Traveling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is 4 hours 15 minutes.
Bucharest's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Bucharest two hours ahead of Lisbon.
Flights from LIS to OTP start from 17:30 — the earliest with Wizz Air Malta. The latest departure is at 20:45 with Wizz Air Malta. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly Lisbon Portela Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your LIS to OTP flight.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Wizz Air Malta offers direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Bucharest — and maybe even more of Romania if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Wizz Air Malta on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LIS and OTP include:
Pisa International Airport
Luxembourg Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
$52 is currently the best price for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight. Return flights start from $130. These fares can change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from LIS to OTP by booking at least two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LIS to OTP by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Of the flights that depart from Lisbon Portela Airport, 64.1% touch down on time at their destination.
Lisbon Portela Airport is around 6 miles from central Lisbon. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LIS:
Arriving at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
If you're getting in on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near OTP:
Explore without limits with a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice and chase adventure across Bucharest and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is approximately 13 miles from central Bucharest. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Bucharest in April.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with temperatures ranging between 63ºF and 91ºF. Book your flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from LIS to OTP in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºF and 46ºF on average.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Romania just waiting to be explored. Around 200 miles north of Bucharest, a trip to Iasi will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
If there's time to check out another corner of Romania, head for Cluj-Napoca, roughly 200 miles north-west of Bucharest. St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace are key highlights.