Traveling from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Bucharest's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Bucharest one hour ahead of Rome.
Flights from CIA to OTP start at 06:00 — the earliest with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 20:00 with Ryanair. Overall, you can take your pick of 17 weekly Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your CIA to OTP flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Bucharest (and maybe even some other great parts of Romania!). Browse the direct flights from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair ranks as the leading on-time carrier for CIA to OTP flights, with 80.39% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CIA and OTP:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
At the moment, $18 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $36. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from CIA to OTP by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
When it comes to Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport's on-time performance, 73.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport from central Rome, it takes about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CIA? If you've booked an early flight from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Reserve a hotel near OTP if you're catching a late Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car and explore Bucharest and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Pricecarz and Surprice are popular providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest
From Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, Bucharest is approximately 21 kilometers away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the center by car.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Bucharest in April.
Lock in your flight from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Bucharest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CIA to OTP in January. Temperatures average between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Romania you should also see. Around 322 kilometers north of Bucharest, a trip to Iasi will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Romania, consider Cluj-Napoca, about 322 kilometers north-west of Bucharest. St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace are highlights.