Cheap Flights from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich (ZRH)

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

Direct flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich

Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich: Alternative routes

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

Bucharest to Zurich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£114
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time2 hrs, 26 mins
Most popular airlineSWISS
Average flights per week47

Finding cheap flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich is £114. 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 26 minutes is the average flight time from Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich.
SWISS, airBaltic and TAP Air Portugal fly direct from Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich.
As of May 2025, there are 47 flights per week flying from Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich.
The cheapest month to fly from Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Zurich Airport on Saturday, 15 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 26 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 Zurich 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 Zurich is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, SWISS offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zurich.

Travelling from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Zurich Airport.

  • Zurich is one hour behind Bucharest and follows the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Take your pick of 20 weekly Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Zurich Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with SWISS is the earliest flight available. SWISS operates the latest service of the day at 16:40.

  • Leave enough time to make your OTP to ZRH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • SWISS is your gateway to discovering Zurich (and perhaps some other great parts of Switzerland!). Browse the direct flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this airline.

  • SWISS is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

  • With a reliable 90.0% of services arriving on schedule, SWISS is the most punctual carrier operating OTP to ZRH flights.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between OTP and ZRH include:

    • Vienna International Airport

    • Cluj-Napoca International Airport

    • Frankfurt Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Zurich Airport flight is £53. A return ticket right now is £114. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Get cheap tickets from OTP to ZRH by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Zurich Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.

  • You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from OTP to ZRH.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is about 13 miles from central Bucharest. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes when using public transport.

  • Booked an early flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near OTP:

Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • If you're coming in on a late Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near ZRH:

  • Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are leading providers to choose from here.

  • Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your travel date.

Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich

  • Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 miles away.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.

When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Zurich Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Zurich based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • When booking your flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OTP to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.

Explore more of Switzerland

  • Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Zurich. Around 45 miles away to the west, well-known attractions include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.

  • If you're eager to discover another side of Switzerland, consider Bern, about 60 miles south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are highlights.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.