OTP and LIS:
Madrid Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Malaga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
At the moment, £39 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Lisbon Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £94. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from OTP to LIS, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Lisbon Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from OTP to LIS.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Lisbon Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
When it comes to Bucharest Otopeni Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Bucharest Otopeni Airport from central Bucharest, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kms (10 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Lisbon Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to OTP:
Arriving at Lisbon Airport (LIS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Lisbon Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
Grab a Lisbon Airport rental car and discover Lisbon and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and OK Mobility are top outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Lisbon Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Lisbon Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Lisbon in March.
When booking your flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Lisbon Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Lisbon, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from OTP to LIS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be explored after you've experienced Lisbon. Around 274 kms (170 miles) away to the north, its best attractions include Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
If you're looking to explore another side of Portugal, consider Amadora, about 8 kms (5 miles) north-west of Lisbon. Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã are key reasons to visit.