Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport (OTP) in Otopeni to hotels, apartments and addresses across Bucharest, Romania.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Airport transportation in Bucharest takes you from Henri Coandă Airport in Otopeni to hotels and apartments in the Old Town, around Piața Unirii and Piața Victoriei, near Gara de Nord and in the northern districts of the city.
For Bucharest airport transfers, your driver waits in the Arrivals Hall on the ground floor, holding a name sign as you come out of customs, so there is no need to stop at the taxi kiosks. We follow the flight on your reservation, so the pickup moves with a late landing.
Each Bucharest airport transfer is booked for one vehicle, from a sedan for couples and business travelers to a van for families and groups, and goes door to door to your hotel, apartment or office.
Our Bucharest airport shuttle is a private van for your party only: it leaves Otopeni as soon as you are through arrivals and drives straight to your address, with no stops for other passengers. There is room for suitcases and strollers, which suits families, groups and business teams heading into the city.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), still widely called Otopeni Airport, is the main airport of Bucharest and the busiest in Romania. It sits in the town of Otopeni, north of the city, and has one terminal: a Departures Hall and an Arrivals Hall linked by a shopping walkway, plus an airside finger concourse with Schengen and non-Schengen gates.
Romania is a full Schengen member, so flights from other Schengen countries arrive without passport control, while passengers from outside the Schengen Area pass passport control in the finger concourse. After baggage claim and customs, you exit into the Arrivals Hall on the ground floor.
Bucharest is on Eastern European Time (UTC+2) and moves to summer time (UTC+3) from late March to late October.
Schengen entry. Romania has been a full Schengen member since 1 January 2025. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Check the visa rules for your nationality before you fly.
Romanian leu. Romania uses the leu (RON), not the euro. ATMs are available in the Arrivals Hall.
Otopeni, not Băneasa. Bucharest's smaller Băneasa (Aurel Vlaicu) airport is a different airport closer to the city. Check that your ticket says OTP before you book this page.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport
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Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
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At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
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No other stops, no other passengers.
At OTP
Meet in arrivals
Pre-booked drivers usually wait in the Arrivals Hall on the ground floor, holding a name sign as you come out of customs.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
OTP Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel OTP
From where you're staying back to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.
Round trip
OTP Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Schengen entry
Romania joined Schengen fully on 1 January 2025; non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation.
Taxi kiosks
Order taxis only at the touch-screen kiosks in the Arrivals Hall and ignore drivers who approach you inside the terminal.
Currency
Romania uses the leu (RON), not the euro, so withdraw lei at an airport ATM for buses and small purchases.
Time zone
Bucharest is on Eastern European Time (UTC+2) and moves to summer time (UTC+3) from late March to late October.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
“I use airporttransportation.com whenever I travel. Consistently reliable, and their drivers are top-notch.”
William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
In the Arrivals Hall on the ground floor, holding a name sign as you come out of customs. The meeting point is also in your confirmation.
Henri Coandă Airport is in Otopeni, about 16.5 km (10 miles) north of central Bucharest along the DN1 road. The drive usually takes 30 to 45 minutes, longer in heavy traffic.
Yes. Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport was called Bucharest Otopeni International Airport until 2004, and many people still call it Otopeni. It is not Băneasa (Aurel Vlaicu), Bucharest's smaller airport.
All passenger flights use one terminal. You leave the plane through the finger concourse, pass passport control if you come from outside Schengen, and exit into the Arrivals Hall after baggage claim and customs.
Yes. We drive door to door to hotels and apartments in the Old Town, around Piața Unirii and across central Bucharest. Give the full address when you book.
Yes. If you are catching a train onward from Gara de Nord, Bucharest's main railway station, give the station as your drop-off when you book.
Brașov is a long road trip into the Carpathians. Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Constanța and the Black Sea resorts are a long road trip from Otopeni. Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Yes. Give the full address, the apartment or block number and any intercom or gate instructions when you book, so your driver can find you without delay.
No. The touch-screen kiosks are for ordering a taxi on arrival. Your ride is already booked, so walk past them to your driver at the meeting point.
We follow the flight on your reservation, so your pickup moves with a delayed landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or the flight is cancelled, tell customer service as soon as you can.
Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip and give your flight time, so your pickup leaves enough time for check-in and security at Otopeni.
Romania is a full member of the Schengen Area, so flights from other Schengen countries have no passport control. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Check the visa rules for your nationality before you fly.
Bucharest is on Eastern European Time (UTC+2) and moves to summer time (UTC+3) from late March to late October. Romania uses the leu (RON), not the euro.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that books rides from OTP; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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