Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
Bucharest's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Bucharest one hour ahead of Munich.
Flights from MUC to OTP start from 06:25 — the first with Lufthansa. The latest departure is at 22:15 with Lufthansa. Overall, you can choose from 28 weekly Franz Josef Strauss 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. Get to the airport on time to catch your MUC to OTP flight.
Traveling during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Bucharest (and then seeing more of Romania!) is a snap with Lufthansa. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Lufthansa on this route.
With 65.5% of services landing as planned, Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier operating MUC to OTP flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MUC and OTP:
Cluj-Napoca International Airport
Timisoara Traian Vuia International Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
At the moment, $94 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $132. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MUC to OTP, reserve your trip seven months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MUC to OTP by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Of all flights departing from Franz Josef Strauss Airport, 71.34% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is around 25 miles from central Munich. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near MUC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Reserve a hotel close to OTP if you're catching a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car and discover Bucharest and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Pricecarz and Surprice are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is approximately 13 miles from the center of Bucharest. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Bucharest in April.
Lock in your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Bucharest during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 63ºF and 91ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 16ºF and 46ºF. Search for cheap tickets from MUC to OTP sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Romania just waiting to be discovered. About 200 miles north of Bucharest, a visit to Iasi will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
Cluj-Napoca is another favorite destination in Romania and is around 200 miles north-west of Bucharest. No journey is complete without seeing St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace.
