# OTP — Bucharest (Bucharest–Henri Coandă)

> OTP (Bucharest–Henri Coandă) is the main international airport serving Bucharest, Romania. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/otp-bucharest

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Take Bus 783 to centre, or order Bolt
- **Typical fare:** RON 7 bus / RON 50–80 Bolt
- **Journey time:** 45–60 min bus / 30–45 min Bolt
- **Pickup point:** Bus bay outside Arrivals; Bolt at curb
- **Key warning:** Use touchscreen taxi machines in Arrivals — they call a specific licensed cab. Skip the curb 'Black Cab' touts entirely
- **Fare reality (OTP → Centre):** expected RON 7–RON 80 · concerning RON 150+ · likely scam RON 300+ 'Black Cab'
- **Overall risk:** medium — Express bus 783 and the new metro M6 (when fully open) reach the city cheaply. Beware unlicensed 'Black Cab' taxis — use Bolt or the touchscreen taxi machines.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of OTP, ranked

1. **Bolt / Uber** _(recommended)_ — cost RON 50–RON 80, journey 30–45 min, wait 3–10 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Cheap; Tracked
2. **Bus 783 Express** — cost RON 7, journey 45–60 min, wait Every 15–40 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Very cheap; Direct
   - Cons: Slow; Crowded
3. **Touchscreen-machine taxi** — cost RON 40–RON 80, journey 30–45 min, wait Immediate, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Licensed; Metered
4. **Curb 'Black Cab'** — cost RON 200–RON 500, journey 30–45 min, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Cons: Notorious tourist scam

## First 30 minutes after landing at OTP

1. Clear immigration (EU e-gates available)
2. Collect bags, clear customs
3. Use a touchscreen taxi machine, order Bolt, or walk to Bus 783
4. Confirm taxi co-op name (Cobalcescu / Speed / Meridian etc.)
5. Total to centre: 30–60 min

## Common scams at OTP

- **'Black Cab' overcharge** (medium risk): Drivers at the curb quote 5–10× the metered fare; meter set to faster speed. _How to avoid:_ Use the touchscreen taxi machines inside, or Bolt. Never agree to a 'flat' price at the curb.

## Payment warnings at OTP

- Contactless universal; RON small notes useful

## Arrival checklist for OTP

- Bolt installed
- Touchscreen machine identified
- Activ Card or contactless for bus

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Last updated: June 2026

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