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Flights from Zurich to Otopeni

Nonstop flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Otopeni (OTP) take about 2h 14m (1,390 km). SWISS flies it. Lowest fare seen: $159 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Otopeni

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Airport transfer

OTP → Bucharest, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Zurich →1 lounge at Zurich AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresOTP to Bucharest: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Otopeni →12 drop-off points, from €3.90

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Airlines flying Zurich to Otopeni

Carriers on ZRH–OTP according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ SWISSnonstop fare seen

Zurich to Otopeni fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: May 2027, from $159 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $88. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$33924 Oct 2026 · SWISS$133 · 1 stop25 Oct 2026
Dec 2026$26712 Dec 2026 · SWISS$88 · 1 stop12 Dec 2026
May 2027$15919 May 2027 · SWISS$100 · 1 stop19 May 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $88 in December 2026, against $100 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Zurich to Otopeni, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Zurich to Otopeni flights

How long is the flight from Zurich to Otopeni?
A nonstop flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Otopeni (OTP) takes about 2h 14m, covering 1,390 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Zurich from Otopeni by air?
The great-circle distance between Zürich Airport and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport is 1,390 km (864 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Zurich to Otopeni?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ZRH–OTP route include SWISS. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Zurich to Otopeni cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ZRH–OTP was $159 USD with SWISS (nonstop), departing 19 May 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Otopeni?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $88 one-way, against $133 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Zurich to Otopeni?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $88 with one stop against $159 nonstop, a saving of $71. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Zurich to Otopeni?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Otopeni visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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