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

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 9:33 am
• Latest: departs at 7:10 pm and lands at 10:58 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 48m.

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

A nonstop flight from Madrid to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport takes 3h 48m, covering 1,527 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.

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport range from $177 to $361, with an average of $262 over the past 12 months. Anything below $177 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the $262 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $187 round-trip via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), compared to $264 for nonstop.

Iberia is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while TAROM has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Madrid to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport flights are:

• Iberia: 100% on time
• TAROM: 90% on time
• Ryanair: 85% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $19–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair and TAROM. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Madrid to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $56, which is 61% below the typical average for this route.

Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (OTP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Klass Wagen
• Pricecarz
• Payless
• Sixt
• ADDCAR RENTAL

Flights from Madrid to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Madrid to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 30m.

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

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Madrid to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $246 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $277, a difference of $31.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Wizz Air
• Ryanair
• TAROM

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 01m, compared with 6h 14m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 6h 15m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport is 1 hour ahead of Madrid (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport are Palace of the Parliament, National Theatre Bucharest and RomExpo. These are among the most viewed places in Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madrid to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport flights:

• Wizz Air: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• 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 always check the fare details before booking.