Bucharest Airport Transfer Guide
Bucharest Henri Coandฤ International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coandฤ International Airport (OTP) is about 18 km from central Bucharest. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
- Cheapest way in: Bus 783
- Fastest: Train Aeroport-Nord
18 km from the city centre
Pre-book your Bucharest airport transfer
English-speaking driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed prices, flight tracking, free cancellation up to 24h.
- Flight tracking โ delay-aware pickup
- Fixed price ยท no surge ยท free cancellation
- Cars, vans, minibuses for 1โ8 passengers
via Welcome Pickups ยท OTP
Other ways from OTP into Bucharest
| Option | Time | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Aeroport-Nord to Gara de Nord | 25 min | Best value + fast |
| Bus 783 (24-hour to city) | 35-50 min | Budget + 24-hour |
| Uber / Bolt / FreeNow | 25-40 min | App-based |
| Airport taxi (Speed Taxi kiosk) | 25-40 min | Direct |
Fares, frequencies and tips for each option are in our Bucharest airport transport guide.
Taxi scams at OTP
Bucharest has active airport taxi scams. Only use Speed Taxi (from the kiosk in arrivals) or Uber/Bolt.
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FAQ
How far is Bucharest Henri Coandฤ International Airport from central Bucharest?+
Bucharest Henri Coandฤ International Airport (OTP) is about 18 km from central Bucharest. Fastest way in: Train Aeroport-Nord.
What is the cheapest way from OTP into Bucharest?+
Bus 783. Our Bucharest airport transport guide compares every option.
Can I pre-book a private transfer from OTP?+
Yes. Welcome Pickups operates in Bucharest: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
Are there taxi scams at OTP?+
Bucharest has active airport taxi scams. Only use Speed Taxi (from the kiosk in arrivals) or Uber/Bolt.
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