Flying from St Louis Airport (STL) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP): what you need to know
Bucharest's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Bucharest eight hours ahead of St Louis.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your STL to OTP flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from St Louis Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. Frankfurt am Main Airport is a top stopover on the STL to OTP route.
How to find the cheapest flights from St Louis Airport (STL) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
307 € is the lowest price for a one-way St Louis Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight. A return flight starts at 715 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from STL to OTP. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from St Louis Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport.
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Handy information about St Louis Airport (STL)
You'll find STL at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
76% of flights departing from St Louis Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
St Louis Airport is about 24 kilometres from central St Louis. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to STL? If you've booked an early flight from St Louis Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
If you're arriving on a late St Louis Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near OTP:
Go where the road takes you with a Bucharest Otopeni Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice and see more of Bucharest and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Bucharest Otopeni Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest
Bucharest Otopeni Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Bucharest. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
July is the most popular month for flights from St Louis Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Bucharest in March.
When booking your flight from St Louis Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from STL to OTP in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Romania
Iasi is just one of the many places in Romania waiting to be explored after you've seen Bucharest. Around 322 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Galata Monastery, The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs.
Cluj-Napoca is another favourite destination in Romania and is around 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest. No journey is complete without dropping by St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration.
