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Bucharest.$302 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Oct, returning Sun, 9 Nov.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.
Bucharest.$303 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 May, returning Sat, 17 May.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Mon, 12 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 17 May, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $303, select.
Bucharest.$303 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Dec, returning Fri, 12 Dec.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 12 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $303, select.
Bucharest.$304 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Oct, returning Thu, 30 Oct.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $304, select.
Bucharest.$304 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Jan, returning Sun, 1 Feb.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $304, select.
Bucharest.$304 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Mar, returning Mon, 9 Mar.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $304, select.
Bucharest.$304 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 May, returning Tue, 3 Jun.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Tue, 27 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $304, select.
Bucharest.$304 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Jan, returning Tue, 27 Jan.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zurich on Tue, 20 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 27 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $304, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Bucharest Otopeni

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zurich to Bucharest Otopeni flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from $381
May
from $303
Jun
from $331
Jul
from $369
Aug
from $420
Sep
from $332
Oct
from $304
Nov
from $305
Dec
from $303
Jan
from $304
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Mar
from $304

Direct flights from Zurich to Bucharest Otopeni

Zurich to Bucharest Otopeni: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Zurich to Bucharest below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Bucharest Otopeni.

Zurich to Bucharest: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$302
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time2 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineSWISS
Average flights per week46

Finding cheap flights from Zurich to Bucharest Otopeni: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Zurich to Bucharest Otopeni is $302. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Zurich to Bucharest Otopeni.
SWISS, airBaltic and Air Canada fly direct from Zurich to Bucharest Otopeni.
As of April 2025, there are 46 flights per week flying from Zurich to Bucharest Otopeni.
The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Bucharest Otopeni is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport on Monday, 27 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Bucharest Otopeni but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bucharest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air Serbia and SWISS offer the cheapest flight tickets to Bucharest Otopeni.

Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.

  • The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Zurich.

  • You can choose from 19 weekly Zurich Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flights. The 12:00 departure with SWISS is the earliest flight you can take. SWISS operates the latest service of the day at 21:40.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ZRH to OTP 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 can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • SWISS is your gateway to exploring Bucharest (and maybe even some other great parts of Romania!). Browse the direct flights from Zurich Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport offered by this carrier.

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with SWISS on this route.

  • With 74.17% of its services landing as planned, SWISS is the most punctual carrier offering ZRH to OTP flights.

How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

  • $155 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Zurich Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight. Return flights start at $302. These prices can change based on demand and availability.

  • Book seven months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ZRH to OTP.

  • Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ZRH to OTP.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Zurich Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.

Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • Of all flights leaving Zurich Airport, 69.02% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • Central Zurich to Zurich Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel near ZRH? If you've booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

Getting from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest

  • Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes.

When to fly to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Bucharest. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Zurich Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Bucharest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZRH to OTP in January. Temperatures average between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.

Explore more of Romania

  • You've done Bucharest, now it's time to explore other parts of Romania. Travel about 322 kilometres north to Iasi to tick off its popular sights. From Palace of Culture to Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Cluj-Napoca is another sought-after destination in Romania and is around 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest. No trip is complete without experiencing St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace.

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