Flying from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Zurich Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Bucharest.
Each week, there are 14 Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Zurich Airport flights. To be on board as early as possible, pick the 06:30 SWISS flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 16:40 with SWISS.
To ensure you get on your OTP to ZRH flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Travelling to Zurich (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is a cinch with SWISS. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Zurich Airport.
SWISS is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With a dependable 86.41% of services arriving as scheduled, SWISS is the most punctual carrier for OTP to ZRH flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between OTP and ZRH include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Vienna Airport
Cluj-Napoca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
P4,130 is the lowest price for a one-way Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Zurich Airport flight. A return flight starts at P10,404. These prices can change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from OTP to ZRH by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Zurich Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Snapping up cheap flights from OTP to ZRH is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
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Handy information about Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bucharest Otopeni Airport, 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Bucharest to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is approximately 16 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near OTP? If you're boarding an early flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Zurich Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to central Zurich has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometers away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Zurich. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you'd like to visit Zurich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OTP to ZRH in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Zurich, now it's time to explore other corners of Switzerland. Journey around 72 kilometers west to Basel to check off its leading sights. From Art Basel to Basel Minster and Muensterplatz, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Bern is another well-known destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometers south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without seeing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.