Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
Bucharest is two hours ahead of Dublin and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from DUB to OTP start at 05:55 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last departure is at 17:00 with Ryanair. In total, you can choose from nine weekly Dublin Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your DUB to OTP flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Ryanair has direct flights from Dublin Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Bucharest — and maybe even more of Romania if you have time.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering DUB to OTP flights, with 69.23% of its services reaching their destination on time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dublin Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DUB and OTP:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
At the moment, $48 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dublin Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $99. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book nine months before traveling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DUB to OTP.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
72.87% of flights leaving from Dublin Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Dublin Airport is about 21 kilometers from central Dublin. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Dublin Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to DUB:
Arriving at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Dublin Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
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Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport about one week before your trip.
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 driving.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Dublin Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Bucharest. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Dublin Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DUB to OTP sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Romania
Iasi is just one of the many places in Romania waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bucharest. Around 322 kilometers away to the north, popular attractions include Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
Around 322 kilometers north-west of Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca is another essential stop in Romania. Start your sightseeing at St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace.