Brasov to Bucharest Airport
- ~2h 40min
- ~155 km
- Pickup at your Brașov door, drop at Otopeni departures
Starting from
€190 per vehicle
Final price from carrier quote
About This Transfer
Your driver collects you at the hotel door in Brașov, or at the chalet in Poiana Brașov, loads the cases once, and takes the DN1 south. The road climbs over the Predeal Pass at 1,033 m, drops down the Prahova Valley through Bușteni and Sinaia, bypasses Comarnic and Ploiești, and runs straight on to Henri Coandă Airport at Otopeni. It is about 155 km and about 2h 40min in free-flowing traffic, or about 2h 50min from Poiana Brașov or Bran.
Sunday afternoon is the hour to plan around. The traffic police flag heavy traffic from the Prahova Valley toward Bucharest on Sunday afternoons, and on one summer Sunday in July 2026 they reported queues on the DN1 between Predeal and Sinaia in exactly this direction.
The airport sits on the DN1 at Otopeni, so the car never has to cross Bucharest. By rail the same trip is two trains: Brașov to București Nord, then the airport train, about 3 to 4 hours in all.
For the drive out and every other run from the terminal, see our Bucharest Airport transfers page. Our airport transfers page explains how a pickup for a departing flight is timed.
- ✓ No toll plaza
- ✓ ~155 km
- ✓ Door pickup
Sights Along the Route
Your driver covers the distance while you enjoy the scenery.
Peleș Castle
The castle above Sinaia is on the DN1 on the way down, about 111 km before the airport, so a morning visit can sit inside the drive if the flight is late in the day. Entry is first come, first served within the time slot on the ticket. Peleș is closed from 2 November to 1 December 2026.
Peleș National Museum →Bran Castle
A last morning at Bran works with a pickup from the castle: the drive to the airport from Bran is about 157 km. From 1 November to 31 March the castle opens at 9:00 Tuesday to Sunday and at noon on Monday.
Bran Castle →Black Church
A last look at the old town before the pickup. From 16 October 2026 to April 2027 the church opens at 10:00 Tuesday to Saturday and at noon on Sunday and Monday, and closes for cleaning on 2, 9 and 16 November 2026.
Black Church →Route Overview
Pickup: Brașov, Transylvania
Pickup at any Brașov address: old-town hotels around Piața Sfatului, apartments in the newer city, the railway station, or a chalet up at Poiana Brașov, about 20 minutes above the old town. Give the full address, so the driver allows for the hill.
Popular Pickup Points:
- • Old-town hotels around Piața Sfatului
- • Poiana Brașov hotels and chalets
- • Brașov railway station
- • Bran, after a last castle visit
Drop-off: Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport (OTP)
The car drops at the departures level. Check-in closing times at Henri Coandă vary by airline and destination, so give the carrier your flight number and your airline's check-in deadline and let it time the pickup.
Popular Drop-off Points:
- • Drop at the departures level
- • Pickup timed from your flight and check-in deadline
- • Ski and board bags loaded at your door
- • No need to cross Bucharest: the airport is on the DN1
Local Route Knowledge
Practical intelligence from carriers who drive this route regularly.
Best Travel Times
Avoid a Sunday afternoon departure if the flight allows it: that is when the police flag heavy traffic out of the Prahova Valley toward Bucharest. School-holiday changeovers fill the road too: the Romanian winter holiday ends on 10 January 2027, and the county ski weeks fall between 15 February and 7 March 2027.
Traffic Patterns
On a busy Sunday the queues form in the resort towns. Below the valley the car bypasses Comarnic, on the 5.9 km bypass opened on 1 October 2026, and Ploiești, then runs the DN1 straight to Otopeni. When the valley locks up, the police route traffic over Cheia on the DN1A, or through Sinaia, the DN71 and Târgoviște.
Road & Border Notes
The drive stays in Romania and passes no toll plaza; the national road vignette is the vehicle's. Winter tires are compulsory in Romania whenever the road is covered with snow, ice or black ice, and the Predeal Pass at 1,033 m is the first thing the car climbs.
Carrier Tip
Give the carrier the flight time and your airline's check-in deadline, and let it set the pickup: the drive is about 2h 40min before traffic, more on a Sunday afternoon or in snow. From Poiana Brașov or Bran, allow about 2h 50min. Declare skis and boot bags at booking.
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- Pickup at your hotel, apartment or chalet in Brașov or Poiana Brașov
- Pickup time set from your flight and check-in deadline
- Luggage assistance, and ski, board or boot-bag carriage on request
- No toll plaza on this route; the road vignette is the carrier's
- Winter tires for snow on the Predeal Pass, as Romanian law requires
- Drop at the departures level at Henri Coandă
- Child and booster seats on request, with ages given in the booking notes
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Compare Transport Options
| Option | Price From | Duration | Convenience | Luggage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Transfer | from €190 per vehicle | ~2h 40min, door to departures | Loaded at your door, unloaded at the terminal | |
| Train to București Nord, then the airport train | Two rail tickets | About 3 to 4 hours, one change | Your own bags onto two trains, change at București Nord | |
| Rental car, returned at the airport | Rental + fuel + return | ~2h 40min, then the rental return before check-in | Whatever the car takes |
Price & Vehicle Options
A private transfer from Brașov to Bucharest Airport costs from around €190 one way, priced per vehicle rather than per person. Three people in a sedan pay about €63 each; six in a minivan pay €45 each.
| Vehicle | Seats | Luggage | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sedan | 1-3 | 2-3 bags | from €190 | Couples, solo trips, light luggage |
 Estate / Comfort | 1-4 | 4 bags + ski bags | from €215 | Extra luggage, hard ski cases |
 Minivan / Van | 5-8 | 8 bags | from €270 | Families, ski groups |
 Minibus | 8-16 | group | from €365 | Large groups, club trips |
Prices are per vehicle, one way and indicative. Verified carriers quote for your date, and holiday weekends can run higher than a quiet weekday.
When to Travel This Route
Demand, pricing, and what to expect across the year.
Winter (Dec-Mar)
Peak DemandSki season at Poiana Brașov and Romanian school holidays on the same road. Snow on the Predeal Pass is the first thing the drive meets, so allow for it.
- School winter holiday ends 10 January 2027
- County ski weeks between 15 February and 7 March 2027
Spring (Apr-May)
Quieter RoadsThe ski weeks are over and the valley is quieter, with time for a castle on the last morning: from 1 April Bran Castle runs its summer hours.
- Bran Castle summer hours from 1 April
- Peleș Castle in Sinaia, on the way down
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Busy SundaysMountain weekends end on the DN1, and Sunday afternoon is when the valley empties toward Bucharest, the direction of this drive.
- Sunday afternoon traffic toward Bucharest
- Bran Castle, with tickets booked online
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
Between SeasonsThe quiet gap before the ski season, and the easiest Sundays on the road. Peleș Castle closes from 2 November to 1 December 2026.
- Peleș closed 2 November to 1 December 2026
- Comarnic bypass open since 1 October 2026
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Standard dates: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. Peak dates (last Saturday of December, first Saturday of January, first 3 Saturdays of February): 72 hours notice required. Full terms are shown before you confirm your booking.
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Important Information
When to leave Brașov
The drive is about 2h 40min before traffic, about 2h 50min from Poiana Brașov or Bran. Add your airline's check-in deadline, which at Henri Coandă varies by airline and destination, and more slack on a Sunday afternoon or in snow.
Sunday afternoons
The traffic police flag heavy traffic from the Prahova Valley toward Bucharest on Sunday afternoons. When the valley locks up, they route traffic over Cheia on the DN1A.
Winter tires and tolls
In Romania winter tires are compulsory whenever the road is covered with snow, ice or black ice, on all wheels and marked M+S. There is no toll plaza on this drive; the national road vignette belongs to the vehicle.
Skis, boards and luggage
Declare ski bags, board bags and boot bags when you book. The car is chosen for the bags as much as for the seats, so a family with skis may need a station wagon or a minivan rather than a sedan.
Child seats
Child and booster seats are available on request. Put the ages in the booking notes, not just the number of children, because the ages decide the seat type.
Frequently Asked Questions
How early should I leave Brasov for a flight from Bucharest Airport?
Allow about 2 hours 40 minutes for the drive from central Brașov, or about 2 hours 50 minutes from Poiana Brașov or Bran, then add your airline's check-in deadline, which at Henri Coandă varies by airline and destination. Leave more slack on a Sunday afternoon, when the police flag heavy traffic from the Prahova Valley toward Bucharest, and in snow.
How long is the drive from Brasov to Bucharest Airport?
About 2 hours 40 minutes in free-flowing traffic, for about 155 km on the DN1: over the Predeal Pass, down the Prahova Valley through Bușteni and Sinaia, round Comarnic and Ploiești, and on to Otopeni. The airport is on the DN1, so the drive does not cross Bucharest.
How do I get from Brasov to Bucharest Airport by train?
Take a train from Brașov to București Nord and change there for the airport train, which runs to the airport every 40 minutes in about 20 minutes. The whole trip takes about 3 to 4 hours. A private transfer takes about 2h 40min from your door, with no change and no luggage across a platform.
How much does a private transfer from Brasov to Bucharest Airport cost?
On TransferBnB a private transfer starts from around €190 per vehicle for a sedan, €270 for a minivan and €365 for a minibus, one way. The price is per vehicle, not per person, so six people in a minivan pay €45 each. Verified carriers send quotes for your date.
Is the road from Brasov to Bucharest busy on Sundays?
Yes, on Sunday afternoons in particular. The traffic police flag heavy traffic from the Prahova Valley toward Bucharest then, with queues in the resort towns between Predeal and Sinaia. School-holiday changeovers are busy too: the Romanian winter holiday ends on 10 January 2027.
Are there tolls on the road from Brasov to Bucharest Airport?
There is no toll plaza on the drive. The national road vignette belongs to the vehicle, and on a private transfer the carrier's car carries it. Romanian law makes winter tires compulsory whenever the road is covered with snow, ice or black ice.
Why Book This Route?
- • About 155 km and 2h 40min from your Brașov door to Otopeni departures, against two trains and a change at București Nord
- • Pickup timed from your flight and check-in deadline, with slack for a Sunday afternoon in the valley
- • Collects from Poiana Brașov or Bran as easily as from the old town
- • No toll plaza on the route, and winter tires as Romanian law requires on a snowy Predeal Pass
- • Quoted per vehicle, not per head: six in a minivan pay €45 each
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What our customers say
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