Airfield Status
If you are flying a jet into Bucharest, Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport (Otopeni) is one of the airports to look at. Runway: 08R/26L – 3,501 m × 45 m asphalt (second runway 08L/26R 3,499 m × 45 m). Customs and immigration are on site. From Bucharest: About 19 min by taxi to Bucharest city centre (16.5 km).
- Runway
- 08R/26L – 3,501 m × 45 m asphalt (second runway 08L/26R 3,499 m × 45 m)
- Customs & immigration
- Yes – on site, 24 hours
- Business jets
- Yes. Two parallel runways of about 3,500 m
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hours. Customs, fuel and handling are also available around the clock.
- Prior permission (PPR)
- Confirm with the airport
- Telephone
- +40 21 204 1000; +40 21 201 3304
Hours are as the airport publishes them, and we last checked on 30 Sep 2026. They do change, so ring the airport or ask your operator before you set off. Source
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Arrival Protocol
Calea Bucureștilor nr. 224E, Otopeni, 075150. The nearest major city is Bucharest, About 19 min by taxi to Bucharest city centre (16.5 km).
The directions button takes you to the airport's spot on the map.
Ground Movement: journey times to the airport
By road from the middle of each city, without traffic. Allow extra at busy times and for the final approach to the aviation terminal.
| From | Drive | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bucharest | 30 min | 12 mi · 19 km |
| Brașov | 2 hr 40 min | 96 mi · 154 km |
Routes: OSRM, with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Handling & FBO
These are the handling companies the airport lists for private and business aircraft.
See the full handling and FBO page, or download the directions PDF.
Operational Notes
Tiriac Air private business terminal (Calea Bucureștilor 224G), independent of the passenger terminal, with VIP waiting room, crew rest area and private customs service.
Bucharest's main international airport, 16.5 km north of the city. Aircraft must have ground handling arranged before landing. A military area shares the airport; access there needs separate military permission. Bucharest Băneasa is the other option for business jets.
Local businesses
Handling companies and FBOs are on the handling page.
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Straight-line miles, not road miles.