Travelling from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Madrid Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.
Madrid is one hour behind Bucharest and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are 23 Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Madrid Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your OTP to MAD flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
With direct flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Madrid Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Madrid (and then other corners of Spain) is a cinch. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
Wizz Air Malta is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
TAROM is the most punctual carrier offering OTP to MAD flights. A dependable 90.16% of its services on this route land on time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Madrid Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between OTP and MAD include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
Brussels International Airport
Handy information about Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
Of the flights that depart from Bucharest Otopeni Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
Bucharest Otopeni Airport is around 16 kms (10 miles) from central Bucharest. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near OTP. Whether you have an early flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Madrid Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
Consider staying in a hotel near MAD if you're taking a late Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Madrid Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and explore beyond Madrid's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Madrid Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Madrid Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Madrid. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you'd like to go to Madrid during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 37ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OTP to MAD in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Madrid, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Travel about 274 kms (170 miles) north-east to Zaragoza to tick off its must-visit sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, your itinerary will be busy.
Salamanca is another standout destination in Spain and is around 177 kms (110 miles) west of Madrid. No journey is complete without visiting Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.