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Among airlines operating Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Rome flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Wizz Air
• Ryanair
• TAROM

Flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Rome usually depart from Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) and may arrive at several airports in Rome area, including Rome Ciampino (CIA) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

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 travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Rome:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £77 return, compared with £118 via a stopover through Tirana Rinas (TIA).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £13–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Tirana Rinas (TIA) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 10% of one-stop connections

Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Rome route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £63 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £87, a difference of £24. 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 Rome route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 41 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Rome flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Rome are Rome City Centre, Roma Termini Railway Station, and Fontana di Trevi. These are among the most viewed places in Rome on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:45 and lands at 09:00
• Latest: departs at 20:35 and lands at 22:50.

The flight takes about 2h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 49% above the route average of £78. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Rome takes 2h 15m, covering 708 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.

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

• TAROM: 90% on time
• Ryanair: 90% on time
• Aeroitalia: 75% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time.

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 Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 42m, compared to 6h 02m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 6h 03m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

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

Since Rome is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) – daily rates from around £1:

• Target Italy
• Record go
• Rent Smart 24
• Galdierirent
• Europcar

Near Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) – daily rates from around £4:

• Rent Smart 24
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Budget
• Centauro

Return flights from Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport to Rome range from £58 to £108, with an average of £78 over the past 12 months. Anything below £58 counts as a good deal.