Henri Coandă Airport (OTP) — Transit Guide
Transit and entry requirements at Henri Coandă Airport in Bucharest, Romania
Quick Facts
Henri Coandă Airport (OTP) is a Schengen Area airport in Bucharest, Romania. Transiting here may require ETIAS or a transit visa depending on your nationality.
Airport OTP
City Bucharest
Country Romania
Schengen Yes
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Airport Code OTP
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City Bucharest
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Country Romania
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Schengen Yes
Transit at Henri Coandă Airport
Henri Coandă Airport (OTP) is located in Bucharest, Romania. As a Schengen Area airport, transiting here may require ETIAS or a Schengen transit visa, depending on your nationality.
If you're connecting between two flights that both stay within the Schengen Area, no additional entry is required. If arriving from outside the Schengen Area, you'll pass through border control.
Transit Requirements at Henri Coandă Airport by Nationality
- EU/EEA citizens Transit freely with passport or national ID. No visa, ETIAS, or other authorization needed.
- Visa-exempt nationals (US, UK, Canada, etc.) Can transit without a visa. ETIAS will be required from Q4 2026 (€20) — even for airside transit.
- Visa-required nationals May need a Schengen Airport Transit Visa (ATV) even for airside connections. Check with the embassy of Romania.
Transit FAQs — Henri Coandă Airport (OTP)
Do I need a visa to transit through Henri Coandă Airport?
It depends on your nationality. EU citizens transit freely. Visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS from Q4 2026. Some nationalities need a Schengen transit visa even for airside transit.
Is Henri Coandă Airport a Schengen airport?
Yes. Henri Coandă Airport is in Romania, a Schengen Area member. Arriving from outside the Schengen Area means passing through border control.
Can I leave the airport during a layover?
If you have valid entry authorization (ETIAS, Schengen visa, or EU passport), you can leave the airport and visit Bucharest during your layover.
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