Flying from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours.
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Amsterdam one hour behind Bucharest.
Flights from OTP to AMS start from 06:00 — the first with KLM. The last service of the day is at 18:25 with KLM. Overall, you can choose from 35 weekly Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your OTP to AMS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
KLM is your ticket to exploring Amsterdam (and perhaps some other exciting corners of the Netherlands!). Browse the direct flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with KLM on this route.
KLM is the most punctual carrier offering OTP to AMS flights, with 74.23% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between OTP and AMS include:
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
56 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. A return flight starts at 159 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from OTP to AMS if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from OTP to AMS.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Handy information about Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
When it comes to Bucharest Otopeni Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Bucharest Otopeni Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to OTP:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
If you have a late Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near AMS:
Hit the road running by picking up a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Amsterdam and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Amsterdam in February.
When reserving your flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from OTP to AMS in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many cities in the Netherlands waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, The Hague is another favourite stop in the Netherlands. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.