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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.

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

• Wizz Air
• Ryanair
• TAROM
• Iberia

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

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.

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £126 return via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), compared with £192 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £14–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by TAROM and Air Europa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

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

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 7% of one-stop connections

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Madrid to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £180 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £199, a difference of £18. 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 Madrid to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 29 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport are Bucharest City Centre, RomExpo, and Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral. These are among the most viewed places in Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 05:45 and lands at 09:32
• Latest: departs at 19:10 and lands at 22:57.

The flight takes about 3h 47m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 16% above the route average of £190. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Madrid to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport takes 3h 47m, 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.

One-way fares from Madrid to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £60, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

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: 87% on time

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

Night 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 01m, compared to 6h 13m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 6h 16m 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.

Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (OTP) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Klass Wagen
· Pricecarz
· Payless
· ADDCAR RENTAL
· Sixt

Return flights from Madrid to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport range from £128 to £264, with an average of £190 over the past 12 months. Anything below £128 counts as a good deal.