Flying from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Bucharest's timezone is UTC+2, making Bucharest one hour ahead of Belgrade.
Flights from BEG to OTP start at 00:40 — the earliest with Air Serbia. The last departure is at 13:55 with TAROM. Overall, there are 13 weekly Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BEG to OTP flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Flying into Bucharest (and then exploring more of Romania!) is a cinch with Air Serbia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport.
Air Serbia has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Air Serbia ranks as the top on-time carrier for BEG to OTP flights, with 86.96% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BEG and OTP:
Istanbul Airport
Athens International Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
43 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight. Return flights start at 98 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BEG to OTP.
The cheapest month for flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart BEG arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Belgrade to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to BEG? If you've booked an early flight from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
If you have a late Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near OTP:
Hit the road running by picking up a Bucharest Otopeni Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice and explore beyond Bucharest's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Bucharest Otopeni Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest
From Bucharest Otopeni Airport, Bucharest is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Bucharest in March.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BEG to OTP in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Romania
Iasi is just one of the many cities in Romania waiting to be explored after you've experienced Bucharest. Around 322 kilometres away to the north, its best 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 major highlights starting with St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration.