Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) is Romania’s busiest airport and the main gateway to Bucharest. It serves millions of passengers annually and is a hub for national carrier TAROM plus many European network and low‑cost airlines. The airport is located north of Bucharest.
Terminal Guide for Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport #
OTP operates multiple passenger terminal areas: an older smaller terminal used for some charters and low‑cost services and a larger main terminal handling the bulk of scheduled international and domestic flights. Transfers between terminals are served by shuttle services and clearly signposted roads.
Arrivals and departures are separated into distinct halls with currency exchange, car hire and bus stops on the landside curb.
Getting to and From Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport #
The airport is about 16-20 km north of central Bucharest; travel time is typically 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
- Bus: Public bus services (including express and shuttle lines) link the airport to central Bucharest hubs; journey times vary by line.
- Taxi / rideshare: Official taxi ranks are outside arrivals; agree to use the meter or a reputable company.
- Driving: Car hire desks are on site and the airport is well connected to major ring roads and motorways.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport #
The airport offers duty‑free and retail shopping, cafés and restaurants, car‑hire desks and currency exchange. There are airline lounges airside and Wi‑Fi in passenger areas. Passenger assistance and medical services are available; facilities can be busy during peak tourist seasons.
Tips for Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport #
- Use the express bus (line 783) for a low‑cost connection to Bucharest city centre; buses run frequently and stop at major transport hubs.
- If you’re flying with a low‑cost carrier confirm which terminal you arrive into - some low‑cost and charter flights use the smaller terminal.
- Taxis at the official rank are safer than unmarked vehicles; insist on the meter or use an app-based driver if available.
Weather & Climate near Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport #
Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (567 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 2° | -5° | 27 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| February | Poor | -5° - 4° | -3° | 29 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.3h |
| March | Good | -1° - 10° | 3° | 33 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 5° - 17° | 11° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.9 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.3h |
| May | Excellent | 10° - 23° | 16° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 2.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.6h |
| June | Very Good | 13° - 27° | 20° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 62% | 2.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.3h |
| July | Excellent | 15° - 29° | 22° | 68 mm | some cloud | 56% | 2.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.0h |
| August | Excellent | 14° - 28° | 21° | 57 mm | mostly sunny | 53% | 2.0 m/s | 1.5 very high | 13.8h |
| September | Excellent | 10° - 24° | 17° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 2.1 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Very Good | 4° - 17° | 11° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.8h |
| November | Acceptable | 0° - 9° | 2° | 40 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 3° | -3° | 34 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
