Flying from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Alicante Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Alicante.
Take your pick of seven weekly Alicante Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flights. The 10:05 departure with Wizz Air Malta is the earliest you can take. Wizz Air Malta operates the latest service of the day at 23:50.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ALC to OTP flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Wizz Air Malta is your ticket to exploring Bucharest (and perhaps some other great parts of Romania!). Check out the direct flights from Alicante Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Wizz Air Malta.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Alicante Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between ALC and OTP include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
Right now, 34 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Alicante Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 72 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book one month before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ALC to OTP.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Alicante Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ALC to OTP.
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Handy information about Alicante Airport (ALC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Alicante Airport, data shows 79% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Alicante Airport from central Alicante, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to ALC? If you're boarding an early flight from Alicante Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
If you're landing on a late Alicante Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near OTP:
Pick up a Bucharest Otopeni Airport rental car and discover Bucharest and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Pricecarz and Surprice are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Bucharest Otopeni Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
The quietest month for a flight from Alicante Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Bucharest based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Alicante Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport for August if you'd like to go to Bucharest during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALC to OTP in January. Temperatures average between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Romania
Iasi is just one of the many cities in Romania waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Bucharest. Around 322 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Galata Monastery, The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs.
Around 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca is another favourite stop in Romania. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration.