Flying from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Rome is one hour behind Bucharest and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of 19 weekly Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Wizz Air Malta is the earliest you can take. Wizz Air Malta operates the latest service of the day at 22:10.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your OTP to FCO flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, so jetting to Rome (and then exploring more of Italy!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Wizz Air Malta has the highest passenger demand on this route.
TAROM is the most punctual carrier that operates OTP to FCO flights. A reliable 85.0% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Here are the top stopovers between OTP and FCO:
Vienna Airport
Naples International Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
Handy information about Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
78% of flights taking off from Bucharest Otopeni Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Bucharest to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to OTP? If you're boarding an early flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Explore without limits with a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and discover more of Rome and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Rome Fiumicino Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
From Rome Fiumicino Airport, Rome is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Rome in March.
Book your flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport for August if you want to explore Rome during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OTP to FCO in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Rome, now it's time to explore other parts of Italy. Journey around 483 kilometres north-west to Milan to check off its top sights. From Leonardo's Last Supper Museum to Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.