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Among airlines operating Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Thessaloniki flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport and Thessaloniki. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• TAROM

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Thessaloniki usually depart from Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) and arrive at Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• TAROM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Thessaloniki.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $115 round-trip, compared to $251 via a layover through Vienna Intl (VIE).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $24–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 72-201 / 202 variants.

One-stop flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Thessaloniki most commonly connect through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 74% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) - 7% of one-stop connections

Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 36% on the Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Thessaloniki route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $90 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $139, a difference of $49. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Thessaloniki route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 58 minutes.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Thessaloniki:

• Earliest: departs at 6:25 am and lands at 7:50 am
• Latest: departs at 11:40 pm and lands at 1:05 am.

The flight takes about 1h 25m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 44% above the route average of $121. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Thessaloniki takes 1h 25m, covering 322 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Thessaloniki are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $62, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 15m, compared with 4h 31m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 6h 03m via Istanbul (IST).

Thessaloniki Makedonia Airport (SKG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Record go
• Centauro
• GREEN MOTION
• ABBYCAR
• Ok Mobility

Round-trip flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Thessaloniki range from $79 to $174, with an average of $121 over the past 12 months. Anything below $79 counts as a good deal.