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

• Earliest: departs at 21:50 and lands at 0:20
• Latest: departs at 21:50 and lands at 0:20.

The flight takes about 2h 30m.

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

A direct flight from Cologne to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport takes 2h 30m, covering 2.534 km.

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.

Return flights from Cologne to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport range from 123 € to 257 €, with an average of 188 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 123 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the 188 € route average. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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 185 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 23 €–90 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Wizz Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

One-way fares from Cologne to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 73 €, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (OTP) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 17 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Klass Wagen
• Pricecarz
• Payless
• Sixt
• ADDCAR RENTAL

Flights from Cologne to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport usually depart from Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) and arrive at Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP).

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

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 62% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) – 5% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 51% on flights from Cologne to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at 143 € return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 289 €, a difference of 146 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Wizz Air operates flights between Cologne and Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport.

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 59m, compared to 5h 34m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 7h 07m via London Stansted (STN).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport are Piaţa Universităţii and Sala Palatului. These are among the most viewed places in Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cologne to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport flights:

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

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

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

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.